Ermes

 "Science is not only method, but also metaphysical delirium: the illusion that this world of ours conforms to an order..."

 "Perhaps the surgeon is not removing a stone, but implanting something... a flower that will tower in the patient's head... reintroducing the poisonous but fertile fruits of madness."

This review explores Benjamín Labatut's The Stone of Madness as a continuation of his previous work, delving into the fragile relationship between science, madness, and knowledge. The book reflects on modern humanity's struggle to find meaning amid uncertainty and the collapse of traditional narratives. By blending fact and invention, Labatut highlights the paradoxes and mysteries of scientific progress. The review praises the book's unsettling lucidity and philosophical depth. Dive into Labatut's thought-provoking world where science meets madness – explore The Stone of Madness now!

 This world that seems to us to be made of stone, vegetation, and blood is not a thing at all but is simply a story.

 The oscillations overcome the resistance of reason, the walls that encircle the multitude of one’s own selves crumble.

This review explores Iosonouncane’s live show at Domus del Mito, highlighting its immersion in mystical and cosmic themes through unsettling electronic soundscapes. The performance is described as a ritualistic, sonic journey marked by intense atmospheric oscillations and philosophical poeticism. The music unfolds without audience interaction, creating an intimate yet distant experience. Overall, it is a deep and complex audiovisual encounter that challenges conventional live performances. Dive into Iosonouncane’s immersive live experience—listen now and explore the depths of his sonic cosmos.

 Living, in general, means being in danger.

 The narrator does not explain the immeasurable but captures the essence of the horror: the absence of any meaning.

Emmanuel Carrère’s 'Vite che non sono la mia' deeply explores themes of death and survival through personal tragedies and natural disasters. The narrative captures the fragility of human existence with a restrained, dry language that emphasizes the absence of meaning amid suffering. The book reflects on the pervasive danger inherent in living and the emotional aftermath of loss. Carrère’s storytelling intertwines intimate family experiences with larger existential questions, preserving a haunting yet poignant tone throughout. Dive into Emmanuel Carrère’s gripping and profoundly moving chronicle of life’s unpredictable dangers and resilience.

 Bartleby counters the wicked laws of the cosmos with his 'I would prefer not to.'

 'Stay hungry. Stay foolish. I would prefer not to.'

This review highlights Herman Melville's 'Bartleby the Scrivener' as a powerful narrative of quiet rebellion against societal and cosmic norms. Set in 19th century Wall Street, Bartleby's refusal to conform challenges beliefs about reason, capitalism, and human nature. The story is praised for its enduring philosophical impact and Melville's insightful prose. It reflects on themes of misery, power, and individual will with profound seriousness. Discover the profound rebellion of Bartleby and explore Melville’s timeless classic today.

 Only I am true and will be as long as I live. You, the others, are just glimmers and fictions that I feel breathing and speaking beside me.

 Angelo said that death is a screen of smoke between the living and the others. You just need to plunge your hand in to pass to the other side and find the supportive fingers of the one who loves you.

Gesualdo Bufalino’s debut novel, Diceria dell’untore, draws from his personal tuberculosis experience during WWII. The novel uses rich, archaic language to explore life, death, and the fragile existence of war veterans in a Palermo sanatorium. Themes of dreams, reality, and the inescapability of mortality permeate the story. The review highlights the lyrical, almost mythical quality of Bufalino’s prose and his profound meditations on meaning and oblivion. Dive into Bufalino’s haunting world—read Diceria dell’untore and explore its poetic depths of life and death.