I am looking for some essential books talking about European paganism. "Asatru" and "seidr", things of that subject. I know that with Wiccans and what not, the term "pagan" is very broad.
I just want to learn about the philosophy and religion of my ancient ancestors, I don't want to read about Wicca or any other modern fabricated bullshit. Where should I start reading?
>>7704768
Adolf Hitler the Last Airbender by some crazy spic faggot. its good
probably Reflections on European Mythology and Polytheism
>>7704768
Just read the Eddas and sagas and all that.
>is jay gatzby the biggest beta in literature?
Not even close.
>>7704766
This was the post that convinced me that I was finally done with 4chan. There's so much more to life than browsing through the cynical diarrhea that people insist on shitting out on this site.
>>7704791
>There's so much more to life
Like what
Everything you do is meaningless anyway
Can anyone recommend a book dealing with loneliness? One that will make you feel like shit?
Preferably fiction, non-fiction is alright as well.
>>7704613
The Stranger by Albert Camus
>>7704644
That's a feel good book though dummy.
>>7704653
I felt neutral.
Hey /lit/
You and I are going to read the Bible together, one book a week (two if they're short).
If you're interested, add etriganthedemon71 on Skype and I will start a group.
Thanks.
i would, soaking into proust right now so not sure if i have time, but i will try
We are three so far. More are welcome.
Hey /lit/, i was reading a book for an english class, and was getting frustrated because of how the author seems to need to describe every person and object down to the atomic level. Is there a specific term for this, or is it just a preference of the author? (Stephen crane)
it just means you've barely ever read any "good" literature
>>7704525
Here's a response to your bait.
>>7704534
This might be true. I mostly read for fun, and those are typically stephen king tier books. I might just not be used to upper tier /lit/
So what is the legal line between inspiration and rip-off?
I am writing something that is basically the setting of a manga. The characters are virtually the same (with different names and attributes) and the setting is a ditto copy. All proper nouns are different and the details of the story are different. The outcome is also different. Can I be sued?
I know that 50 shades of gray was originally a Twilight fanfiction published on the net, then later the Twilight characters were removed and made into an independent story. In the movie industry ripoffs are all too common. Even hollywood rips off ideas from Korean and other industries sometimes without giving a penny in credit. Don't even have to say about other countries who are even more blatant.
>>7704271
>the details of the story are different. The outcome is also different.
If it's that different, I dunno if people will be too upset or anything.
If you're really scared, go for the "fair use cuz of parody/criticism" tactic. Like, have a character read the manga and say, "Wow that's just like our story," or something to heighten your intent that this is taking inspiration from it. Yeah, it doesn't have to be that blatant, but you know what I mean.
>>7704271
>worrying about getting sued for writing a book that you'll never actually write
Even if you manage to write it you'll never get it published
>>7704311
I have already written it and sending it to a few agents. I'm wondering if I should reveal this fact to them or not. Yes, maybe I won't be published, maybe the world will come apart tomorrow. Who knows..
Hi fellas! Is the Everyman's Library version of Confessions good?
y not google reviews on it
This series is pretty good, heh?
It is that.
Im terrible at conversations in my wrighting is there any technics you guys use to make it more natural.
>>7704131
You should probably just talk to people, then from there you can be creative with the syntax. If you were writing some shitty science fiction novel then obviously people wouldn't be talking in the same way that they do now, so you got to get creative with it.
Are you Wilbur or Orville?
>>7705675
wright on, bro!
OP: watch every episode of "House" and study the way he shits on everyone else. because there is nothing more natural in conversation that shitting on people.
Just started reading this and I have to say, this shit is some of funniest shit I have ever read, it's shitposting on a whole another level.
Anyone who says this isn't a postmodern masterpiece doesn't get it.
agreed
Thanks, I guess, nobody in particular replied.
>>7704117
Did you write anything in it?
>Start reading pic related
>Finish it
>Close cover
>Scalia dies
What should I do with my new power /lit/? What should I read next? Which author is next? Any ideas?
Inb4 my diary desu
>>7704074
>>7704080
Please fix America OP
>>7704074
If you reread it, DFW could have divine discussions on English language usage with the coauthor.
Is this an accurate tier list for /lit/?
>>7704070
>Atlas Shrugged
>god tier
>>7704070
No. It's a joke.
It might be for somebody. I think its a shit list of random popular books in random tiers
/lit/
I come to you with more of a /book/ request.
I need books on different periods of art, definitive guides and explanations or historiographies or histories of artistic movements. Generally, western art movements, but I'd love some insight on the east as well.
Thanks. <3
>>7704055
I peeked into this just yesterday and saw that norton's "history of western art" is supposed to be like the bible of art history.
Besides that I can't help, but I'm also interested in this and hope someone else will know more.
gombrich - story of art
>>7704152
is good
Jansen 's history of art is also good
What are /lit/'s thoughts on Atlas Shrugged?
>>7704000
One of the greatest books of all-time and must read for any libertarian. The rights of the individual should take precedent above all else.
>inb4 statist socialist collectivist shills
>>7704000
Enjoyable, but incompetent philosophically and economically.
Do memes shrug?
What is fundamental /kantcore/?
Who's his best translator?
prolegomena and anything by Cambridge
Learn german, you will always miss out on smth when reading translations.
>>7704091
This is your best bet if you're an English friend, ideally you'll take a course with a dedicated Kant scholar teaching
>>7704104
This is your best bet for a full, comprehensive, solo study. The philosophical systems of those rooted in German (i.e. Kant, Hegel, Heidegger) owe a great debt to the malleability of their language and to really appreciate it you need to at least reach for a similar understanding.