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Christopher Norris

    Norris si distingue come uno dei massimi studiosi mondiali della decostruzione, con un focus particolare sull'opera di Jacques Derrida. I suoi numerosi scritti esplorano la teoria letteraria e la filosofia continentale, indagando spesso le complesse interconnessioni tra critica e pensiero filosofico. È riconosciuto non solo come interprete di altri, ma come filosofo a pieno titolo, la cui prospettiva distintiva sui testi e le idee lo rende una voce contemporanea di rilievo. Le sue analisi affrontano in profondità le questioni fondamentali della teoria e della prassi.

    A Listener
    Socrates at Verse and Other Philosophical Poems
    Sports and Soft Tissue Injuries
    Hedgehogs
    Convulsions
    Reclaiming Truth: Contribution to a Critique of Cultural Relativism
    • 2024
    • 2023

      A Listener

      and Other Poems about Music

      • 246pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Drawing on a lifetime immersed in music, the poems explore a diverse array of forms, including sonnets and pantoums, while celebrating composers from Purcell to Shostakovich and Philip Glass. Themes such as the tritone, referred to as the 'devil in music,' are intricately woven throughout. This collection, crafted over a decade, reflects the author's philosophical background and aims to redefine contemporary poetry's potential, offering a profound and innovative perspective on the intersection of music and verse.

      A Listener
    • 2023

      Recalibrating and Other Poems

      • 202pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Exploring the intersection of contemporary poetry with philosophical and ethical discourse, this collection showcases Christopher Norris's belief in traditional forms like rhyme and meter as tools for creative exploration. Through diverse stanza forms and verse structures, Norris illustrates how poetic technique can convey complex thoughts and emotions that prose cannot. The book culminates in an essay reflecting on his journey from literary theory to philosophy and poetry, revealing how these disciplines inform his work without being abandoned.

      Recalibrating and Other Poems
    • 2023

      Back Rehabilitation

      Core Stability Re-examined

      Critically appraising work from several approaches to produce an integrated, practical approach suitable for day-to-day clinicians and personal trainers, this essential guide looks at the science and practice of designing and teaching the best exercise programmes for low back pain. číst celé

      Back Rehabilitation
    • 2022

      After Rilke

      renderings, parodies, rejoinders and animadversions

      • 218pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Exploring the intricacies of poetic translation, a prominent literary theorist offers fresh interpretations of Rilke's New Poems. The author honors Rilke's inventive style while expanding translation into a critical and creative practice that embraces inter-cultural understanding. The adaptations vary from straightforward to self-distancing and ironic, blending translation with commentary. Retaining Rilke's rhyme and meter, the author skillfully navigates the syntactic and prosodic challenges between German and English, ensuring a faithful yet innovative rendition of the original works.

      After Rilke
    • 2021

      As Knowing Goes and Other Poems

      • 168pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Ambitious and diverse, this poetry collection challenges conventional British poetry with its bold exploration of politics, philosophy, and science. Norris skillfully blends rhythm and language, provoking thought and illuminating connections between historical figures and contemporary life. Each poem serves as a reminder of what society risks losing—intelligence, empathy, and our ties to history. This work is a beacon of hope, offering sustenance during dark times and encouraging readers to share its profound insights.

      As Knowing Goes and Other Poems
    • 2021

      Damaged Life

      poems after Adorno's Minima Moralia

      • 254pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Engaging with the complex prose of Theodor Adorno's Minima Moralia, this collection of poems presents a topic-based verse sequence that highlights the relevance of Critical Theory today. Through creative exploration, the poems demonstrate poetry's capacity to reinterpret and invigorate philosophical ideas, showcasing the interplay between poetic expression and critical thought.

      Damaged Life
    • 2021

      Hedgehogs

      verse reflections after Derrida

      • 170pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Exploring Jacques Derrida's philosophical ideas, this collection features poems and verse-essays that blend wit, irony, and reflection with formal verse structures. The author aims to bridge poetry and philosophy, engaging readers from both fields while challenging the limitations of free verse. By juxtaposing traditional rhyme and meter with Derrida's modernist influences, the work advocates for the liberating potential of formal constraints in poetry. This collection contributes significantly to the evolving landscape of creative criticism, inviting deeper exploration of linguistic innovation.

      Hedgehogs
    • 2020

      Hedgehogs

      verse-reflections after Derrida

      • 170pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Exploring Jacques Derrida's philosophy through a unique blend of formal verse, this collection features poems and verse-essays that engage with his ideas in a witty and reflective manner. The author aims to bridge the gap between poetry enthusiasts and those resistant to Derrida's work, showcasing how structured rhyme and meter can enhance creative thought. By juxtaposing traditional poetic forms with modernist influences, the collection argues for the liberating potential of poetic constraints, contributing significantly to the field of creative criticism.

      Hedgehogs
    • 2020

      Exploring the intersection of poetry and philosophy, this collection reflects on how verse can engage with philosophical inquiry, inspired by Socrates' late-life turn to poetry. Christopher Norris employs various poetic forms to delve into the ideas of notable philosophers like Berkeley, Hume, and Nietzsche, while also addressing broader themes such as time, mathematical truths, quantum mechanics, and moral judgment. The poems also tackle universal questions about love, memory, identity, and social roles, making complex philosophical concepts accessible through verse.

      Socrates at Verse and Other Philosophical Poems