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The Gothic Flame

The Gothic Flame: Being a History of the Gothic Novel in England: Its Origins, Efflorescence, Disintegration, and Residuary Influences by Devendra P. Varma 1966   Some of the earliest Gothic novels include: Mrs. Radcliff, Romance of the Forest, Northanger Abbey, … Continue reading

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Timequake

April 1, 2008 Timequake “A quake in time/Makes you go back past nine/one becomes unstuck/Free to repeat each fuck-up!”  A limerick of sorts dedicated to Kurt Vonnegut.  I picked up Slaughter-House 5 due to the reference on Lost.  While I … Continue reading

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On Desire

June 30, 2009 On Desire  Desire is the topic today.  I just finished reading On Desire by William B Irvine and found it very interesting and thought-provoking indeed. Many people do not the desires that drive their decisions.  Much of … Continue reading

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