Essays After Eighty by Donal Hall
Mariner Books, 2014
Here is one book I finished reading from our BTS Reading List of 2024.“Essays Before Eighty” by Poet Laureate Donald Hall is a book that Park Jimin of BTS has read. A collection of 14 essays, Hall’s background as a poet is evident in his prose. His essays often have a lyrical quality, with careful word choice and deliberate pacing that create a sense of space and silence, much like poetry. This allows readers to feel the pauses and the weight of his thoughts.
The essays reflect a deep awareness of both the external world and the internal experiences of Hall. He writes honestly about growing old, dealing with entropy, and the changes in his body and mind, all while remaining sensitive to the beauty and pain around him.
The book serves as both a farewell and an ode to Hall’s life. It’s clear that he is looking back on his experiences with a mix of gratitude, humor, and resignation. The essays read like a final conversation with a wise, witty friend who has lived a full life and is now preparing to say goodbye.
No wonder, Jimin took away a valuable insight when he spoke about the book in one of their team meetings, “let’s not make a standard with age, young or old…” suggesting to make a song from this theme.
Sources on Jimin recommending the book: @choi_bts2 and Times of India 4.27.2022
Rating: 5 Bookmarks
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