Category Archives: Modernity

The Good Soldier

Posted on April 17, 2019 by apocalypedia

Quote of the book: “Why does one do things?” Good question! Continue reading →

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Aaron’s Rod

Posted on January 30, 2019 by apocalypedia

It’s a Biblical reference! Also, his rod is a flute. Like a regular metal flute. That you blow on. To make music, I mean. Continue reading →

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Dubliners

Posted on August 23, 2018 by apocalypedia

Somehow, all these depressing stories about alienation and isolation make me want to go to Dublin more. Perfectly natural response, I think. Continue reading →

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A Handful of Dust

Posted on July 19, 2018 by apocalypedia

They made a film of this book, and the tagline isn’t “Get Dusted!” How disappointing. Continue reading →

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The Waves

Posted on February 26, 2018 by apocalypedia

And not even a single gunfight with vampires. Whatever, Virginia Woolf. Continue reading →

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Posted on January 15, 2018 by apocalypedia

Lorelei Lee ain’t nothin to fuck with. Dolla dolla billz, y’all. Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby

Posted on January 5, 2018 by apocalypedia

The giant, hovering ghost face has always weirded me out, just by the way. Continue reading →

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The Waste Land Project: Crome Yellow

Posted on October 24, 2017 by apocalypedia

Come on down to Crome Yellow, where the people are dull and the conversation is banal! Continue reading →

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Point Counter Point

Posted on September 7, 2017 by apocalypedia

What if everyone and everything was terrible, all of the time? Good news! It totally is. Continue reading →

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The Return of the Soldier

Posted on July 26, 2017 by apocalypedia

In case you needed another feminist icon, I would suggest Rebecca West. Continue reading →

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