I made nine years ago a new year's resolution to read the Top 100 Works in World Literature by the Norwegian Book Clubs with the Norwegian Nobel Institute. The club polled a panel of 100 authors from 54 countries on what they considered the “best and most central works in world literature.”I was setting out … Continue reading Reading the Canon of the World Literature – day 1 to 15.
Kindle Launch of Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
Here Comes Everybody's Karma is a translation of Finnegans Wake from Joycean Gibberish into Vulgar English. It took me some time, but I've finally put in the effort to convert the print version into a Kindle book. Hereby I invite everyone who has been putting Joyce's masterpiece aside as an unreadable Moloch, to have a … Continue reading Kindle Launch of Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
About Transcribing Finnegans Wake in plain English.
The primary transcription goal of Finnegans Wake into Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (isbn 9781737783299) was to open Joyce’s Opus Magnum for a wider reading public by replacing the foreign language idiosyncrasies with an English equivalent and by streamlining Joyce’s sibylline prose.This required me to engage with the prose of Finnegans Wake that goes beyond that … Continue reading About Transcribing Finnegans Wake in plain English.
Literary Criticism and the Systems Theory
Although I'm not really thinking that someone missed my weekly ramblings about all the innuendo that occasionally flutters from my brain through my finger tops into my blog, I still want to acknowledge towards those who do that I'm still alive and rambling. I'm still one of those old fashioned guys who believe that the … Continue reading Literary Criticism and the Systems Theory
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (19)
Our dear lady's ordeal (nee Bareniece Maxwelton) with a keen sense for household matters (as the story goes) continued as usual with domestic chores. But, seizing the key in her hand, she broached the subject among a hundred and eleven others with her customary grace. "No peaches and melons for thee, Pomeranian!" she said, tucking … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (19)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (18)
When the ever-faithful friend to all creatures, tigerwood roadstaff by his side, was moving gracefully across the vast expanse of our grandest park in his rubber cap and substantial belt and leather bags, he encountered a fellow with a pipe. The latter, the mischief maker, not the innocent one (who, chances are, is still wandering … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (18)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (16)
His Majesty, who had long been believed to have poor eyesight from a young age, had finally mustered the curiosity to ask what had caused the causeway to become so potholed. Inquiring whether paternoster and silver doctors were no longer popular bait for lobster trapping, the straightforward Harold fearlessly responded, "No, your majesty, I was … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (16)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (15)
In the embrace of another tide, the magnificent twin-turbine sailing vessel, The Bey, graces this archipelago as its inaugural visiting schooner. Adorning her prow as a figurehead is a resplendent waxen enchantress in the likeness of the Wicklow pattern, while the illustrious specter of the Dead Sea dugong emerges, upwelling from the depths, ceaselessly performing … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (15)
Here Come Everybody’s Karma (14)
Your allure is within the domain of Sahul’s. And that is unquestionably true to the core of your being. Your shuck tick is remarkable. Furthermore, that particular textile is exceedingly exquisite. The weary journey to Lafayette has come to an end. Halt in your tracks, my dear! Do not be restless! Anubis, the vigilant guardian … Continue reading Here Come Everybody’s Karma (14)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (11)
From the magnificent isle of triangular Touche-a-terre, nestled amidst the lush wet prairie, emerged Paddy Wippingham and his entourage, as they navigated their way to the bounty of prohibitive pomeracs. Their arrival sent ripples through our tranquil surroundings, leaving an air of opulence that none could rival. Some may strive to divide or conquer, but … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (11)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (9)
In the name of Onan, who is this man on the hill wearing tattered garments, standing alone? Who might the notable figure be? His misshapen body, his shriveled feet. He has crooked toes, this short-legged man, and behold, those chest muscles, so mysterious. He is savoring a midday meal from something's skull. He appears to … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (9)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (7)
Hear? By the mausoleum wall. Fimfim fimfim. With a grand funeral. Dumdum dumdum. It is the octophone which overcomes obstacles. Listen! Wheatstone's magical lyre. They will be continuing forever. They will be listening everywhere. They will be gracefully dancing together. The enchanting music shall belong to them for eternity. Finnegan's Wake Hear? By the mausolime … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (7)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (6)
She has carefully arranged the coachman's lantern to better snoop (whoever is cute goes backward and whispers around) and all stolen goods go into her knapsack: silk ribbons and shimmering buttons, soft slippers and flasks from all corners of the world, musical instruments and sacred amulets, maps, keys, and piles of coins, along with jeweled … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (6)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (5)
Marvel at Toffeethief, the most cunning of eavesdroppers, surveilling from the grand Cape at Hope’s End. Behold the old big Stonewall Wellington, a venerable monument of bygone eras. Here you have the young bachelors with the stiff upper lip and Hyena Hennessy, who erupts into boisterous laughter at the sight of Wellington picking up half … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (5)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (4)
Opposite this ethereal spectacle beyond Hill Sixty, lies a hollowed realm! At the terraced fort's edges, resonates the lurking presence of the cunning adversaries, eagerly anticipating the opportune moment for their deceptive maneuvers. Hence, as the clouds roll by, Jamey, one can enjoy a splendid view of the grandeur of our majestic mount, now the … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (4)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (3)
Mighty was the first to don armor and claim a name: Wassail Booslaeugh of Riesengeborg. His heraldic crest, emblazoned in green with shimmering silver embellishments, displayed a fearsome, horned he-goat in pursuit. His shield was divided horizontally, with radiant archers drawn on a deep blue background. Huzzah for the husband wielding his hoe.Ho ho ho, … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (3)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (2)
Past the original dwelling of Eve and Adam, the river extends from the curve of the shore to the bend of the bay, leads us through a conveniently traversable village of recurrence back to Howth Castle and its surrounding areas. Sir Tristram, a player of love's music, crossing the short sea, had recently returned from … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (2)
Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
After being absent on this forum for a couple of months, I can now resurface with a new project that has been absorbing all my time and energy. I'm planning to launch this novel during the Bloomsday Festival in Dublin on June 11th between 6 - 8 pm at The Hole In The Wall Pub, … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
The reality of being a writer.
In 2020, there were over 44.2 thousand writers and authors working in the United States, down very slightly from the previous year but still markedly higher than the figure recorded back in 2011. Many changes have occurred for employees in this sector over the last few years, and it is a truth universally acknowledged that … Continue reading The reality of being a writer.
Literature, Information Technology, and the Internet.
Information technology refers to the ways most literature comes nowadays into existence while the internet refers to its most popular distribution channel. The book industry has come to the realization that they have lost their monopoly of being the sole gate keepers of the literary world, while it can still be a career boost for … Continue reading Literature, Information Technology, and the Internet.
The Maharajagar 