Goethe’s “Faust”
I finally got around to reading Goethe’s “Faust,” and it was nothing like I expected. It’s not an easy read, but the Norton critical edition was very helpful, and your perseverance *will* be rewarded. At the very least, do some cursory readings on the Dr. Faustus legend, it’s multiple retellings, and Goethe’s version of it.
“Dance of the Photons” by Anton Zeilinger
Rating: 1/3. Very disappointing. The book was poorly edited and the writing style is grating and distracting. I am certain there are recent books on the subject that are far better. I’ll let you know when I find them.
“Musicophilia” by Oliver Sacks
Rating: 2/3. This book is a collection of case studies that explores the crazy ways our brain and music can sometimes interact. The book looks at instances of dystonia, amusia, synesthesia, as well as therapeutic uses of music with diseases like Parkinsons, Alzheimers, Tourettes, and Williams syndromes. It also has a great bibliography.
“Imagination in Place” by Wendell Berry
Rating: 3/3. “Imagination in Place” by Wendell Berry is a more autobiographical and literary collection of essays. He focuses on the people that have influenced his life and his writings.
“The Untied States of America” by Juan Enriquez
Rating: 1.5/3. This book discusses the volatility of nations and how the USA is not immune to such change. While the book has some interesting (if questionable) data, the book ultimately comes across as sensationalist and shrill.
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