Ep.6: Pasternak vs. Stalin, Eliade on Life, and Calasso on How to Get Unstuck

In this episode we explore three thought provoking ideas.


First, we delve into Boris Pasternak’s quiet stand against Stalin—a testament to poetry’s power against oppression. Then, a single line from philosopher Mircea Eliade reminds us that to truly grow, one must embrace life’s darker transformations.


Lastly, Roberto Calasso warns of creativity’s erosion in our automated age, urging a return to genuine ritual over mindless procedure. Join me in this exploration of words, resistance, and renewal.


Thank you House Of Neglected Poetry (https://substack.com/profile/11495926...) for sharing Pasternak’s story!


💭 Interesting links


George Steiner’s story (   • George Steiner  I summon up remembrance of...  ) of Pasternak’s courage.


Mircea Eliade’s Wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mircea_...)


Calasso’s book (https://amzn.to/3YD1c0J)


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