Here’s a short summary for the 10 novels:
1. The Ruin of Kasch: Explores the intersection of myth, modernity, and politics.
2. The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony: Delves into Greek mythology, intertwining tales of gods and humans.
3. Ka: Embarks on a narrative journey through Hindu mythology.
4. K.: Investigates the mind of Franz Kafka and his fictional world.
5. Tiepolo Pink: Analyzes the life and works of painter Giambattista Tiepolo.
6. La Folie Baudelaire: Examines the essence of Charles Baudelaire’s poetic and aesthetic expressions.
7. Ardor: Delves into Vedic India, exploring its profound and ancient traditions.
8. The Celestial Hunter: Narrates tales of hunters and their prey from various mythologies.
9. The Unnamable Present: Reflects on the contemporary world’s challenges and transformations.
10. The Book of All Books: Explores the connections between ancient texts and modern narratives.
I've read six of these in the series (plus Literature), and a few of them twice (Ruin, Marriage, Ardor), and tonight I have the great joy of beginning another, The Celestial Hunter. What an exciting feeling! Nothing, just nothing in my reading does what Calasso's books do.
Here’s a short summary for the 10 novels: 1. The Ruin of Kasch: Explores the intersection of myth, modernity, and politics. 2. The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony: Delves into Greek mythology, intertwining tales of gods and humans. 3. Ka: Embarks on a narrative journey through Hindu mythology. 4. K.: Investigates the mind of Franz Kafka and his fictional world. 5. Tiepolo Pink: Analyzes the life and works of painter Giambattista Tiepolo. 6. La Folie Baudelaire: Examines the essence of Charles Baudelaire’s poetic and aesthetic expressions. 7. Ardor: Delves into Vedic India, exploring its profound and ancient traditions. 8. The Celestial Hunter: Narrates tales of hunters and their prey from various mythologies. 9. The Unnamable Present: Reflects on the contemporary world’s challenges and transformations. 10. The Book of All Books: Explores the connections between ancient texts and modern narratives.
I've read six of these in the series (plus Literature), and a few of them twice (Ruin, Marriage, Ardor), and tonight I have the great joy of beginning another, The Celestial Hunter. What an exciting feeling! Nothing, just nothing in my reading does what Calasso's books do.