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Education, Languages, Literature

Rediscovering Language Learning: The Data-Driven Magic of Literature

In the whirlwind of our modern, tech-driven world, where fleeting TikToks and Instagram reels compete for our attention, something sacred seems at stake—our ability to focus, reflect, and truly absorb knowledge. Among the casualties? Deep reading and the transformative process of language learning through literature. But what if we flipped the narrative? What if instead of lamenting our short attention spans, we leveraged literature as … Continue reading Rediscovering Language Learning: The Data-Driven Magic of Literature

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Literature

The Unbearable Lightness of Being: A Personal Reflection | Art of Saudade

I try not to get seduced by good titles, much like how we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.  But I must confess, the title The Unbearable Lightness of Being and the reputation of the author played a significant role in my decision to pick up this book. This was my first encounter with Milan Kundera, a Czech writer exiled in France. There’s something … Continue reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being: A Personal Reflection | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Education

Defying Short Attention Spans with Heavy Reads: A Call to Rejuvenate Our Minds

It’s no longer a secret: human attention spans are shrinking. From younger to older generations, technology and the fast-paced consumption of information are reshaping our brains. Is it for better or worse? Only time will tell. For now, I find myself worried about these statistics, especially when I recognize my own habits contributing to this trend. No, this isn’t paranoia—we see it in our daily … Continue reading Defying Short Attention Spans with Heavy Reads: A Call to Rejuvenate Our Minds

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Philosophy, Quotes

Unpacking Emotions: Kristeva’s Journey through Nostalgia and the ‘Silence of Polyglots’ | Art of Saudade

Literature is magic. Philosophy and psychology, on the other hand, are the alchemists attempting to distill the essence of this magic into the structured language of science. Today, we’re delving into the intriguing world of Julia Kristeva’s ‘Étrangers à nous-mêmes’ (Strangers to Ourselves), a masterpiece that landed in my hands amidst the hustle of moving from one ‘foreign’ land to another. Here I am, at … Continue reading Unpacking Emotions: Kristeva’s Journey through Nostalgia and the ‘Silence of Polyglots’ | Art of Saudade

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Literature

Inside the Mind of a Hopeless 19th Century French Romantic: Nerval’s Aurélia | Art of Saudade

In the year 1854, a time far removed from the groundbreaking theories of Freud and the literary innovations of Proust, a French poet named Gerard de Nerval embarked on a poetic journey that would challenge the norms of literature. Nerval’s work, “Aurélia,” stands as a testament to his exploration of the oniric world, a dreamscape that defies the conventions of its time. Nerval, a self-proclaimed … Continue reading Inside the Mind of a Hopeless 19th Century French Romantic: Nerval’s Aurélia | 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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Literature

Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: My November Challenge | Art of Saudade

Hey there, fellow book enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had moments in your life when you couldn’t put a book down, devouring pages and pages in a single sitting. That’s exactly how I used to be during my college days as a literature student. I could easily breeze through a hundred pages a day, and the library felt like my second home. … Continue reading Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: My November Challenge | Art of Saudade

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Literature, Quotes

Who Is Annie Ernaux And Why Was She Awarded The Nobel Prize In Literature? | Art of Saudade

France is the country with the most Nobel Prize winners in literature: 15 Nobel laureates, all of them men. This year, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded for the first time to a French female author, Annie Ernaux.  Annie was born in the middle of World War II, in a small town in the Normandy region. She portrayed the ordinary life of her working-class … Continue reading Who Is Annie Ernaux And Why Was She Awarded The Nobel Prize In Literature? | Art of Saudade

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Learning, Literature, Philosophy, Quotes

When Dystopia Makes You Cherish Your Life | Blindness by José Saramago | Art of Saudade

They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell. They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat. Those who make them become like them; so do all who trust in them. Psalm 115:5-8  Dystopia is one … Continue reading When Dystopia Makes You Cherish Your Life | Blindness by José Saramago | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Literature, Quotes

Love In The Time Of Corona: 95 Years Of Gabriel García Márquez | Art of Saudade

Today, a Latin American lady sang La Cucaracha in a tramway full of zombies. Faces behind the screens, some of them laughing behind their masks, couldn’t care less if some middle-aged homeless woman decided to break the monotony.  La cucaracha, la cucaracha, ya no puede caminar… Honestly, she made my day. Not only did she make my day, but she also reminded me of the … Continue reading Love In The Time Of Corona: 95 Years Of Gabriel García Márquez | Art of Saudade

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