"M*rzyn" przyciągnął mnie przez swój tytuł, wydający się dość anachroniczny i niewłaściwy. Postrzegam to słowo jako obelgę, dlatego zaciekawiło mnie, "M*rzyn" przyciągnął mnie przez swój tytuł, wydający się dość anachroniczny i niewłaściwy. Postrzegam to słowo jako obelgę, dlatego zaciekawiło mnie, czemu jest tytułem i czy dotyczy osoby czarnoskórej. Spoiler alert: nie.
Ta książka opowiada o dorastaniu dziewczynki, której rodzice pochodzą z dwóch różnych nacji. Przez większość jej życia nie ma to znaczenia - dopóki nie wybucha wojna, najprawdopodobniej nawiązująca do wojen na terenie byłej Jugosławii. W książce obserwujemy to, jak bohaterka dorasta, jakie zawiązuje relacje z rodzicami, dziadkami i chłopcami, których poznaje, a także jej problemy z biedą. Najmocniejszą częścią książki jest jej końcówka, w której widzimy efekty wojny - dziewczynka i jej matka nie mogą odwiedzić chorej babci w szpitalu, a dzieci w szkole są segregowane w zależności od nacji ich rodziców. Szkoda, że ten motyw nie był rozwinięty bardziej, ponieważ był dla mnie najciekawszy. Natomiast cała książka opiera się na niedopowiedzeniach i domysłach, więc gra to w konwencji. Ogółem, książka niezła, ale czuję, że szybko wyleci mi z głowy....more
The more I read from Hesse, the more I realize how much I adore the stories he created and the way they're told. "Oneiric Travels" is a collection of The more I read from Hesse, the more I realize how much I adore the stories he created and the way they're told. "Oneiric Travels" is a collection of short forms - stories, fables and notes - describing Hermann Hesse's life and writing. As always, they're wistful, beautifully written and thought-provoking. It was interesting to read a story based on Hesse's growing up with a magical twists, but I enjoyed all his fables (incredibly smart and universal!) and contemporary stories. He feels like a breath of fresh air among classic literature written by men. In one fable he criticises white man's ego and superiority complex, and I enjoyed that. Hesse's works are witty and poignant, and so was this collection. I will continue with reading his works, as I enjoy them immensely :D...more
3.5 I found this book in a library randomly and decided to read it because I haven’t read Rilke’s prose yet. “King Bohusch” is a story about a humpback3.5 I found this book in a library randomly and decided to read it because I haven’t read Rilke’s prose yet. “King Bohusch” is a story about a humpbacked man rejected by Prague intelligence. An interesting part of it is that Rilke explored Czechs’ national identity from an outsider’s perspective. It was a fine read, but I don’t think it will stay in my memory for long....more
Rosshalde is a story about a middle-aged painter whose marriage is broken, one of his sons hates him, and the other is an object of a fight between hiRosshalde is a story about a middle-aged painter whose marriage is broken, one of his sons hates him, and the other is an object of a fight between him and his wife. Johann Veraghut has achieved it all: lived his youth veraciously, created a family, and became a well-acknowledged, rich artist. But his life lacks love, a purpose and energy to drive it forward. Johann’s only driving force is his younger son Pierre, but it isn’t so easy to keep a growing boy close.
The plot of this book starts when Veraghut’s old friend Otto Burkhardt arrives at his possession with magical stories of his travels to India. He gets on with everyone in the family, brightens up the atmosphere and helps Johann recalibrate. He’s a very colorful character and reading about him was incredibly fun. You could almost feel his energy from the page. Hesse is great at writing secondary characters that feel real, are very interesting and feel like main characters. Burkhardt reminded me of Demian and I loved that.
Hermann Hesse creates an incredibly charming story about one’s mind, friendship and familial bonds. He paints a portait of a man who lost touch with reality, delved into art so deeply he forgot to live and cherish what he has. He created a very real portrayal of a family - with struggles, good and bad moments, and one that’s hard to keep. There beauty of this book lays in its simple structure and reflections on life made by Hesse. I don’t think everyone will love it like I do, but nonetheless it’s a story worth reading....more
I really liked the poems here, the images were very vivid and colorful, and I loved the idea of exploring the voices of the dregs of society. Very cleI really liked the poems here, the images were very vivid and colorful, and I loved the idea of exploring the voices of the dregs of society. Very clever and prettily written. “Requiem” reminds me of Rimbaud’s Ophelia (very positive connotation)...more
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