Stendhal Syndrome

by J.M. Donellan, Joshua Donellan

STENDHAL Feelings of increased heart rate, dizziness, disorientation, amnesia, hallucinations etc. in response to immense beauty present in either artistic works or the natural world.A collection of poems, short stories, lists and rants by J. M. Donellan, author of Killing Adonis, 2015 Australian Poetry Slam national finalist, and one half of electronic/spoken word duo Poetry is Dead.

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2016

About the author

Also writes as Joshua Donellan.

Reviews

[Joshua Donellan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing like reviewing your own book! Let's go with all five stars, I think. Also, this book comes with a 100% money back guarantee. If you don't love it I'll personally refund your purchase.*

*Please note there is a $55 administration fee required to process all refunds.

[Eden Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to have a chat with J.M Donallen at a small book signing and had my copy of this book signed by him as well. Donallen had an amazing personality and inspired me to begin writing. This is a bit more of a review on the author rather than the book itself so I must add that the poetry was just beautiful. A wide range from comedy to deep complex self reflection. This book was one of the first ‘poetry books’ I’ve read and I’m happy to say that it’s made an excellent impression on poetry for me. Thank you J.M Donallen!!

[Georgia Hansard · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

"My closest relationship is with a woman called... Siri
Who always listens and is there for me
Although sometimes I ask her, 'Darling, where should we go and get pancakes?'
And she replies, 'Sorry, did you say you want information on earthquakes?'"

[Hanaluci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stendhal syndrome is a book of JM Donellan’s collected poetry works. I have seen Donellan perform many of these pieces and he is a brilliant spoken word performer. These poems are just as powerful to read on the page as when heard spoken on stage. They are stirring, insightful, funny and heart-warming. These poems make you feel. They make you contemplate politics, religion, morality and the human condition all within a few pages. Donellan has an incredible command of language and I think his poetry is incredible. I really enjoyed this book.