It appears that he attempted to use the mind in order to transcend the mind. Instead of getting lost in his multiplicity of selves, he became all of them.Where before he was trapped in himself, now he was trapped in a hundred selves. He is genius in his description of this predicament from so many perspectives. He does seem to have the awareness of this condition, but for reasons unknown he seems to choose to remain in it. Probably just like he "chose" to remain an alcoholic.
Have been reading and watching stuff analyzing Pessoa, 'the book of disquiet' and have been immersed in the varied ideas that have been floating around about him, his works- the multiplicity, self-abnegation, legitimizing the escape from the body and the mind, granting permission to his innerscape to be disparate and fluid, among other things. I just want to say that your video, for me, perfectly embodies a pull and an appeal, in its extraction of the themes and corresponding quotes from the book, in a manner that makes you look like some divinely anointed hybrid of a radio and a portal, doing complete justice to the mass transmission of the author's ideas even in his absence from the mortal world (pardon my sleep deprived yet feeling inspired analogies). I just hope you know that the one hour I spent watching, re-watching and rewinding through this video felt so inspiring and helped enable the expansion of my mental horizons, in an otherwise long period of lull for me. Thank you. Also side note, love your shirt. Could you please share where have you purchased it from?
I appreciate finding your video. A Friend of mine is a writer & Poet and he mentioned that I should read Pessoa. Thank you so much for explaining about the book. Incredible, I will dive into it.
I just discovered your channel and watching almost every video , so beautiful , each of them . Its like a piece of art , the way you move your hand , the way you talk , sometimes the silence between your words , I was going to read this book , so I searched about it , and here you are . Have a wonderful life dear .
I've been reading fragments of the book of Disquiet all my life, both in Portuguese and in English, and I do it like someone lost in Borges Babel's Library who stumps on these fragments in every Eaon of awareness that chimes away in a googleplex of nanoseconds... I come back to a lost page that I happen to open and find my fate in any sentence that strikes my own echoes of solitude!
"I've been reading fragments of the book of Disquiet all my life" - to be honest, I too am gonna keep rereading this book all my life. And maybe someday in Portuguese too! I'm learning French at the moment, I'll get to Portuguese eventually I hope. Thank you for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. :):)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this very special book! I'm currently reading it and watching this video felt like having a chat about the book, which I was really craving ✨ And I wanted to recommend Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector to you, in case you haven't read it yet. If you enjoy Pessoa you might enjoy her as well. Though she is not as melancholy as him, there is a sort of primal violence to her observations. At least that's how I felt. Have nice day 🌻
Thank you so much :):) I have Clarice Lispector's A Breath of Life and The Passion According to G.H. - both I've read. I'll get Agua Viva soon then, thanks for that.
You might want to read some of the ancient texts of Advaita Vedanta - Shankaracharya's 'Crest jewell of discrimination ' for example . They deal with the disquiet but also provide solutions ✌️🕉️
Thank you for creating this videos. Would it be better to read the Spanish edition of this book (The book of Disquiet), considering that it was first written in Portuguese?
It's better to read the Spanish version since the languages are extremely similar (even the idioms) so the changes in the way of saying things are less :)
Similar book recommendations - The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas by Machado de Assis, The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector, The Blind Owl by Sadeq Hedayat, and maybe Italo Calvino's books (there are some similarities there). :):) I've not read Pessoa's poetry yet, just here and there.
@@ReadADayClubplease read the poem tabacaria of Fernando pessoa is one of the best põem in history. Im Brazilian, a like tô SEE you reading our classics
“By day I am nothing by night I am I” just hits
I read it about a month ago and now easily one of my favourite books of all time ❤️ it felt like I needed to hear the words I was reading ❤️
Watching from Portugal 🇵🇹 I love Pessoa's writing and reflections.
It appears that he attempted to use the mind in order to transcend the mind. Instead of getting lost in his multiplicity of selves, he became all of them.Where before he was trapped in himself, now he was trapped in a hundred selves. He is genius in his description of this predicament from so many perspectives. He does seem to have the awareness of this condition, but for reasons unknown he seems to choose to remain in it. Probably just like he "chose" to remain an alcoholic.
I'm pretty sure Pessoa changed my brain chemistry. As always, you review is flawless, much love.
Much the same happened with me too when I read this book.
Thank you so much! 🤗💛
Like always, apart from the great recommendations and the detailed review - love how calming these videos are :))
Thanks so much! :):)
It's just such a joy to discover Fernando.....
Indeed 🌻
For me, a blessing, as well. 🙏
solid analysis awesome accent!
