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The Unwords
by
Non Nomen (Goodreads Author)
"There is nothing more dangerous...than a character with no author."
*The Unwords are available exclusively through the author's official website and blog.
With the use of an unusual, modern poetic verse and enhanced with provocative, artistic imagery, The Unwords take full advantage of their author's lack of identity and almost inhuman levels of introspection, as they set o...more
*The Unwords are available exclusively through the author's official website and blog.
With the use of an unusual, modern poetic verse and enhanced with provocative, artistic imagery, The Unwords take full advantage of their author's lack of identity and almost inhuman levels of introspection, as they set o...more
Paperback, First Edition, 90 pages
Published
March 9th 2012
by the author
(first published January 18th 2012)
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The Unwords brings a philosophically provocative point of view. The definition of the title seems to be the unspoken. Thoughts that have become taboo only through the social assimilation that every person wishes not to recognize in themselves. From the trauma of psychological isolation to the social acceptance of blame, every word echoes the nearly six years the author has taken to compile this book. Contemplating themself, and everyone else coexisting (or lack thereof) on this planet we call ea...more
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May 28, 2012
Iva
marked it as to-read
This only silence knows...
How paradoxical we are...
we...
the hollow...as I lay on my bed...
next to on one...
while others around the world...
lay next to someone...
But that's not what differentiates us...
cause right now, me and them...
we are all alone...
as they turn their backs to their women...
Instead of holding them tight...
we are one and the same...
we...
the vacant...
No...
the difference is when you are here...
next to me...
Yes...
when you are here...
...I sleep next to everything.
-------------------...more
How paradoxical we are...
we...
the hollow...as I lay on my bed...
next to on one...
while others around the world...
lay next to someone...
But that's not what differentiates us...
cause right now, me and them...
we are all alone...
as they turn their backs to their women...
Instead of holding them tight...
we are one and the same...
we...
the vacant...
No...
the difference is when you are here...
next to me...
Yes...
when you are here...
...I sleep next to everything.
-------------------...more
The author (The pseudonymous unauthor) gave me a copy of the first chapter of his book (Titled “Aesthetics”). I am a huge fan of both pseudonymous people (Gee, wonder why that is?) and free stuff, so despite the fact that I am a poetry plebeian (High poetry for me usually consist of limericks who's first line ends in 'Nantucket') I gave it a go.
At first I thought it was good. Not spectacular, not great – but solid poetry that didn’t quite catch me. Combining that with the art, which is also good...more
At first I thought it was good. Not spectacular, not great – but solid poetry that didn’t quite catch me. Combining that with the art, which is also good...more
Mr. John Doe, you are not an unknown person. You are the voice that many should listen to. Imagine you were born couple of centuries ago. Do you think you would live despite the words you're promoting?
I was shocked, don't think I wasn't. The shock came when I realized that you are not a romantic poet, but a rough truth teller. You haven’t given the reflected picture of today’s world, but the true picture of our lives. We build our world on the bloodshed of our ancestors and celebrate it. What’s...more
I was shocked, don't think I wasn't. The shock came when I realized that you are not a romantic poet, but a rough truth teller. You haven’t given the reflected picture of today’s world, but the true picture of our lives. We build our world on the bloodshed of our ancestors and celebrate it. What’s...more
An exquisite and thought - provoking read! As George Orwell said, “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act”. This is precisely what the author of The Unwords is trying to achieve. A revolution in our perception of the world! By using honesty as his most powerful weapon, he pushes us out of our comfort zone and attempts to change our way of thinking ones and for all.
Nowadays the society is structured in such a way that ethics and humanity are becoming slowly extinct. The aut...more
Nowadays the society is structured in such a way that ethics and humanity are becoming slowly extinct. The aut...more
I absolutely loved this, verse was never this good when I did English lit many many moons ago or would be a big fan of poetry now. This will challenge your conceptions on certain topics and the religious iconography may not be to everyone's taste but you can't please everyone.
Overall the book is split into 3 themed sections and it flows so well, you can feel the different emotions that are being evoked and I felt connected to the unwords. The ending is a surprise, albeit a pleasant one, I hope p...more
Overall the book is split into 3 themed sections and it flows so well, you can feel the different emotions that are being evoked and I felt connected to the unwords. The ending is a surprise, albeit a pleasant one, I hope p...more
I absolutely loved reading The Unwords. I loved reading it for the same reason I love reading Orwell, because brutal honesty shines throughout the whole book. Nothing is left unsaid, all things to do with the way our system works are criticised and talked about in a very open and honest way, from politics, to relationships, the individual. After finishing reading, you won't forget what you have just read for sure.
