One more comment: The Hour of the Star gets even more amazing when you know Clarice died suddenly from an ovarian cancer (around 1 month from diagnosis until death) on the same year the novela was published. It’s almost like Clarice knew her ending was coming. The book was ready before her death. In the interview you mention (it was recorded in February but published only in December of 1977), she talks about The Hour of the Star. It’s impossible for me to not relate Clarice with Macabea and with Macabea’s ending. I’m blabbing, but I get to excited talking about Clarice.
Emília Amaral, specialist in Clarice Lispector wrote : "Clarice produced a work in which the excluded, lame, alienated, fugitives, social outcasts, maladjusted in general, can teach not from what they have, but from and through the lack, shortage, incompleteness, which is all of us - no matter how much our eyes dare not see".
I’ve not even finished watching this video, but I had to comment: thank you so much for making justice to Clarice’s writings!!! I absolutely love her work, and I actually found your channel because I’m working on a research project for my world lit class. I’m Brazilian (but I currently live in the U.S.), and I always find a way to put Clarice into my college projects. Hahhahaha.
Thank you so much for your comment, Karoline! I also love Clarice Lispector. I want to read everything she wrote, and then read everything over again. Good luck with your research project!
As a Brazilian, I regret not having read any of her work. Clarice’s quotes are often used on social media in Brazil, but I have never been interested in reading any of her books. However, after watching you review, I might start at one.
This was a great analysis of Clarice Lispector and very much appreciated. I got a collection of her stories about 7 years ago but only read a few--you are right about her skill in evoking perhaps even unexpected feelings--I found some of the stories had unusual turns that were startling. Even a description of someone could be so poignant and insightful it borders on poetry in its ability to extract so much out of few words. I also felt that every story I read was as good as or better than the last one...I am interested in reading her work in Portuguese so may not get back to her until I have read the short story collection I have in English. I did see that interview and I think it was when she knew she was dying that she decided to give the interview. As I recall she sort of approached it as "Well here I am and here's your chance to interview me. It will be the only one" I agree with your assessment of the view many northwestern hemisphere readers often have about Latin American fiction--they may not realize how rich and varied it is--certainly much more than romantic poverty, govt death squads or brutal favelas etc. Thanks again for your insight 🙂
Great video Juan. Very well put together. I read four books by Lispector, Near To The Wild Heart being my first. I’m not surprised you like her so much (I do too) as she is a very intellectual writer even if as you said she does something incredible to the reader with her prose (somebody once said it’s a witchcraft). I read “The Passion according to GH” on Ipanema beach in Rio under influence of Carpirihna so it’s one of hers I want to reread as it kind of went through my head.
Thanks, Kamil! Lispector has become one of my favorite writers. I laughed at your description of reading The Passion According to GM in Rio. I certainly wouldn't recommend reading Lispector under the influence! Her writing is a trip!
So nice to hear you loved Clarice’s books!! She is one of my favourite authors and , like you, I want to read everything she wrote!! Love your video!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for making this overview of Lispector's work! Near to the Wild Heart is the only novel of hers I've read yet but it was a mindblowing read. I agree with you that her work isn't necessary difficult, but it can feel dense as there is so much insight on each page. You've got me even more excited now about reading The Passion According to GH sometime soon! :)
I need to get to Near to the Wild Heart soon. I think I'll read the rest of her ouvre chornologically. Everything I've read by her has been mind-blowing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on The Passion Accordingto GH! :)
Olá Juan. Gostei muito do teu vídeo. Até agora, li "A paixão segundo G.H." e "A hora da estrela". Gostei mais deste último. E eu também quero ler tudo da autora.
This is my kind of video. Keep it up, Juan! There's a thing I don't understand though. You hate the term "escapism" but you love to "get lost" in a big book. Isn't that the same thing? Among other reasons I read to escape from my head and to get lost into somebody else's life even in a dense and difficult text. I didn't gel with Clarice's writing the first time I read her, many years ago, but I fell in love with her short stories more recently. I read A Via Crucis do Corpo and A Bela e a Fera, but I plan to get to those ones you mentioned. Have you ever read Lygia Fagundes Telles's short stories? She's one of my favourite Brazilian authors.
I hadn't thought of "escaping reality" and "getting lost in a book" as the same thing. Maybe, it's just a matter of semantics. I need to give it some thought! I haven't read anything by Lygia Fagundes Telles yet, but I have her novel As Meninas lined up. Have you read it?