You are unique piece of art with your communication skills 🌹🌹🌹
Have been reading and watching stuff analyzing Pessoa, 'the book of disquiet' and have been immersed in the varied ideas that have been floating around about him, his works- the multiplicity, self-abnegation, legitimizing the escape from the body and the mind, granting permission to his innerscape to be disparate and fluid, among other things.
I just want to say that your video, for me, perfectly embodies a pull and an appeal, in its extraction of the themes and corresponding quotes from the book, in a manner that makes you look like some divinely anointed hybrid of a radio and a portal, doing complete justice to the mass transmission of the author's ideas even in his absence from the mortal world (pardon my sleep deprived yet feeling inspired analogies). I just hope you know that the one hour I spent watching, re-watching and rewinding through this video felt so inspiring and helped enable the expansion of my mental horizons, in an otherwise long period of lull for me. Thank you.
Also side note, love your shirt. Could you please share where have you purchased it from?
I always keep it with me no matter what I am doing and when it's impossible to keep it around, I have the verses in my head. It's my holy text.
I appreciate finding your video. A Friend of mine is a writer & Poet and he mentioned that I should read Pessoa. Thank you so much for explaining about the book. Incredible, I will dive into it.
You're most welcome. Hope you read it soon! :):)
I just discovered your channel and watching almost every video , so beautiful , each of them . Its like a piece of art , the way you move your hand , the way you talk , sometimes the silence between your words , I was going to read this book , so I searched about it , and here you are . Have a wonderful life dear .
Thank you so very much! How kind of you to leave such a beautiful comment, truly heartfelt. Thanks. :):)
@@ReadADayClub you are welcome ......
You have successfully convinced me to by this book.
I've been reading fragments of the book of Disquiet all my life, both in Portuguese and in English, and I do it like someone lost in Borges Babel's Library who stumps on these fragments in every Eaon of awareness that chimes away in a googleplex of nanoseconds... I come back to a lost page that I happen to open and find my fate in any sentence that strikes my own echoes of solitude!
"I've been reading fragments of the book of Disquiet all my life" - to be honest, I too am gonna keep rereading this book all my life. And maybe someday in Portuguese too! I'm learning French at the moment, I'll get to Portuguese eventually I hope.
Thank you for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. :):)
Sounds like something I'd absolutely love!! Gonna get this one ASAP!
Brilliant analysis.
I loved the shot of the two kitties 🐱
Great analysis and breakdown ! Thank you for this - plan to start soon
amazing video, very nice cheers from Brasil!
Loved your reflections.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this very special book! I'm currently reading it and watching this video felt like having a chat about the book, which I was really craving ✨ And I wanted to recommend Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector to you, in case you haven't read it yet. If you enjoy Pessoa you might enjoy her as well. Though she is not as melancholy as him, there is a sort of primal violence to her observations. At least that's how I felt. Have nice day 🌻
Thank you so much :):)
I have Clarice Lispector's A Breath of Life and The Passion According to G.H. - both I've read. I'll get Agua Viva soon then, thanks for that.
You might want to read some of the ancient texts of Advaita Vedanta - Shankaracharya's 'Crest jewell of discrimination ' for example . They deal with the disquiet but also provide solutions ✌️🕉️
Thank you for creating this videos. Would it be better to read the Spanish edition of this book (The book of Disquiet), considering that it was first written in Portuguese?
It's better to read the Spanish version since the languages are extremely similar (even the idioms) so the changes in the way of saying things are less :)
Great review.
Nice video. Thanks for making it.
Have you read Knausgaard’s My Struggle books, by chance? If not, I think you will love them.
Thank you so much. :):)
I started Knausgaard's books but then got distracted by War and Peace. Haha. Shall get back to them soon, hopefully.
@@ReadADayClub - as far as distractions go, War and Peace isn’t a bad one.
GOOD WRAPPINGFOR TE BOOK
One of my all time favourite books.Are there any similar books , you can recommend?I've heard that his poetry is also great.
Similar book recommendations - The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas by Machado de Assis, The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector, The Blind Owl by Sadeq Hedayat, and maybe Italo Calvino's books (there are some similarities there). :):)
I've not read Pessoa's poetry yet, just here and there.
@@ReadADayClubplease read the poem tabacaria of Fernando pessoa is one of the best põem in history. Im Brazilian, a like tô SEE you reading our classics
Love it
Nice
I have to watch all your videos. All the authors you talk about I like. I love this book.
Are you interested in Lorca?
Thank you. Yes, I am. I discovered and read some his poetry after reading Borges. The writing (and translation) is so beautiful and surreal. :)
Thumbnail quote sounds relatable... seems like this pessoa guy got adhd same as me lol
The red and the black by Stendahl
Can you tell me where did you buy the book from?
Got it from Amazon. Couldn't have found it anywhere else.
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