I feel so lucky to be Portuguese as I get to read Fernando Pessoa in his original language! Right now I’m reading a collection of most poems from the 3 major heteronyms which has been utterly fascinating so far. These have depth enough to the point that Pessoa knew all about their biographies and they often write in response to one another. The poems by Caeiro, Reis and Campos are not as popular as the book of Desquiet in the english speaking world which I think is a shame given that this is Pessoa’s strongest work in my opinion.
Ah, being able to read Pessoa in Portuguese must be such a profoundly rewarding experience! :) His heteronyms are such a fascinating world to explore. Can't wait to finish reading the poems in A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe. From what I've already read, there's so much depth and in the way his heteronyms respond to and challenge each other.
The book of disquiet is definitely an unique book and a book you need to take your time , reading , contemplating each sentence and idea.I also own his book "a little larger than the entire universe" and I can say without a doubt that the 4 best Portuguese poets are all Fernando Pessoa , using different heteronyms.Glad you made this video and I am also glad that Pessoa's work was found and published after his death.
The Book of Disquiet is indeed one of those books where every sentence feels like it needs to be savored. His ability to inhabit these different voices is nothing short of genius. When I saw A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe in the flesh, I was instinctually drawn to it like a moth to a flame. So glad to have discovered his works. Truly a gift to the world.
I'm Portuguese, we have to read Pessoa in school when we are 16/17. At that age, I'm not sure we are prepared to fully understand all the dimensions and implications of Pessoa, but I remember instantly being attracted to him (them?). It's one of those authors you can return to and every time discover something different (about the world, about yourself). Great analysis!
That's so interesting! Pessoa is definitely of those writers who grows with you, even if his complexity can feel a bit overwhelming at first. I was drawn to his writing instantly!!
I know exactly what you mean! The Book of Disquiet has a way of pulling you back in. And the best part about it is that there is always something new to discover no matter how many times you open it.
Ah, that's a tough one! Hhmm... I immediately thought of a few: 1. Against Nature by Joris-Karl Huysmans 2. My Struggle by Knausgard 3. Nausea by Sartre 4. Notes from Underground by Dostoevsky 5. The Life of a Stupid Man by Akutagawa 6. Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse 7. The Passion According to G. H. by Lispector. Hope this helps!
i am always reading the book of disquiet. I reread it many times and now it sits on my nightstand permanently. I will randomly pick it up and read a vignette or two occasionally. My most read book ever. I also keep his poetry books on my work desk and open up to a random poem when i need a break in my work day.
That's such a beautiful way to live with Pessoa's words. Always within reach. Having The Book of Disquiet on your nightstand feels so fitting, no? It's the kind of book that lingers in your mind and this feeling only intensifies with each reread. I just started reading his poetry and I shall too keep his poems on my work desk. Thanks for the tip Christina! :)
Would be lying if I said that I don't feel jealous that you can read him in Portuguese! His words must carry a whole new depth in the original language. So much is lost in translation. There's just so much to unpack in every single line he wrote. Thank you so much for watching the video. I'm glad it resonated with you. :)
Really loved the review. “The decadent vestiges of the past”a line written by Pessoa is etched in my memory, always in search for a context where it could apply and his usage of the word “Tedium” somehow I always felt that’s the essence of the whole book , a construction around it , giving new light and a positive connotation though his eyes by the means of heteronyms. One so submerged in the tedium of the existence that he can’t help but relate his own existence to the essence of it. As Kierkegaard says boredom is despairing refusal to be oneself , Pessoa a knight of infinite resignation perhaps of infinite faith.
I couldn't agree more! Pessoa's ability to take something as heavy as tedium and give it such poetic (though existential) significance is truly remarkable. Never read any other writer who has accomplished this so accurately. I'm glad my video resonated with you. :)
After seeing such profound quotes in the book I bought it last year but I didn't pick the book to date. After watching your video, I'm definitely picking it up for next month. :)
I also want to thank you for this video. Pessoa has been one of my favourite poets since I read his poems for the first time in the 1980s (together with a friend I lost contact with - too bad). i read him in German translation then, and I just recently purchased the two collections with the English translations, the one you have here in the video, and the Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press; Updated Edition (15. März 2022). They do not overlap, they contain different poems. Pessoa's poems are easy to understand, but nevertheless deep and full of wisdom. - Some time in the early 90s I read The Book Of Disquiet, and did not like it very much. Your video made me feel to reread it, it's still on my bookshelf after all. I might respond to it differently now, maybe I should read it in English translation this time as well. it is surprising how differently books come across in various translations. - I found your comparison with Rilke also very interesting, I never thought of that. So "Malte Laurids Brigge" should be another reread. I read it a very, very long time ago.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with Pessoa. It’s good to hear how he’s stayed with you over the years. I hope that the English translation of The Book of Disquiet opens up new layers for you. And yes, I didn't realize it at the time of reading Malte Laurids Brigge, but, in hindsight, I think it's the perfect companion to Pessoa's reflections. :)
haven't read any works by pessoa but the day i watched the video on his book of disquiet on pursuit of wonder yt channel, i knew he'll alter my thinking... it made me think things i almost cried, I felt him. gotta read his works deeply. THANKS FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO
Pessoa's words really make you feel like you're not alone in those quiet moments. I'm so glad this video resonated with you. His words are cathartic and deeply personal in every way. :)
im Brazilian, I believe you would like another writer called Lima Barreto, one of his books is called Cemetery of the Living, a kind of parallel to Dostoevsky's Memoirs of the Underground. He is very acclaimed here in Brazil, his criticism and acid humor make him an incredible abolitionist writer of his time
Oh, I didn't know about Lima Barreto. And 'Cemetery of the Living' does sound like something I would love to read. I love drawing parallels between different works of literature. Thank you! :)
Thank you for this video. I have Pessoa's Book of Disquiet in my home library as I knew I wanted to read it but haven't got to it yet; interesting to see his other works you presented here and I was wondering how you were going to tie in the Rilke book (I have it also) which I learned about from reading the description of the video (your list encouraged me to watch the video). Loved your red light and the flawless underlining in the passages presented. And you're quite beautiful.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and that it got you to rediscover both Pessoa and Rilke on your bookshelf. I think they're such perfect companions. Thank you! :)
Ah, yes! Great comparison. I've only read The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Kundera but I can totally see how you made that connection. Both writers take a deep and often unsettling look at what it means to be human. Hoping to read more Kundera this year. I do own copies his The Joke and Immortality.
A browness blinded by light. Though bright' it is white. Though insight, does it determine wrong, from right. Or what might? Or significant insight? Meanwhile, lost to reading, due to sight, reflecting knowing from wrong and right. The body dissolves mind into night, life's final plight.
It may be said, for an author as a singularity, to choose, a multiplcity of beings, only shows how the mind provokes a species, to promulgate itself, to be, at all.
Beautifully said. His multiplicity of beings seems less about 'choosing' and more about his own private mechanism of embodying the uncertainty and chaos of existing, wouldn't you say?
was i fernando pessoa last time i was born or is he my soulmate? perhaps all of his versions soulmate to all of my versions? it’s funny that i’m reading it right now and you shared a video talking about it at the same time! 💛
Haha, I love that idea. It's almost as if his writing is meant to meet us exactly when we need it. I'm really glad that the timing of your reading Pessoa aligned with my video. :)
Long time no see! Pessoa's deeply troubling existentialist truth: modernity, the temporal period we celebrate for its liberating possibilities emerging out of the grips of Christendom, shatters our individuality down to the core, grinds it into tiny pieces
I feel so lucky to be Portuguese as I get to read Fernando Pessoa in his original language!
Right now I’m reading a collection of most poems from the 3 major heteronyms which has been utterly fascinating so far. These have depth enough to the point that Pessoa knew all about their biographies and they often write in response to one another. The poems by Caeiro, Reis and Campos are not as popular as the book of Desquiet in the english speaking world which I think is a shame given that this is Pessoa’s strongest work in my opinion.
Ah, being able to read Pessoa in Portuguese must be such a profoundly rewarding experience! :)
His heteronyms are such a fascinating world to explore. Can't wait to finish reading the poems in A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe. From what I've already read, there's so much depth and in the way his heteronyms respond to and challenge each other.
