In this compendium of essays and conversations, Maggie Nelson reflects on the art and artists who have shaped, inspired, and changed her. Senn Annis's narration is a mixed bag. Her rhythmic cadence is sometimes a bit stilted. She uses the same inflection for most sentences, and it gives her performance a feeling of recitation, rather than liveliness. She's at her best when she's able to sink into a story Nelson tells--whether it's about her family, a book she loves, or her own writing. At those times she lets the natural rhythms of conversation take over. The far-ranging essays themselves illuminate Nelson's curiosity, dedication to complexity, and knowledge of theory, philosophy, and literature. The conversations between Nelson and various other writers, poets, and critics are a highlight.
Pub Date: April 16, 2024
Duration: 12 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781696614290
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A brilliant treatise on the relationship between ancient myths and modern comics.
At last, a work that treats comic books as the modern counterparts of Greek and Roman mythology, courtesy of Meineck, a classics professor at New York University. Meineck believes the tales of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Punisher, and other superheroes are as legitimate and engaging as their fellows in Greek and Roman myths. Sometimes the similarities are surprising, such as between Hercules and the Hulk, who both lose control—with tragic consequences. Listeners will love Meineck's authoritative performance. His work pulls no punches discussing the myths or their modern equivalents.
A brilliant treatise on the relationship between ancient myths and modern comics.Pub Date: Feb. 17, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780063382688
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: March 10, 2026
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