I don't want to give anything away, but I recommend this book to everyone. I think...more
I don't want to give anything away, but I recommend this book to everyone. I think...more
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads and at first I wasn't sure about this book. I thought there are so many people out there who love reading poetry and philosophy books, but it isn't my cup of tea. Really.
Boy, I was totally wrong. At the moment I got the book, I read the book in one day. It left my mind blown and I couldn't sort out my thoughts, so the next day I read it again, that time more slowly, carefully thinking over each verse.
Some people find this book revolutio...more
Boy, I was totally wrong. At the moment I got the book, I read the book in one day. It left my mind blown and I couldn't sort out my thoughts, so the next day I read it again, that time more slowly, carefully thinking over each verse.
Some people find this book revolutio...more
A raw, captivating book of poetry that touches the soul and inspires the mind. I absolutely love the unapologetic, tender yet harsh words the author chooses to describe life. Many of the lines are so breathtaking and innate, they will haunt me for a long time. Such as: "What have I done so far...that hasn't led to nothing?" Haven't we all felt this way at one time or another. Also, The Unwords is beautifully designed with stunning images throughout the text.
If I had one complaint to express to the author, it would be there should be a blog or somewhere people who have already read The Unwords can interact and discuss about this magnificent book with no worry about revealing anything. I believe the book is impossible to discuss or review without revealing its "secrets". Other readers already know what I mean. Anw, this book really caught me off guard. The author takes a punch at the system and takes no prisoners. I have to admit, I read a lot of boo...more
Apr 07, 2012
John
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone
Recommended to John by:
a friend from The Zeitgeist Movement
Shocking!!!! I was lucky to get a "free" copy from the author, but I actually felt guilty because of that after I finished reading it. This book attacks your senses with every single sentence and by the time you reach its conclusion you will never be the same person again.
If there was ever an example of a book that was more than just words..this is it! If you are an idealist, an activist, or have any concern about the state of the society we live in today, The Unwords should be your bible! 5/5 h...more
If there was ever an example of a book that was more than just words..this is it! If you are an idealist, an activist, or have any concern about the state of the society we live in today, The Unwords should be your bible! 5/5 h...more
I received "The Unwords" in the mail today. I started reading it just to see what it was really about and I didn't put it down until I finished it. "The Unwords" is an exquisitely poetic tale which takes the reader on an unusual journey through the facts of the world we live in that we often don't acknowledge. I'm sure I'll read this multiple times.
Sep 19, 2012
Bettie
marked it as noway-josé
My o my, how self-important and wannabe-subversive is this.
oh my gawd!!! this seems so amazing!!!
Jun 05, 2012
Leslie Lagman
added it
It felt like the poem was speaking to me. Wow,
This book is a must have.
I just...
can't deal...
with such a large...
amount of...
ellipses...
I think I adored...
the compositions...
of the pages...
much more...
than the poems...
themselves...
However...
I did particularly enjoy...
the first part of the book...
and the third...
the second part was a little less...
enjoyable...
for myself.
can't deal...
with such a large...
amount of...
ellipses...
I think I adored...
the compositions...
of the pages...
much more...
than the poems...
themselves...
However...
I did particularly enjoy...
the first part of the book...
and the third...
the second part was a little less...
enjoyable...
for myself.
"We who hold the pen…
and like bricks we use our words…
how stupid of us…
how naive…
to even think for a second…
that the pen is mightier than the sword."
Fantastic.
and like bricks we use our words…
how stupid of us…
how naive…
to even think for a second…
that the pen is mightier than the sword."
Fantastic.
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| What's The Name o...: anonymous, dark, self-published, what's the name? [s] | 2 | 125 | 16 déc. 22:52 | |
| Q&A with the ...: * The Unwords: Under the knife | 4 | 12 | 28 juin 06:12 | |
| Q&A with the ...: The Unwords In Practice: More Than Just Words | 1 | 13 | 25 juin 10:22 | |
| ¡ POETRY !: The Unwords | 1 | 16 | 08 mar. 09:54 |
No biography is available for the author due to his personal choice of anonymity. He publishes, distributes and promotes his work, which includes both literature and paintings, directly and exclusively from his website http://www.theunwords.com
You can also subscribe to the author's blog at http://www.theunwords.blogspot.com
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When you can't live without someone...
that is not love...
that is called an addiction.”
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that is not love...
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