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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Uno de los mejores libros de mitología griega (en lengua castellana, al menos), para aquellos que deseen llegar un poco más allá de las narraciones mitológicas al uso y de las consabidas interpretaciones estoicas (como alegorías de fenómenos naturales) o neoplatónicas (como alegorías morales).
Calasso repite la monumentalidad alcanzada con "El ardor" (éste, sobre la India védica, me pareció más espectacular todavía), comprendiendo de un modo denso, oracular y velado, que la mitología tenia un valor estético y ético, onírico incluso. Deseante, sacrificial, sublimatorio... Cualquier intento de traducirlo a una formula lógica racional implica evitar su núcleo, su espíritu humano y artístico.
Quién quiera entender, que entienda, vendría a decir Calasso. Lo que él hace es lo único posible, obligatorio para un escritor: relatar, contar, trenzar y cortar. Darnos pistas.
No apto para quienes no controlen un mínimo la mitología grecoromana. Recomendable, además, leer previamente a Fernando Wulff ("El peligro infinito")
Calasso repite la monumentalidad alcanzada con "El ardor" (éste, sobre la India védica, me pareció más espectacular todavía), comprendiendo de un modo denso, oracular y velado, que la mitología tenia un valor estético y ético, onírico incluso. Deseante, sacrificial, sublimatorio... Cualquier intento de traducirlo a una formula lógica racional implica evitar su núcleo, su espíritu humano y artístico.
Quién quiera entender, que entienda, vendría a decir Calasso. Lo que él hace es lo único posible, obligatorio para un escritor: relatar, contar, trenzar y cortar. Darnos pistas.
No apto para quienes no controlen un mínimo la mitología grecoromana. Recomendable, además, leer previamente a Fernando Wulff ("El peligro infinito")
If you love Greek myths, you have to check this out. It is more of a book length essay about them, so don't think you are going to read a novel.
The parts about heroes and monsters are really, really interesting and worth thinking about it.
The parts about heroes and monsters are really, really interesting and worth thinking about it.
No, Socrates himself cleared up the point shortly before his death: we enter the mythical when we enter the realm of risk, and myth is the enchantment we generate in ourselves at such moments.
Endorsements on the back matter can be daunting. How do we explain our struggles or indifference with work which is lauded so many which we admire? Half way through this, I was south of neutral and growing impatient. Abandonment was an option. The work then slid out from under its treatment of Athenian mythography and constructed a comparison with the practices and beliefs of Persia, Sparta and Egypt. I did and do find that fascinating. The divine practices of rape and reproduction are sufficient cause for us to be recalled as a species back to the plant. I do not as rule become excited by myth or tale. Such informs my struggles. This is a ridiculously erudite book. I am sure it won't be my last Calasso as I have a stack to tackle in the future.
Endorsements on the back matter can be daunting. How do we explain our struggles or indifference with work which is lauded so many which we admire? Half way through this, I was south of neutral and growing impatient. Abandonment was an option. The work then slid out from under its treatment of Athenian mythography and constructed a comparison with the practices and beliefs of Persia, Sparta and Egypt. I did and do find that fascinating. The divine practices of rape and reproduction are sufficient cause for us to be recalled as a species back to the plant. I do not as rule become excited by myth or tale. Such informs my struggles. This is a ridiculously erudite book. I am sure it won't be my last Calasso as I have a stack to tackle in the future.
The discussion of the structure of myths and the comparisons between Athens and Sparta is genuinely some of the best stuff I have ever read
The new feature where you're supposed to put what page you're on in the book shames me! This book is slow going, but I love it! I refuse to be rushed by your fancy new feature, Goodreads!!
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Fascinating and mysterious book delving deep into the Greek myths we think we know so well. Calasso unearths untold stories beneath the stories, like a (very) cold case detective. The retellings flow from one to the next, wittily told with a hint of irreverent mischief, highly engaging for those who love these ancient stories.
Each tale unfolds with unexpected details and interlocking complexities, simultaneously rewarding and confounding. As much as is revealed, the mysteries remain. The experience of reading this book is not so much forensics as it is a kind of Sci Fi convention, where devotees flit from one enticing station to the next, drunk with the infatuation of continual discovery mixed with the renewal of old loves.
With the density of information, Calasso was wise to divide up his chapters into small morsels. It’s a book that can be devoured or leisurely nibbled, according to your preference.
Each tale unfolds with unexpected details and interlocking complexities, simultaneously rewarding and confounding. As much as is revealed, the mysteries remain. The experience of reading this book is not so much forensics as it is a kind of Sci Fi convention, where devotees flit from one enticing station to the next, drunk with the infatuation of continual discovery mixed with the renewal of old loves.
With the density of information, Calasso was wise to divide up his chapters into small morsels. It’s a book that can be devoured or leisurely nibbled, according to your preference.
Fascinating but also puzzling. It took a long time to get through, and I don’t know enough about all of the stories he refers to, but I kept reading anyway. It inspired me to do more reading on the subject so I can come back to this better prepared.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced