Donald Harvey Marks
Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕ to you. The Easy Existentialist
The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www. DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack. Follow my reading of books on @Goodreads @DHMarks
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May 20, 2026
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Episodes
Love Is Not All. The sonnet to love unrequitted, by Edna St Vincent Millay 22.05.2020 2:26
This beautiful sonnet depicts the love affair from a woman's perspective, from her first attraction, thru the consummation and leading to her sorrow at crushing breaking up. With full explainer to help understand the context.
Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? What the Merchant of Venice said and why. 22.05.2020 5:05
In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a money lender. Then I will read Shylock's own explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh. Lessons that still hold true today
Bloodbird, dangerous medical fiction about transplants, greed and murder, by Dimitri Markov 21.05.2020 4:56
Bloodbird🦅, dangerous medical fiction, the 1st member of the Dangerous Doctors series by physician⚕️ author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks. A desperate patient and an organ that is Not the only thing transplanted. Life in USA 30 years from now, still gripped by virus🦠 and pollution. LMK if you understand the title.
Tomorrow, at Dawn. The Tragic Poem by Victor Hugo written after his beloved daughter's death. 20.05.2020 3:07
This deeply moving and intense poem was written by French author Victor Hugo in memory of his daughter Leopoldine. I include introductory and contextual remarks to help you better appreciate and understand the circumstances, which, as a father, I cannot even imagine. LMK your own reaction
All The World's a Stage, in "As You Like It," by Shakespeare. Explainer, what Jacques said and why. 20.05.2020 3:53
The famous, familiar, meaningful and reflectful Soliloquy by Jacques in "As You Like It", by Shakespeare. Read by Donald H. Marks. Complete with helpful explainer for context.
Vera Mortina, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. A criminally insane murderer doubles as a healer. Let's hope it is fiction 15.03.2020 17:10
"Vera Mortina: When the patient is not the sick one! (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 4)" read by the author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/7mlyZFz . Violent doctor, greed, psychosis at a local hospital.
The Surrogate, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed and lust in the in vitro fertilization racket, too realistic to be fiction? 10.03.2020 5:16
"The Surrogate: A young woman trapped in the greed and power of the IVF indu$try. (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 3)" by Dimitri Markov.- aka Donald H. Marks http://a.co/bLJDHs9
Her Charm Was Contagious, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed, jealousy, murder and senility in a medical practice. 09.03.2020 6:20
"Her Charm Was Contagious: A dangerous doctor and a patient who just loved everyone to death! (Dangerous Doctors Series, Book 2)" read by the author Dimitri Markov aka Donald H. Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/bY8QqCF RT and F. LMK via Signal app if you get the title.
Redlands, existential poetry on hopelessness and love, read by the author, Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 2:56
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
The Golden Fleece, reflective existential poetry read by the author, Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 3:10
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Waiting for the Arrival of The Midnight Special. Driving, nearly erotic existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 5:58
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Untitled, an existential poem on a missed opportunity for love, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 2:03
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
To the unknown female sitting alone, existential poetry on a potential encounter, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 2:36
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Lady on a time bomb, existential and suggestively erotic poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 3:02
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant sexual visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Moments. Evocative existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 2:36
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Reap, existential poetry on tragedy of causation, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 1:25
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Life in the Fast Lane. Hard driving existential poetry on the pressure of modern existence, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 1:20
"Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Je t'aime. Tender poetry of existential love, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 1:34
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Magnetic Force. Existential poetry on the pressure of romantic attraction, read by the author Donald H. Marks 09.03.2020 2:21
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
What I have not told my family about the meaning of time. Personal Reflections on mortality and the illusion of longevity 09.03.2020 12:21
Deeply personal and hopefully insightful reflexions on longevity♾️ and the meaning of life. Written and read by Donald H. Marks. LMK your own reaction
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