Andrei Codrescu je uznávaný básník a esejista, jehož díla zkoumají současnou kulturu s jedinečným postmodermím a dadaistickým nádechem. Jeho psaní je známé svou hravou inteligencí a pronikavým pohledem na svět kolem nás. Prostřednictvím své literární tvorby i veřejných komentářů neustále vyzývá čtenáře k zamyšlení nad světem umění a reality. Codrescuův vliv zasahuje hluboko do oblasti poezie i prozaické tvorby, kde zanechává nesmazatelnou stopu.
„Svým Mesiášem Andrei Codrescu zaběhl na trávník Isaaka Singera, kde se nadskutečno mísí s nadpřirozenem, s brilantně utkanými postavami z konce století a kde se spřádají rozhovory s různými sektami, poblázněnými přelomem milénia. Pradávné touhy po věčnosti se mísí se špičkovou technikou modemů… Co vlastně znamená spasení v éře digitální mánie? Codrescu pátral po odpovědích tak zaujatě, až mu z toho hořely uši.“ Ed Sanders
Set in a unique creative writing class, the narrative unfolds with humor and eccentricity, showcasing the unconventional teaching style of Andrei Codrescu. The story captures the diverse personalities of the students, their wild ideas, and the unexpected lessons learned along the way. Through vivid anecdotes and sharp wit, it explores the intersection of creativity and chaos, making for an engaging and entertaining read that highlights the quirks of both the instructor and his pupils.
Gathers poems by Kay Boyle, Ted Berrigan, Ishmael Reed, David Shapiro, Maxine Chernoff, Tom Clark, and Bernadette Bayer
This debut collection of poems by Andrei Codrescu, a prominent National Public Radio commentator, showcases his distinctive voice and style. The reissue offers readers a chance to explore his early work, reflecting on themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. Codrescu's unique perspective and engaging language invite readers to delve into the rich tapestry of his poetic expressions.
A handbook for practical living in posthuman world - all by way of examining the imagined 1916 chess game between Tristan Tzara, the daddy of Dada, and V I Lenin, the daddy of communism.
Featuring an innovative blend of music and visuals, this multimedia release showcases the vibrant performances of Andrei Codrecu and the New Orleans Klezmer AllStars. Fans can expect an electrifying experience that combines traditional Klezmer sounds with contemporary flair, highlighting the unique cultural fusion and artistic expression that defines this collaboration.
s/t: & What Happened AfterwardsIn New York City in 1969, Andrei Codrescu, a Romanian poet just beginning to master the American vernacular, began writing The Life & Times of an Involuntary Genius (1975), a memoir of antic Communist youth now recognized as a classic of comic self-creation. "There I was, twenty-three years old, the possessor of a wealth of experience which had already spawned an equal if not greater quantity of mythicizing anecdotes."Anecdote 1: He was the intellectual love child of Transylvania's great culture heroes, Dracula and Ionesco, twin totems of the Immortal and the Absurd. Anecdote 2: He was a political exile from Communist Europe, and everyone knows that all exiles are geniuses. A later anecdote the one about the enormous file the INS had collected on him and his left-wing Neo-Beat activities provides the subject of the sequel, In America's Shoes (1983), the mock epic of his quest to become a U.S. citizen.This new book collects both of Codrescu's memoirs, together with the now-middle-aged author's wry notes on the young man who wrote them. While traveling the road from the Balkan forest to the land of the free, he writes, "I never abandoned my rebellious Romanian generation, within which I'd been raised a baby dissident destined for great things and prison. I just put on a cape ' a Dracula cape, with a star-spangled lining ' to complete the picture."
The narrative explores the vibrant and surreal life in New Orleans through the eyes of Andrei Codrescu, an NPR commentator and Transylvanian refugee. He vividly describes a city where dreams hold sway, featuring a unique blend of vampires, voodoo queens, and lively cemeteries that double as picnic spots. The presence of ghosts from various walks of life adds to the city's mystique, while the French Quarter's perpetual energy captures the essence of a place where the extraordinary is commonplace.
Exploring the intersections of politics, literature, and culture, this work by Andrei Codrescu serves as a refreshing antidote to contemporary disillusionment. Through sharp wit and insightful commentary, it addresses the complexities of modern American life and offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional narratives, making it a compelling read for those seeking clarity amidst chaos.