Synopsis: In nineteenth-century Vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is played out amid the intellectual ferment that defined the year. Josef Breuer, one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis, is at the height of his career. Friedrich Nietzsche, Europe’s greatest philosopher, is on the brink of suicidal despair, unable to find a cureContinue reading “When Nietzsche Wept – Review”
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Call Me by Your Name – Review
Synopsis: A sudden and powerful romance blossoms between Elio and Oliver on the Italian Riviera. Each is unprepared for the consequences of their attention, when, during the restless summer weeks, unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. recklessly, the two verge toward the one thingContinue reading “Call Me by Your Name – Review”
Plato’s Symposium – Definitions of Love
Background: In Plato’s dialogue, the Symposium, we observe key figures of Athens enjoying a meal and drink over conversation. Agathon then proposes that in honor of the god Love, each person shall give a speech in praise of Love. Plato’s dialogue explores each speech the members give ending with Socrates. Phaedrus: Love is one ofContinue reading “Plato’s Symposium – Definitions of Love”
The Maidens – Review
Synopsis: Marina Andros is certain that Edward Fosca is a murderer. But Fosca is an untouchable Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University. Fosca is the head of a secret society of female students known as the Maidens. Mariana, a group therapist, becomes fixated on the Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe,Continue reading “The Maidens – Review”
The Song of Achilles – Review
Synopsis: Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks” and Patroclus, an awkward young exiled prince are brought together by chance. They forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods’ wrath. Suddenly, Helen of Sparta is kidnapped by Troy. Achilles, seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny and Patroclus torn between love and fear joinContinue reading “The Song of Achilles – Review”
My Policeman – Review
Synopsis: It is in 1950’s Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten – determined her love will be enough for them both. A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opensContinue reading “My Policeman – Review”
The Secret History – Review
Synopsis: Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsessionContinue reading “The Secret History – Review”
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review
Synopsis: Aristotle (“Ari”) and Dante meet at the local swimming pool. Dante introduces himself to Ari when he sees Ari doesn’t know how to swim and offers to teach him. From there, the two boys spend the rest of the summer together working through their inner-turmoil together. With the power of their unique friendship theyContinue reading “Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review”
In Five Years – Review
Synopsis: Dannie Kohan has every part of her life mapped out. That is – until one night she has a dream that everything she has worked for will suddenly be transformed into a life unexpected. She tries everything in her power to prevent this dream from coming true. Will she succeed? Author Rebecca Serle implicitlyContinue reading “In Five Years – Review”
The Reasons of Love – (How Should We Live) Pt. I
In Harry Frankfurt’s work, The Reasons of Love, he sets forth an argument into three parts. This series will cover the whole book in six parts as to ensure the quality of the argument’s restatement.
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