The Slander of Equations (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Independently Published, 2026

1790199239 / 9781790199235

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Paperback. "The Slander of Equations" is the debut novel by Simon James Duffy, a Scottish-born writer, designer, and filmmaker. Born out of the personal loss of his brother, Colin, the book represents an intense period of creative "gusto" and serves as the foundation for Duffy's literary voice. It is described not as a problem to be solved, but as a story to be lived-an intimate, rhythmic dive into the "eternal becoming" of the individual.+3The novel employs a highly visceral and rhythmic prose style, often blurring the lines between reality, memory, and spiritual transcendence. It explicitly rejects "rigid calculations" in favor of the "uncontrollable" nature of being. The narrative frequently shifts between character backstories and abstract, metaphysical sequences where characters merge into a collective consciousness or "field" of light and energy.+4The story follows several interconnected individuals, each grappling with their own trauma, addictions, and search for meaning: Samuel Fuller: A man in his mid-thirties haunted by the loss of his wife, Rachel. He experiences intense, uncontrollable "invasions of memory" and flashbacks that disrupt his sense of time and reality. He eventually acts as a central "vortex" or "terminal" through which other characters' identities merge.+4Lucile: A bartender at "The Rusty Fish" named after B.B. King's guitar. She carries the trauma of her mother's violent death-a knife wound to the belly during a confrontation over her father's infidelity-and the subsequent abandonment by her father. She was raised by her grandmother and a surrogate father figure, Uncle Saul, finding solace in poetry.+4Raymond: A man whose childhood was defined by witnessing his father's brutal domestic violence against his mother. His journey involves a literal and metaphorical transformation into a being of light, symbolizing an "evolutionary enlightenment".+3Stephan Friel (Father Stephan): A priest and "party boy" whose character represents the tension between sacred duty and human indulgence. His transformation involves his religious vestments dissolving into a cloak of blue light, signifying an expansion of identity from exclusion to total inclusion.+1Rosie: A woman whose experiences of violation and desire are eventually "sung" and transformed during the novel's metaphysical climax, leading to a state of self-recognition and transcendence.+3The book explores several profound themes: Transcendence vs. Equation: The title itself suggests that life cannot be reduced to mathematical certainty or "equations". The "slander" is the attempt to categorize and limit the human experience through rigid structures.+2The Persistence of Trauma: Many characters are defined by a "wound"-whether it is a literal knife wound or the metaphorical weight of past violence and grief. The book explores how these traumas are not lost but "expanded" into wisdom.+3Metaphysical Unity: The novel concludes with a "singularity" where the boundaries between author, character, and reader dissolve. It posits that we are all part of an "eternal becoming," a "Great Yes" that connects every cell, atom, and galaxy.+3Addiction and Creativity: The narrative links psychopathology and drug use to artistic creativity, noting how musicians and bohemians use substances for "spiritual exploration" or to distance themselves from a harsh reality.+1 This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
The Slander of Equations (Paperback)
Autor
Simon James Duffy
Verlag
Independently Published
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
1790199239
ISBN-13
9781790199235

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