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Life lessons

The Unforgettable: Memory, Love, and the Dreamscape of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Art of Saudade

This movie has been around for a while, right? It’s one of those films you feel like everyone has seen at least once. Then, there are the devoted fans who still share scenes and quotes as if the film is everywhere. Strangely enough, I’d never watched it until recently. I had plenty of chances but something inside me boycotted it, dismissing it for being mainstream … Continue reading The Unforgettable: Memory, Love, and the Dreamscape of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

In the era of streaming, Netflix has become a treasure trove for language enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the richness of different dialects and idioms. One such documentary that offers a linguistic adventure is the captivating exploration of Uruguay’s history and culture through the eyes of its “poorest president,” Pepe Mujica, as interviewed by the legendary Emir Kusturica in “El Pepe, a Supreme Life”. … Continue reading Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

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Literature

Embark on a Literary Journey: Overcoming Reading Burnout with Cortazar’s Hopscotch! 🌟

“Hopscotches, childish rituals of pebbling and hopping to enter Heaven.” Hey, bookworms and literature enthusiasts! Remember my pledge in November to conquer the post-reading burnout blues? If you missed the challenge, catch up here. Now, the big question – did I succeed? Well, I wouldn’t say I failed either, and here’s why. Against the advice of many, I opted for a hefty tome. Not just … Continue reading Embark on a Literary Journey: Overcoming Reading Burnout with Cortazar’s Hopscotch! 🌟

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Brazil, Literature

Brazilian literature: Life In The Brazilian Backlands | Vidas Secas by Graciliano Ramos | Art of Saudade

Vidas Secas is one of the greatest classics of Brazilian literature. Published in 1938, this novel tells the tragic story of a poor family living in the Northeast Region of Brazil and describes their everyday life. The cyclical way of writing that the author adopts makes it possible to read the first chapter as a continuation of the last chapter. This means that the destiny … Continue reading Brazilian literature: Life In The Brazilian Backlands | Vidas Secas by Graciliano Ramos | Art of Saudade

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Life lessons, Philosophy, Quotes

THE CORRUPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF LOVE (Happy Valentine’s Day) ♥

Love isn’t something natural, argues the psychoanalyst Eric Fromm in his book The Art of Loving. Rather, it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and overcoming narcissism. It isn’t a feeling, it is a practice. Love, therefore, is considered a rare achievement. Modern humans are alienated from each other and from nature, and the only rational answer to overcome loneliness is love. The main condition for … Continue reading THE CORRUPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF LOVE (Happy Valentine’s Day) ♥

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