Three and Thirty Pieces of Insanity
by madman nana
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This poetry book is radical, philosophical, and psychological; it reflects the themes of identity/perception; emotional apprehensions, transmutation, as well as transcendence; existential dread; the ambiguity of suffering; symbolic dreams; individuation and the soul's search for meaning, and many other bizarre effects of the human experience. It also reflects our zeitgeist; the inhumane regimes and our dystopian society; the build-up of angst from invented monotony and authoritarianism, but show more above all, the unwavering faith in humanity to thrive within and withal,--to transform ourselves internally so we may create externally for ourselves our very own utopia. It also bridges, or better yet, exposes, the interrelation between consciousness and stanza, --nay; consciousness and Art in general. This poetry book, unlike the standardized ones, is very intense,--in the sense that it reveals the complexities of uncomfortable truths, requires the reader's undivided attention and a plausible cognizance for deep thought, and the willingness to ponder on the incomprehensible; to contemplate infinity--so to speak. This book is also quite experimental, and may be a wee bit distinct from the traditional stanzas that the dear reader may be used to or familiar with. Indulge in the phantasm of this healing, rebellious, enlightening yet dark-themed work of poetic literature and paradox. show lessMember Reviews
Madman Nana’s Three and Thirty Pieces of Insanity feels like stepping directly into the fractured corners of the human mind. The writing is vivid, unsettling, and strangely poetic at times. Every piece carries its own weight while still contributing to the overall feeling of spiraling madness and introspection. It’s not always comfortable to read but that’s exactly what makes it memorable.
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.poetry pills—I'm the pill organizer,
pharmaceutical poet—I prescribe the dosage,
I remind people of who they are
—Excerpt from "Alchemical Poet" by Madman Nana
Three & Thirty Pieces of Insanity is an interesting, thought-provoking poetry collection. Although the short lines and rhyming make the words flow quickly, the philosophical content invites a slower, more contemplative read.
The lower rating is due to personal taste. This poetry leans towards philosophical contemplation with little imagery, and I find it easier to emotionally connect to poetry that has imagery and is tied to real life experiences. Because of this, I found that the poems about current political events to be the strongest because I could resonate with them the show more most.
I would definitely recommend this collection to the philosophy lover or those who prefer more abstract poetry.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. show less
pharmaceutical poet—I prescribe the dosage,
I remind people of who they are
—Excerpt from "Alchemical Poet" by Madman Nana
Three & Thirty Pieces of Insanity is an interesting, thought-provoking poetry collection. Although the short lines and rhyming make the words flow quickly, the philosophical content invites a slower, more contemplative read.
The lower rating is due to personal taste. This poetry leans towards philosophical contemplation with little imagery, and I find it easier to emotionally connect to poetry that has imagery and is tied to real life experiences. Because of this, I found that the poems about current political events to be the strongest because I could resonate with them the show more most.
I would definitely recommend this collection to the philosophy lover or those who prefer more abstract poetry.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. show less
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.I received this book of poetry as part of a giveaway and I am glad that I did. This collection of beautiful and thought-provoking verse is a combination of personal reflection on topics (such as love, identity, pain, hardship, understanding yourself) and social commentary on broader ideas (including inclusion, acceptance, conflict, "the West", the state of society/the world). Overall, I found these poems easy to read while also being deep and meaningful. Some of my personal favorites were "The King's Dilemma", "The Dark Prose of the Black Sheep", "Pandemomium" and "The West Lies in Lies- A True Poem".
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.Interesting poetry, maybe a bit too self-centered for my taste. Too much use of me and I, it detracted from what otherwise were potentially insightful poems about the big picture, the meaning of existence. Almost nostalgia inducing, they seem to belong more to the 1960's. But worth a look at, they were refreshing in some ways.
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.I am looking forward to reading this and a great cover too looks nice
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