Peter Coviello
Is There God after Prince?: Dispatches from an Age of Last Things
Is There God after Prince?: Dispatches from an Age of Last Things
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In essays exploring the meaning of love in a time of disaster, Peter Coviello examines pieces of culture, including movies, shows, videos, poems, novels, and songs, to find solace and joy amidst the chaos. He asks what it means to love things in calamitous times and how they help us to hold on to life and its turbulent joys.
Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
This captivating book delves into the profound essence of loving art, culture, and people in the face of an impending disaster that looms over us. Through a series of lyrical, humorous, and heart-wrenching essays, Peter Coviello explores various aspects of culture, placing them within the vibrant tapestry of friendship, conflict, romance, conversation, and loss. Alongside him, we re-encounter iconic movies like The Shining, renowned TV shows like The Sopranos, captivating videos, poignant poems, and renowned novels by authors such as Sam Lipsyte, Sally Rooney, and Paula Fox. The literary journey also includes the enchanting melodies of Joni Mitchell, Gladys Knight, Steely Dan, Pavement, and the dearly departed saint of Minneapolis, Prince.
Navigating the overwhelming sense of "endstrickenness" that Coviello describes, he delves into the question of what it means to love things in times of calamity, when so much seems to be teetering towards collapse. This book skillfully blends comedy and anger, exhilaration and sorrow, illuminating the peculiar ways in which the things we cherish provide us with the strength to cling to life and embrace its tumultuous pleasures.
In his book, Is There God after Prince?, Coviello showcases the potential of twenty-first-century criticism to resonate with us during times of ruin and in the age of "Last Things." Through his insightful and thought-provoking essays, he offers a profound exploration of the human condition, challenging our preconceptions and inspiring us to embrace the beauty and resilience of the world around us.
This captivating book serves as a testament to the power of love, culture, and human connection, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope and a reason to cherish the things that matter most. It is a must-read for anyone seeking solace, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of the human experience in a world that is constantly evolving.
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226828077
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