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book shelf thread time. post 'em anons.
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>>7380416
You start Anon.
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1/7
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>>7380573
2/7; i've posted some pics before but there have been some new books added since
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what are some books with good/funny dialogues?
i just read the Hangmen by Martin Mcdonagh and want something similar
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Symposium - Plato
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Journey to the end of the night is pretty funny at times, mostly the narration not the dialogue though
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Who is this lovely lady?
>“Surely, you must be joking,” Aech said.
>“No, I am not joking. And don’t call me Shirley.
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>>7380053
>“Where’s your proof, dipshit?” I asked.
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I know nothing about law, so I want to ask, can there be any sort of legal action for the use of that?
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>>7380111
Right!?
To so blatantly steal a line from Call of Duty . . . disgusting!
Anyone read this? I read Invisible Cities over the summer and loved it and just finished up The Nonexistent Knight. Exceptionally fun read, easy to get through and totally engaging. I haven't read something quite as literarily impressive, imaginative, and fun in a long time.
I'm thinking about saving The Cloven Viscount for next weekend and delving into more serious works this week, but I'm very tempted to get into it immediately. But the Divine Comedy and Go Down, Moses won't read themselves.
Anyway, has anyone read these stories? Anyone have any thoughts on it? The central theme I'd argue is identity.
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Comfy lit general discussion as well I suppose?
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I just finished Invisible Cities the other day and adored it. I've been debating over reading this right away or perhaps waiting a little bit so I'm not only reading Calvino.
Have you read anything else by Calvino? The Cosmicomics looks great as well
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I'm reading the Complete Cosmicomics right now, and it's superb.
Definitely a collection you have to read very slowly, but it's so worth it
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How do you /lit/ peeps manage to write when you got a hangover?
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>>7379974
Either stop drinking like scum, or choose a less plebeian drug.
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Beer and tomato juice.
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you don't
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Tell me which books you'll read to your children one day.
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>children one day
I'm not Chad...?
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Well, I guess I'll start with the Greeks...
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eliot, obviously
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Can anyone recommend me some books that will make me feel like this painting makes me feel?
I want to feel like I'm walking in a big city in the 1940's while Sinatra plays in the background.
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the fault in our stars
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Can anyone recommend me some books that will make me feel like this painting makes me feel?
I want to feel like I'm walking in a big city in the 2010's while Bieber plays in the background.
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Anybody read The Book Of Mormom? 2015-11-22 20:17:41 Post No.7379908
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Anybody read The Book Of Mormom?
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Is it as good as The Bible?
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okay seriously do you guys actually read the bible
why
I mean I get it if you want to understand allusions and stuff but do you like enjoy reading it or what
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>>7379924
Reading the bible made me go from fedora-tipper to loving Christ Jesus. Modern versions might take from the beauty of the work, but the King James Version or the Vulgate are empyrean
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>>7379937
i can tell if you're serious
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I'd like to learn more about architecture/city planning. Are there any good books on architecture written for the general reader (as opposed to professionals or aspiring professionals)?
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Anyone?
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>>7379807
start with the greeks
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>>7380365
"architecture"
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High-Testosterone Philosophers writings 2015-11-22 19:49:19 Post No.7379802
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High-Testosterone Philosophers writings
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Spinoza is probably the lowest-test philosopher:
1) No libido
2) Fat
3) Hair loss
4) Looks tired and depressed
5) Weak
His books also represent a sterile, logical structure. Of course, i agree with spinoza on determinism and such.
He looks a bit like Harold Bloom, also low testosterone. Are there any high-testosterone philosphers?
1) High libido
2) Not fat, may be builtfat
3) Hairy
4) Full of energy and will to dominate
5) Strong
Their books would be like dynamite, very life-affirming.
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Plato, obv
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>>7379802
not you to be quite honest with you family member
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>>7379802
foucault pre aids
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Best translations of the Tao Te Ching?
I've seen a lot, and they usually have one of two problems: either they're inaccurate because they're written by some white hippie who doesn't know the first thing about ancient Chinese, or they're illegible because they're written by a scholar.
I like the Derek Lin one because it's accurate and the Ron Hogan one because it's fun, but I would REALLY like to find a readable one with translators notes, especially in a pdf or epub format so that I can just tap links as I'm reading.
Also Taoism general
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i get what you're saying about the mitchell but i still like it because he is a good poet.
there's no such thing as a great translation. the best we can do is read several.
as a side note, i've heard to reach the highest levels of tai chi, you HAVE to learn chinese.
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>>7379789
>illegible because they're written by a scholar
Huh? Why would that make it illegible?
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I just use the Waley one. Probably the broadest impact on Western understanding of it.
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How can i write a rape scene?
Is there any example of a good scene of that kind that i can check? My protagonist gets beaten, raped, humiliated, nearly castrated and mindbroken, and i want to make it as terrible as it sounds, not some disgusting fucked up fetish fuel. Is this even possible? Should i just imply the rape like a pussy and not write it? Its supposed to have a lot to do with his psychological trauma afterwards on the story, so i thought i should write it, but at the same time i dont want it to feel edgy or forced.
Help me anons, or just tell me if you think i shouldnt even try it.
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>>7379733
>>>gif
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make sure you keep it light. Maybe have a comic relief character like Giz the Munchkin say things like 'He's gonna feel that in the morning'. Hope this helps
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Be careful. How important is this rape scene for your story? Sometimes, looking away and letting the reader's imagination fill in the blanks is the best choice, but it's up to you. Watch Irreversible. And I don't think mind break can happen like it does in them doujins. Research your subject. This is something where treading in people's toes is a very bad idea. Be careful.
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>reading classics with historical footnotes
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>reading classics in any form but the original manuscript
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>>7379632
But that is my favourite
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>my favorite book is Catcher in the rye
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damn, Sam Hyde is hot
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>>7379601
>unironically reading books
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>>7379611
This.
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What does /lit/ think of Michael Moorcock?
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>>7379550
His last name describes op's thirst for male genitalia
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>>7379550
I'd've changed my name desu.
Authors in bad ass hats thread.
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>>7379564
>>/b/