Books matching: cynical aphorisms
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"Journey to the End of the Night" by Louis-Ferdinand Celine is a dark, misanthropic novel that follows the protagonist, Ferdinand Bardamu, through various stages of his life, from fighting in World War I to traveling through French colonial Africa, Detroit, and Paris. The narrative is marked with Celine's disgust at humanity's folly, malice, and greed, while also incorporating darkly comic elements and occasional satirical asides. The writing style is described as dense, harsh, and filled with cynical aphorisms that demand attention, creating enduring images that reflect the bitterness and rage at senseless slaughter and environmental destruction.
Here's how it started. I'd never said a word. Not one word. It was Arthur Ganate[3] that made me speak up. Arthur was a friend from med school. So we meet on the Place Clichy. It was after breakfast. ...- #2
Save:Emil Cioran's 'The Trouble With Being Born' is a collection of brilliantly pessimistic aphorisms that delve into existential musings on mortality, the human condition, and the recalcitrant nature of existence. The book presents a unique blend of self-consciously absurd pessimistic humor, reminiscent of the modern goth subculture, intertwined with profound reflections on life and death. Cioran's writing style is described as beautiful prose that rivals the likes of Montaigne, Dostoevsky, and Sartre, offering readers a cornucopia of pessimistic brightness through sardonic and enigmatic wisdom.
The central argument of the book revolves around the idea that the problem lies not in the act of dying but in the act of being born, exploring themes of existential philosophy, mortality, and the inherent struggles of human existence. Through clever aphorisms and a relentless exploration of pessimism, Cioran challenges readers to confront the fundamental questions surrounding life, death, and the meaning of existence, presenting a thought-provoking and introspective journey through the complexities of human consciousness.