@@JuanReads :-) I own several novels by Lygya besides her short stories, but I've only read Ciranda de Pedra which deals with very interesting themes. I heard As Meninas is a complex book, so I think it's right up your alley.
I have read partly the English version of The Hour of The Star, and some parts of it seem to lack the depth or edge conveyed in Portuguese. Translation does that sometimes and it is such a pity. Clarice's translated works should come with a whole bunch of footnotes so that foreign readers could grasp a bit more of the author's choices, social context and so on.
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One more comment: The Hour of the Star gets even more amazing when you know Clarice died suddenly from an ovarian cancer (around 1 month from diagnosis until death) on the same year the novela was published. It’s almost like Clarice knew her ending was coming. The book was ready before her death. In the interview you mention (it was recorded in February but published only in December of 1977), she talks about The Hour of the Star. It’s impossible for me to not relate Clarice with Macabea and with Macabea’s ending. I’m blabbing, but I get to excited talking about Clarice.
Her stories and novels are available in German too and since this marks her 100. birthday, it is a good reason to finally read her!
I'm glad to hear Lispector's work is also available in German. Everyone should have the chance to read her books!
Emília Amaral, specialist in Clarice Lispector wrote
: "Clarice produced a work in which the excluded, lame, alienated, fugitives, social outcasts, maladjusted in general, can teach not from what they have, but from and through the lack, shortage, incompleteness, which is all of us - no matter how much our eyes dare not see".
I relate to your statement that reading, on the whole, is not to "escape" from anything. I read to be present.
Clarice is amanzing
Perfeito. 💙
I have heard of Lispector but I have not read any of her works - but the premise of the books sound so interesting and now I am inspired!
I'm glad to hear! I'd love to hear what you think of her writing.
Me too… I just started reading about her, you are really inspiring me , I’m ordering the Passion according to GH. 🤓📚💜
I’ve not even finished watching this video, but I had to comment: thank you so much for making justice to Clarice’s writings!!! I absolutely love her work, and I actually found your channel because I’m working on a research project for my world lit class. I’m Brazilian (but I currently live in the U.S.), and I always find a way to put Clarice into my college projects. Hahhahaha.
Thank you so much for your comment, Karoline! I also love Clarice Lispector. I want to read everything she wrote, and then read everything over again. Good luck with your research project!
As a Brazilian, I regret not having read any of her work. Clarice’s quotes are often used on social media in Brazil, but I have never been interested in reading any of her books. However, after watching you review, I might start at one.
This was a great analysis of Clarice Lispector and very much appreciated. I got a collection of her stories about 7 years ago but only read a few--you are right about her skill in evoking perhaps even unexpected feelings--I found some of the stories had unusual turns that were startling. Even a description of someone could be so poignant and insightful it borders on poetry in its ability to extract so much out of few words. I also felt that every story I read was as good as or better than the last one...I am interested in reading her work in Portuguese so may not get back to her until I have read the short story collection I have in English. I did see that interview and I think it was when she knew she was dying that she decided to give the interview. As I recall she sort of approached it as "Well here I am and here's your chance to interview me. It will be the only one"
I agree with your assessment of the view many northwestern hemisphere readers often have about Latin American fiction--they may not realize how rich and varied it is--certainly much more than romantic poverty, govt death squads or brutal favelas etc. Thanks again for your insight 🙂
I don't actually remember what I said on that video, but your comment makes it sound interesting! ;) I'm so glad you enjoy watching it.
Great video Juan. Very well put together. I read four books by Lispector, Near To The Wild Heart being my first. I’m not surprised you like her so much (I do too) as she is a very intellectual writer even if as you said she does something incredible to the reader with her prose (somebody once said it’s a witchcraft).
I read “The Passion according to GH” on Ipanema beach in Rio under influence of Carpirihna so it’s one of hers I want to reread as it kind of went through my head.
Thanks, Kamil! Lispector has become one of my favorite writers.
I laughed at your description of reading The Passion According to GM in Rio. I certainly wouldn't recommend reading Lispector under the influence! Her writing is a trip!
Her apartment was some 5 km away from Ipanema... East from Copacabana (Leme).
