also nostalgia general
What the fuck's this all about? Paddling, or something?
>>9969593
there is some paddling, yes
>>9969589
is there a sea in some way involved?
Could poetry be ripe for a large-scale revival, considering readership of novels and other long prose works is diminishing? I mean, we shit talk Rupi Kaur on here a lot, but it can't be escaped that she's at least a kind of poet, and she has somehow managed to gain some manner of popular following. Maybe she's a sign of things to come.
No, culture's dead. Need to bring back real humans and then actual culture will reemerge naturally.
>>9969443
shut up retard. culture's dead because of capitalism. ezra pound was right.
>>9969430
>implying she's become famous because of her own merits and not because she is a non-white.
Read the essentials and stop shitposting about Jordan Peterson.
>Complete Works of Shakespeare as one entry
>>9969427
anyone who hasnt read the complete works of shakespeare should not be allowed to post on /lit/
>>9969431
I don't know about that. I've read all his shorter works but only about half his plays. Some of those I've read upwards of ten times (Hamlet probably over 20), but I've never read Timon of Athens.
Is this flowchart have any legitimacy (as in based on structural philosophy) or is it just a meme
>>9969379
*Does
Fuck me lol
>>9969379
it's a meme you dip
>>9969379
Kind of but not really.
Reading these books isn't going to solve all your problems, and most of them know that. But they will help you create your own framework.
Okay /lit/.
Give me something short to read.
this post
enjoy it!
>>9969324
the art of worldly wisdom by baltasar gracian and fug i'm a bug by franz kafka
O My God
When I look into the future, I am frightened,
But why plunge into the future?
Only the present moment is precious to me,
As the future may never enter my soul at all.
It is no longer in my power
To change, correct or add to the past;
For neither sages nor prophets could do that.
And so, what the past has embraced I must entrust to God.
O present moment, you belong to me, whole and entire.
I desire to use you as best I can.
And although I am weak and small,
You grant me the grace of your omnipotence.
And so, trusting in Your mercy,
I walk through life like a little child,
Offering You each day this heart
Burning with love for Your greater glory.
-Sr. Faustina
Has anyone ever tried learning Latin using the Dowling Method? Were you successful? Would you recommend it?
http://www.wcdrutgers.net/Latin.htm
No, fuck off
>>9969780
Bmfao hey Cameron
>>9969781
>>9969780
bmfao hey butes
When he's gone, who will defend the canon?
The Bloomin' Onion
me
dubs confirm
we will
this is killing me lads. I dont think I can finish, its too sad. why did our parents ever give birth to us. I dont want them to die. what will they think of us as they are dying. im not a very good son. did my my parents waste there time having me? jesus christ this final chapter is making me cry. well I guess it was a good book after all
so you're saying it's not about pirates
>>9969337
there are a couple smugglers bibles. weeeeeew that was really good. so far mcelroy is 3 for 3. i dont see how he isnt more popular. that last chapter was perfect. on the same level as the last transit from mason and dixon.
>>9969270
Good work Anon, Duke and Harry Tindall are both characters I don't think I'll ever be able to forget, now read women and men and let your brain melt
It was enjoyable but this has to be the most sentimental and out of character fanfiction that I have ever read. It really reeks of the author being absolutely buttpained by the events of Faust and completely downplaying all of the flaws of Satan until we have this kawaii "dindu nothing wrong except shitpost a bit" character (with only Berlioz existing to remind us that Satan is actually Satan - although whether he had anything to do with Berlioz's ultimate fate is still utterly debatable) and (in the classic fanfiction manner) scapegoating all the evil onto the Soviet Union instead.
>>9969175
I haven't read the book but I can tell from your criticisms you don't understand it.
>>9969175
Did you mean Berlioz the composer?
>>9969180
>I haven't read this piece of massive Pontius Pilate and Faust fixit fanwank
I can't believe that /lit/ loves this feelgood shit. It is feelgood but is incredibly derivative even when considered by fanfic standards.
Half-Life aside, are Marc Laidlaw's stories any good?
>>9969153
No clue, but he has links for their purchase pinned on his twitter. Releasing HL3 plot probably skyrocketed his sales.
voyeuristically sharing my diary with all you strangers. i like to read other people's diaries on this site too. incase you're bored or what have you.
valasaurus.diaryland.com
sharing your diary isn't voyeurism, it's exhibitionism
also r u a gril
if you're a girl post your feet
>>9969125
oh 4chan, never change.
i have ugly feet and my toes look like shite. XD
JOHN
GREEEEEEEEEN
>>9969048
Good thread.
>>9969048
JOHN GRENA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Ek3wlasjo
Is it true that John Green, famous "young adult" author and vlogger, in his words, "hates niggers"? Is it true that the first chapter of his newest book, "Turtles All the Way Down", is simply the phrase "kill niggers" over and over again? Is it true that internet celebrity John Green recently admitted that he, in his words, "drinks nigger blood every day"?
edgart allen poe discussion\
https://discord.gg/JDfr8tR
No /soc/ in /lit/ please
Is this the definitive take on the Arthurian legend?
>>9968995
>mfw the boys go to capture a unicorn
yeah probably. not only is it the definitive arthur book, its also simply one of the funniest books of all time. any time merlin or king pellinore is around i died. this and J R are the funniest books i've ever read. when sir grummore and the nigger are putting together the questing beast costume and they practice baying lmao
>>9969009
woops
Yes, but La Morte d'Arthur is a close second
is there a /lit/ recommendation on a book about the paris commune?
looking for more of a broad overview/historyrather than a social critique.
so /his/ then I'm to assume?..