EdgarM.'s definitions

Gregor Samsa

A character from novella "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. Awakes one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect.

"I frequently see references to Gregor Samsa in books, movies, and T.V."

by EdgarM. November 29, 2007

Daniel Johnston

Musician and artist who suffers from Bipolar Disorder. Has a cult following, but achieved little commercial success. His music is marked by profound emotion.

"Remember when Kurt Cobain wore that Daniel Johnston shirt? More famous people should do that."

by EdgarM. November 29, 2007

Herman Hesse

Author. Almost as likely to get you into Eastern philosophy as J. D. Salinger.

"Dude, I read Siddhartha by Herman Hesse the other day and now I wanna be Buddhist."

by EdgarM. November 29, 2007