'babe....read a day club released another video' :)
The book of disquiet is definitely an unique book and a book you need to take your time , reading , contemplating each sentence and idea.I also own his book "a little larger than the entire universe" and I can say without a doubt that the 4 best Portuguese poets are all Fernando Pessoa , using different heteronyms.Glad you made this video and I am also glad that Pessoa's work was found and published after his death.
The Book of Disquiet is indeed one of those books where every sentence feels like it needs to be savored. His ability to inhabit these different voices is nothing short of genius. When I saw A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe in the flesh, I was instinctually drawn to it like a moth to a flame. So glad to have discovered his works. Truly a gift to the world.
I'm Portuguese, we have to read Pessoa in school when we are 16/17. At that age, I'm not sure we are prepared to fully understand all the dimensions and implications of Pessoa, but I remember instantly being attracted to him (them?). It's one of those authors you can return to and every time discover something different (about the world, about yourself). Great analysis!
That's so interesting! Pessoa is definitely of those writers who grows with you, even if his complexity can feel a bit overwhelming at first. I was drawn to his writing instantly!!
I can't seem to get over this book; I find myself skimming through it every now and then
I know exactly what you mean! The Book of Disquiet has a way of pulling you back in. And the best part about it is that there is always something new to discover no matter how many times you open it.
A favour
Recommend an book similar to the book of disquiet
Ah, that's a tough one!
Hhmm... I immediately thought of a few:
1. Against Nature by Joris-Karl Huysmans
2. My Struggle by Knausgard
3. Nausea by Sartre
4. Notes from Underground by Dostoevsky
5. The Life of a Stupid Man by Akutagawa
6. Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
7. The Passion According to G. H. by Lispector.
Hope this helps!
I mean all philosophy aside, those are the most beautiful eyebrows a human eye can crown and a beholder can marvel upon.
i am always reading the book of disquiet. I reread it many times and now it sits on my nightstand permanently. I will randomly pick it up and read a vignette or two occasionally.
My most read book ever.
I also keep his poetry books on my work desk and open up to a random poem when i need a break in my work day.
That's such a beautiful way to live with Pessoa's words. Always within reach. Having The Book of Disquiet on your nightstand feels so fitting, no? It's the kind of book that lingers in your mind and this feeling only intensifies with each reread.
I just started reading his poetry and I shall too keep his poems on my work desk. Thanks for the tip Christina! :)
Thoughtful video, as always. Big fan!
Can't wait to read it ❤️
I've read all of his stuff in Portuguese, no less, but I want to hear you talk about him🥰
Would be lying if I said that I don't feel jealous that you can read him in Portuguese! His words must carry a whole new depth in the original language. So much is lost in translation. There's just so much to unpack in every single line he wrote.
Thank you so much for watching the video. I'm glad it resonated with you. :)
Really loved the review. “The decadent vestiges of the past”a line written by Pessoa is etched in my memory, always in search for a context where it could apply and his usage of the word “Tedium” somehow I always felt that’s the essence of the whole book , a construction around it , giving new light and a positive connotation though his eyes by the means of heteronyms. One so submerged in the tedium of the existence that he can’t help but relate his own existence to the essence of it. As Kierkegaard says boredom is despairing refusal to be oneself , Pessoa a knight of infinite resignation perhaps of infinite faith.
I couldn't agree more! Pessoa's ability to take something as heavy as tedium and give it such poetic (though existential) significance is truly remarkable. Never read any other writer who has accomplished this so accurately. I'm glad my video resonated with you. :)
After seeing such profound quotes in the book I bought it last year but I didn't pick the book to date. After watching your video, I'm definitely picking it up for next month. :)
I also want to thank you for this video. Pessoa has been one of my favourite poets since I read his poems for the first time in the 1980s (together with a friend I lost contact with - too bad). i read him in German translation then, and I just recently purchased the two collections with the English translations, the one you have here in the video, and the Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press; Updated Edition (15. März 2022). They do not overlap, they contain different poems. Pessoa's poems are easy to understand, but nevertheless deep and full of wisdom. - Some time in the early 90s I read The Book Of Disquiet, and did not like it very much. Your video made me feel to reread it, it's still on my bookshelf after all. I might respond to it differently now, maybe I should read it in English translation this time as well. it is surprising how differently books come across in various translations. - I found your comparison with Rilke also very interesting, I never thought of that. So "Malte Laurids Brigge" should be another reread. I read it a very, very long time ago.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with Pessoa. It’s good to hear how he’s stayed with you over the years. I hope that the English translation of The Book of Disquiet opens up new layers for you.
