Frank Robert Vivelo Bücher

Hrsg. u. Einf. v. Stangl, Justin Zahlr. Abb. u. Tab.

A disturbing, provocative novel about the search for meaning and purpose.It follows one mans attempt to find his place in the world and expands to provide a general perspective on the human condition.Adventure in Suicide incorporates in one volume all the issues found in other first-person novels of the what-is-the-meaning-of-life school (chapter one), it provides a response both to these other novels and to the issues they raise about outsiderism and the duality of human nature (chapter two), and it offers one logical outcome of this resolution (chapter three).Bellows Dangling Man, Goldings Free Fall, Camuss Stranger, Sartres Nauseawhat are these books about? With what human predicament are they grappling? To answer these questions, Vivelos novel restates the problem in basic form and presents the resolution in simple, blunt terms by a character who has intimately experienced, and worked through, the issues.The unnamed protagonist explores various avenuesphysical adventure, sexual indulgence, intellectual and artistic pursuitsin his quest for significance and heightened consciousness. He comes finally to a startling conclusion. Steel yourself for its impact.

Michael Deal is a novel about one man's struggle to find his place in the human community. The structure of the book reflects its theme. Every action sequence, every series of events, every chapter, as well as the entire book as an organic whole, exhibits the identical structure as its protagonist attempts to "fit in," is frustrated and fails, and reacts in one of two ways, withdrawal or attack, until at the very end of the novel he finds his own way of coming to terms with the issue. This blending of structure and theme is masterfully accomplished in the Africa sequence, which constitutes most of chapter two, the longest of the novel's three chapters. The theme of finding one's place may not be unique; but Vivelo's voice, as well as his manner of presenting this perennial concern, is decidedly different from that of any other novelist.

The memoir presents a unique narrative style, likening it to a trail of crumbs leading to a deeper understanding of an unconventional individual. The author embodies fierce independence and defiance of tradition, offering insights that range from profound to simplistic. Readers are invited to engage critically with his thoughts, which challenge conventional perspectives. Ultimately, the work showcases a rational mind, prompting reflection on individuality and the complexity of human thought, regardless of one's agreement with his views.

Focusing on the pursuit of individual happiness defined as psychic tranquility, this philosophy combines elements from Epicureanism, Stoicism, Empiricism, and Existentialism. It advocates for practical methods to achieve this goal by emphasizing personal control over thoughts and feelings while minimizing dependence on external factors like wealth and fame. The approach encourages personal responsibility for one's mental state, rejecting emotionalism and belief systems in favor of decision-making based on induction and probability.

The book offers a collection of commentaries that delve into diverse subjects such as religion, social practices, language, and education. Each piece varies in length and presents an irreverent or iconoclastic perspective while remaining instructive. Topics also include personal experiences like having babies and keeping pets, as well as deeper themes like suicide, art, and philosophy, providing readers with thought-provoking insights across a wide range of issues.

A conveniently sized, yet comprehensive, introduction to cultural anthropology in clear language and logically tight format. Contains key to other standard introductory texts and an extensive glossary of anthropological terms. Adopted at over 100 colleges and universities when first published. Republished, without photographs and appendix on incest, as CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY by International University Press of America in 1994.