So nice to hear you loved Clarice’s books!! She is one of my favourite authors and , like you, I want to read everything she wrote!! Love your video!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! Lispector has become one of my favorite authors :)
Thanks for making this overview of Lispector's work! Near to the Wild Heart is the only novel of hers I've read yet but it was a mindblowing read. I agree with you that her work isn't necessary difficult, but it can feel dense as there is so much insight on each page. You've got me even more excited now about reading The Passion According to GH sometime soon! :)
I need to get to Near to the Wild Heart soon. I think I'll read the rest of her ouvre chornologically. Everything I've read by her has been mind-blowing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on The Passion Accordingto GH! :)
Wow! That was a great video! Wonderful work - informative, eloquent, passionate. One of the best Book Tube videos I've seen in a long time!
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Olá Juan. Gostei muito do teu vídeo. Até agora, li "A paixão segundo G.H." e "A hora da estrela". Gostei mais deste último. E eu também quero ler tudo da autora.
Olá Lúcia! Muito obrigado. Clarice Lispector é maravilhosa. Temos uma sorte imensa de poder ler os livros dela em português!
This year I read " The hour of the star ", This book is just wonderful, my favorite Clarice Lispector book
It's so good!
I subscribed to you bcz I think you seem like an intelligent man and I’d be happy to listen to any content you make🥰
Thank you so much! :)
Great video! I ordered The Passion of G.H., among other books from your link to Book Depository. Can’t wait to start reading them. 📚🤟
Thank you very much for supporting my channel, Cindy! I hope you enjoy The Passion According to G.H. and all the other books you bought.
Great video! I was looking for a place to start with Lispector... the links are super helpful!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and used the links. Thanks!
I love Clarice 😍
My kind of video, very well done, I loved this!!!
Thank you so much!
I have a book of Lispector's collected short stories that I need to get to. Thanks for this video encouragement.
Thanks, Brian! I hope you enjoy Lispector's stories.
Hi! I keep the title as I’ve enjoyed what you have explained about the book. 🤗
Awesome! Thank you!
Ler Clarice é experiência de viver
I have not tried anything by Lispector and am eager to try some of her work!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on her writing. Lispector is one of the very best!
A great video, I'm currently working on learning Portuguese and someone recommended Lispector, I'm just not sure where to start with her work.
Thanks! I'd recommend her short stories to get your feet wet.
Olá! Agora em dezembro vou reler algo da Clarice. É o mês de aniversário dela, do nascimento e da morte também. 😪
Olá! Muito boa ideia!
Did you know about The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas?
The only book by Machado de Assis I've read so far is Dom Casmurro, which I love. I'd like to read The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas soon.
@@JuanReads I have read 3 by Machado de Assis, i think The Posthumous Memoirs is easily my favourite one, highly recommended.
@@JuanReads It has the finest irony ever. It's very different from Dom Casmurro
I gotta search for a book of Clarice right nowwww
I'm so pleased to hear that!
Bookish Islander, got me intrigued!!
This is my kind of video. Keep it up, Juan!
There's a thing I don't understand though. You hate the term "escapism" but you love to "get lost" in a big book. Isn't that the same thing? Among other reasons I read to escape from my head and to get lost into somebody else's life even in a dense and difficult text.
I didn't gel with Clarice's writing the first time I read her, many years ago, but I fell in love with her short stories more recently. I read A Via Crucis do Corpo and A Bela e a Fera, but I plan to get to those ones you mentioned. Have you ever read Lygia Fagundes Telles's short stories? She's one of my favourite Brazilian authors.
I hadn't thought of "escaping reality" and "getting lost in a book" as the same thing. Maybe, it's just a matter of semantics. I need to give it some thought!
I haven't read anything by Lygia Fagundes Telles yet, but I have her novel As Meninas lined up. Have you read it?
@@JuanReads :-)
I own several novels by Lygya besides her short stories, but I've only read Ciranda de Pedra which deals with very interesting themes. I heard As Meninas is a complex book, so I think it's right up your alley.
😍😍
I have read partly the English version of The Hour of The Star, and some parts of it seem to lack the depth or edge conveyed in Portuguese. Translation does that sometimes and it is such a pity. Clarice's translated works should come with a whole bunch of footnotes so that foreign readers could grasp a bit more of the author's choices, social context and so on.
I want to read the apple in the dark but I want a version in arabic , is there any ?
Strangest thing. I had just downloaded a sample of her short stories to try and here you are convincing me she is definitely worthwhile.
That's serendipitous! I hope you enjoy Lispector's short stories.
Very interesting
Glad you think so!