And yes, I didn't realize it at the time of reading Malte Laurids Brigge, but, in hindsight, I think it's the perfect companion to Pessoa's reflections. :)
haven't read any works by pessoa but the day i watched the video on his book of disquiet on pursuit of wonder yt channel, i knew he'll alter my thinking... it made me think things i almost cried, I felt him. gotta read his works deeply. THANKS FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO
Pessoa's words really make you feel like you're not alone in those quiet moments. I'm so glad this video resonated with you. His words are cathartic and deeply personal in every way. :)
im Brazilian, I believe you would like another writer called Lima Barreto, one of his books is called Cemetery of the Living, a kind of parallel to Dostoevsky's Memoirs of the Underground. He is very acclaimed here in Brazil, his criticism and acid humor make him an incredible abolitionist writer of his time
and the greatest writer in the Portuguese language is called Machado de Assis
Yes, I've read his Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas and The Alienist. Loved them both.
Oh, I didn't know about Lima Barreto. And 'Cemetery of the Living' does sound like something I would love to read. I love drawing parallels between different works of literature. Thank you! :)
@@ReadADayClub thank you
Great video asusual but audio quality could have been better
Thank you for this video. I have Pessoa's Book of Disquiet in my home library as I knew I wanted to read it but haven't got to it yet; interesting to see his other works you presented here and I was wondering how you were going to tie in the Rilke book (I have it also) which I learned about from reading the description of the video (your list encouraged me to watch the video).
Loved your red light and the flawless underlining in the passages presented. And you're quite beautiful.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and that it got you to rediscover both Pessoa and Rilke on your bookshelf. I think they're such perfect companions. Thank you! :)
@@ReadADayClub you're so welcome
Interesting...
I’ve never read Pessoa’s work before, but the way you describe him reminds me of Milan Kundera’s works
Ah, yes! Great comparison. I've only read The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Kundera but I can totally see how you made that connection. Both writers take a deep and often unsettling look at what it means to be human. Hoping to read more Kundera this year. I do own copies his The Joke and Immortality.
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I wanted asking you whether you have written any book. You're an intelligent lady.
A browness blinded by light. Though bright' it is white. Though insight, does it determine wrong, from right. Or what might? Or significant insight? Meanwhile, lost to reading, due to sight, reflecting knowing from wrong and right. The body dissolves mind into night, life's final plight.
It may be said, for an author as a singularity, to choose, a multiplcity of beings, only shows how the mind provokes a species, to promulgate itself, to be, at all.
Beautifully said. His multiplicity of beings seems less about 'choosing' and more about his own private mechanism of embodying the uncertainty and chaos of existing, wouldn't you say?
Civilization is like thin layer of ice existing over a deep ocean of chaos and darkness- W.Herzog.
was i fernando pessoa last time i was born or is he my soulmate? perhaps all of his versions soulmate to all of my versions? it’s funny that i’m reading it right now and you shared a video talking about it at the same time! 💛
Haha, I love that idea. It's almost as if his writing is meant to meet us exactly when we need it. I'm really glad that the timing of your reading Pessoa aligned with my video. :)
didi ji, kai cheezein jo aapne kahi (those lines written by different authors), wo alrady humare "Bhagwad Geeta" me mentioned hein.
it's never about the source but the wisdom
A lot of noise and clutter,echo. . Audio needs improvement.
Long time no see!
Pessoa's deeply troubling existentialist truth: modernity, the temporal period we celebrate for its liberating possibilities emerging out of the grips of Christendom, shatters our individuality down to the core, grinds it into tiny pieces