#theoutsider

In 1956, Colin Wilson, a young and ambitious writer, became an overnight sensation with the publication of The Outsider. The book, an exploration of alienation and existentialism, resonated deeply with readers in a post-war world grappling with identity and meaning. However, the myth surrounding Wilson’s rise to literary fame was as captivating as the book itself. Living in London, Wilson wrote during the day at the British Museum Reading Room and slept rough on Hampstead Heath at night, a testament to his determination and unconventional approach to life.

Wilson’s story became widely known after the Evening Standard published an article about his austere lifestyle. For many, it symbolized the romantic ideal of the struggling artist, sacrificing comfort for creativity. Hampstead Heath, with its sprawling greenery and sweeping views of London, provided solace and inspiration for Wilson during this time. Yet, his description of carrying a heavy sack of books and enduring sleepless nights hints at the physical and emotional toll of his journey.

The 1950s were a transformative period in British literature, marked by the rise of the "Angry Young Men," a group of writers challenging traditional norms. Wilson, often associated with this movement, stood apart due to his philosophical depth and introspective themes. The Outsider examined figures like Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, and Van Gogh, exploring the struggles of individuals who defy societal expectations to search for deeper truths.

Wilson’s time on Hampstead Heath reflects the resilience and passion that defined his early career. His journey from homelessness to literary stardom is a story of perseverance, mirroring the themes of existential struggle and triumph that made The Outsider a landmark work. Today, his legacy endures as a reminder of the sacrifices often demanded by creative ambition.

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We’re watching the mini-series of Ateven King novel “The Outsider” on HBO. It’s really good. I haven’t read a Steven King novel in decades, but watching this reminds me of just how intense and haunting reading his books can be. I’m glad I’m not reading this- I wouldn’t be able to sleep! #TheOutsider #StevenKing

#7books to know me. Difficult choice and probably lots I have missed out but here goes in no particular order

1. Iain Banks #TheWaspFactory
2. Evelyn Waugh #Scoop
3. Joanne Harris #GentlemenAndPlayers @joannechocolat
4. Abi Darren #TheGirlWithTheLoudingVoice
5. Margaret Atwood #TheHandmaidsTale
6. Albert Camus #TheOutsider or #L'Etranger
7. Lewis Carroll #Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

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#TheXFiles is near the top of my list, but #TrueDetectiveSeason1 is total comfort viewing.
For fun, #BuffyTheVampireSlayer especially season 6!! #OnceMoreWithFeeling :D
Also, #BobsBurgers is pretty much just on loop in my house; and when we get bored, #Archer.
#TheOutsider, #CabinetOfCuriosities, #Fringe! Love Fringe!
Then there's #MindHunter (yes, #AnnaTorv is the bees knees). I'm sure I've forgotten some, but these are all the "biggies".

『アウトサイダー』E10。すごい。いや、もう、すごい。安易な怪奇に落とし込まず、かと言って安易なリアリティーに寄せることもなく、それでも人々が一応安心して暮らせる日常を取り戻すために秩序を回復しようとするプロセスがすごい。もちろん、そういうホラーがいままでになかったわけではないけど、にしてもその描写の執拗さがすごい。そして、これまでいろいろと抑圧してきたあれやこれやについに着火するわけだから、うーん、いやはや。よいドラマでした。
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「息子が生まれた日に「15年前に死んだ母親にも息子の顔を見せたかったなぁ」と思っていたら、ラジオから母親が亡くなった日に家で聴いていた音楽が流れてきた。これをどう解釈するか？」という問い。
いま彼らは超自然的な、おそらく怪物めいた何かを探ろうとしているので、つまりこの問いの意味は「人間の手に余る非科学的ななにかがこの世に存在し、かつそれらは人間に接触してくることはあるのか？という問いだったはずなのに、それを「ただの偶然だ」で済ませた。
結局彼らにとっては合理的な推論を積み重ねた結果として超自然的な存在を見出したのだとすれば、常識的にありえないとしてもそれが真実なのだろう、って考え方なのね。登場人物たちの立ち振る舞いにもそういう葛藤が表れているのでとても楽しいです。いいドラマだなぁ。
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『アウトサイダー』E6。綿密な調査で数々の証拠を集めてロジカルに検証した結果としてとても不条理な結論が立ち上がるの、レムみがあって素敵ね。そしてこれまでは抑圧的に演出されてきた数々の怪異がぶわぁっと吹き出してきた。いやー、これはおもしろすぎるでしょー。
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科学的事実に裏付けされているにも関わらず互いに矛盾し合う数々の証拠をもとに、驚異的な記憶力と論理的思考を持っているけどいわゆるサヴァン的な人が私立探偵として事件を捜査する。なんて楽しい展開なんだっ！
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「この儀式後、各信者は額に灰の十字を付けたまま教会から出て、外を歩き、通常（しばらくは）額に記された十字を自ら拭い去ることはない。」

ふーん。
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やだー、キモいー！ ゾワゾワするー！
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The Indian Express Retweeted:
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#HBO #TheOutsider has proven to be as good as, if not better, than the best-selling Stephen King novel it takes its source material from. https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/the-outsider-review-ben-mendelsohn-stephen-king-hbo-6310858/ …

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#TheOutsider оказался прямо отличным. Интересно, что дядька Кинг там напридумывал дальше.