Category Archives: November

I Suppose I Ought To Call It Symbolism

It is not for a lack of academic integrity that my comments will not be quite so thorough on the writings by Professor Quinby.  I can assure the reader that it is, indeed, the opposite (in a way) – I … Continue reading

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Welcome to Rapture

Rick Moody’s “The Albertine Notes” presents a compelling look into a post-apocalyptic world in which a core of humanity survives, but is plagued by the hopelessness and degradation of their new environment. It only makes sense for a society in … Continue reading

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The Walking Dead

There is a new show on AMC of a post-apocalyptic America dealing with a zombie invasion based on the comic books by the same name. It is a pretty good show. If you guys are interested, here is the website.

Posted in Grecia Huesca, November, November 23 | 1 Comment

The Future of Addiction; The Death of a Utopia

While the themes of The Albertine Notes encompass a web of complex ideas, I found Moody’s treatment of drug use to be noteworthy in its range of literary functions.  It’s easy and formulaic to personify addiction as an antagonistic, destructive force that … Continue reading

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Born Witness

“The more provocative question would be, according to quantum indeterminacy, does New York City actually exist?  At least, if you take the hypothesis of theoretical physics to its logical conclusion… NYC [is] as an illusion purveyed by a malevolent scientist.” … Continue reading

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