Tag: The Guardian
Elden Ring
"Video games can be all kinds of different things, representing all manner of artistic ambitions. Most, however, share a common goal: to conjure a compelling fictional reality, filled with beckoning mysteries, enchanting secrets, and enriching opportunities to compete and collaborate. They aim to provide a liminal space in which a determined player can fix that … Continue reading Elden Ring
Where to Start With James Joyce
"But with this month marking the centenary of Ulysses and 140 years since Joyce’s birth, perhaps now really is the time to familiarise or re-familiarise yourself with the influential modernist writer."-Justin Jordan, "Where to start with: James Joyce." theguardian.com. February 18, 2022. The only Joyce I have read was Ulysses in tandem with Stuart Gilbert's … Continue reading Where to Start With James Joyce
Oliver Burkeman’s Last Column: The Eight Secrets to a (Fairly) Fulfilled Life
There will always be too much to do – and this realisation is liberating.When stumped by a life choice, choose “enlargement” over happiness.The capacity to tolerate minor discomfort is a superpower. The advice you don’t want to hear is usually the advice you need.The future will never provide the reassurance you seek from it.The solution to imposter … Continue reading Oliver Burkeman’s Last Column: The Eight Secrets to a (Fairly) Fulfilled Life
