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In Praise of Shadows: A Prose Elegy
theatlantic.comLive the Questions: Rilke on Embracing Uncertainty and Doubt as a Stabilizing Force
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newyorker.comIn Praise of Shadows
The essay explores the cultural appreciation of shadows, darkness, and subdued beauty in traditional Japanese architecture, art, and everyday objects, contrasting it with Western ideals of brightness and clarity.
neeta.worksThe document discusses René Girard's theory of mimetic desire and its implications, analyzing how desires are formed socially and the role of identification in desire acquisition.
LinkWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Love
Interwoven conversations among four friends explore the complexities and nuances of love, ranging from its beauty and joy to its darker and destructive manifestations.
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