“... I think it possible that I have watched too many blue movies for it to have a lasting hold on me. If you grow accustomed to wall-to-wall, even the slightest shred of mystery or plot can become an agitation. Who cares why these people have found themselves in this banal, suburban tract home in Burbank? He is not a delivery man; she is not a bored housewife. They are not the stars---their orifices are. Let them open.”
In this thought-provoking essay collection, the author delves into the multifaceted nature of the color blue, examining its significance in art, literature, and personal experiences. The essays offer a unique perspective on the emotional and symbolic meanings associated with blue, weaving together personal reflections with historical and cultural insights. more
Maggie Nelson (b. 1973) is an American poet, essayist, and critic known for her genre-defying works that blend poetry, memoir, theory, and criticism. Her writing explores themes of gender, violence, family, and art. Her acclaimed book 'The Argonauts' won the 2016 National Book Critics Circle Award and became a landmark in queer theory and autobiographical writing. Nelson's unique style combines first-person narrative with philosophical inquiry, challenging traditional literary categories. She has taught at the California Institute of the Arts and the University of Southern California, and currently lives in Los Angeles. more
“Sex is a powerful tool for harnessing cooperation as it is an agent of stubbornness and rebellion.”
“যৌনতা যদি আনন্দময় না হতো তবে জনসংখ্যা, জীবজন্তু ইত্যাদি ক্রমশ কমতে কমতে বিলুপ্ত হয়ে যেতো!”
“Rosebuds might be sweet, but one need never be so careful of the rose in full bloom.”
“Must you constantly reduce everything to sex?”