>do you believe in the Bible? >the Bible is a hyperlinked library of wisdom across centuries. It’s not a book you simply “believe in.” >so you don't take it literally? >literalism is a modern distorti...

There was an American fucking cowboy in Dracula?? What the fuck

Thoughts on this guy? Almost everyone who reads his poetry comes out with an extremely polarized opinion. I generally dislike his poetry, but there are some high notes in his epistles and moral essa...

While I myself am very much an atheist-leaning agnostic, I still see a lot of value in theological and philosophical explanations of nature, even if they're not scientifically demonstrable or valid in...

Finished this yesterday recommend some similar stuff anons

What am i up for? (I will not ready every single volume of the Talmud ofc: i will follow the hints of a rabbi friend of mine that suggested me the most importan parts)

I give up. Calvin was right.

Knew everything that is happening now was going to happen 11 years ago. I had seen documentaries online & followed the stories like those from Omaha and of Mark Dutroux, et. al I do not want to profi...

>And here are six novelists and short-story writers whom I feel I do not need to read again: >* Graham Greene, whose combination of leftwing politics and Catholicism has never worked for me. >* Alice...

Why Jesus is more important than any human in this world, What vital roles does he play? Can you recommend any good literature about him and explain why he’s so important?

What are the best books on paganism? LARPing: Allowed.

Why is the divine nature considered Uncomprehendable? Are there any books that offer a detailed explanation of God's nature?

Do you have a reading and/or writing routine, /lit/? I often see threads on here started by Anons who don't have time to read, can't make time to read, are despondent that they're not reading enough....

What would Schopenhauer have thought of him?

43 pages in and enjoying this Leviathan so far. Have any of you read our edition? Thoughts? Feelings? General Mobile Cock discussion? Are Ahab and Queerqueg actually gay?

What would the literature scene look like and how would it have been different if the US specifically focused on continued union of the North American lands into one diverse country over getting invol...

is satre worth reading?

Why did he do it?

Wtf why did no one tell me he was so based?

Is it just me or this this limey pedo slop the most referenced work of fiction in modern history

Are you going to read it? It just came out.

Time for philology Lets examine word of the day: Neanderthal (of greek origin) Ne + ander + thal that equals no/none + Andrew (protector of man) + thrall that means neanderthals were slaves who emplo...

What are some other good Ernst Jünger books besides In Stahlgewittern?

Far too often men are prone to losing their tempers, but because of the violence they're able to inflict, the tantrum aspect is diminished during analysis. Do these warriors simply need a time out and...

It's not even that gay

>Shakespeare's Measure for Measure is a deep Christian allegory and the best comedy ever written Is this true?

Stars, Planets, and the Cosmos Edition FAQ: >What is worldbuilding? Worldbuilding is the process of creating entire fictional worlds from scratch, all while considering the logistics of these worlds ...

>dude what if there was a normal book but written in schizo

Is it normal to prefer the Bible?

Are you a Machiavellian? Statistically, you're not. But let's pretend. Most people are too emotional to play the game, too mentally handicapped to see the board, or both. This server was made for the...

What offering do you bring Glycon today?

Just got some used books and they're all stinky and someone even wrote shit down with a ball pen inside of them. Why can't you just take a fucking pencil to take notes and not smoke while reading???

https://discord.gg/EMq43xYNxq

Is there a definitive book on the SS? I was going to read 'The Order of the Death's Head' though it is getting pretty old at this point.

now that the dust have settled, who were the best millennial writers?

What are the best stories involving pigs? Don't say Animal Farm.

I HAVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR YOU

I've never watched anything by Peterson or read any of his books, so my knowledge is limited to what people say in this board. They always sound like fucking retards: Peterson tries to interact with t...

Any recs for The Great Courses?

I'm looking for nihilistic crime novels like Jim Thompson's output...books where everything is morally gray and the "good" guys are heavily flawed

What child literature did you grow up with?

>The Art of Sucking Dick by Jordan Peterson >Chapter 1: Dick Sucking in the Workplace >Slob on my knob like corn on the cob >Check in with me and do your job >Lay on the bed and give me head >Don't ha...

what did i think of this

Should I read Iliad to not get spoiled?

For undiscerningly adopting the slanderous preconceived notion of academia about him without digging deep into his edifice of ideas first. He's not even hard to read, wtf.

Recommended reading charts. (Look here before asking for vague recs) https://mega.nz/folder/kj5hWI6J#0cyw0-ZdvZKOJW3fPI6RfQ/folder/4rAmSZxb >Archive: https://warosu.org/lit/?task=search2&search_subje...

Is it stunning and brave?

Socrates intentionally gives faulty arguments in the Phaedo to show the importance of the dialectical method. His interlocutors do not do enough to question his arguments, thus leading them to eventua...

Books about the palestinian-israeli conflict and how the jews are vermin

How do I become an English gentleman bros? What's the angloboo reading list?

What are you reading currently? What do you think of it?

Which Agatha Christie book is worth buying at goodwill for $4?

Patrician newfag here, recommend some works similar to those shown in pic rel. Also, feel free to post your own charts and ask for recs, too.

I have a belief that there are "big" writers and "small" writers, and then there are some writers that can do both. And within all three categories there is the capacity for greatness. "Big" writers ...

Reading about human beings is a waste of time. Humans are a failed species, and there isn’t a single thing worth remembering about this wretched, detestable race. The mind is not fully confined to thi...

Why is he so retarded?

Is liking Bukowski reddit?

Lads I'm trying to find a latin quote (that is widely used) I think it was by Aquinas, it was something like: the truth follows from the majority, or the crowd of men is right or something like that. ...

>math is the language of the universe >the natural numbers start with one Does that prove that monotheism is true? Is there a logical fallacy here?

If Kafka wasn't a Jew he wouldn't be remembered. Absolute fucking garbage writing. He was right about wanting to burn it. I've pained myself through The Trial, Judgement, and Metamorphosis, and they a...

>I made it absolutely incomprehensibly dogshit, on purpose!

What are some books you wish you had read as a boy?

What's really stopping me from saving up $4-6k, applying for some remote job and moving to New York to live an extremely minimal life of writing and barely making living through a remote job? Been t...

Yet retarded schizo faggots want to convince you he was a poor worthless peasant.

I added a bunch of audiobooks to my list. what now?

What are the best (ie most revelatory) books on the Marc Dutroux case specifically, and on human/child trafficking on a broader level? I've already read Programmed to Kill and while it was really inte...

>Nooo why do you read 'Starship Troopers' in school?? It's heckin anti-communist anti-Russian anti-socialist fascist propaganda just like '1984'!!

The world renewed Women screwed We march through The incel revolution is due! With weapons and knives We shall fight And do to women What the romans did to the sabines!

Aw shit here we go again

Picrel is genuinely one of the best literature written in the 21st century

ITT: How to ACTUALLY read 52 books a year Just fucking use TTS. Lmfao.

Are St Augustine's Confessions worth reading if I'm not religious? Pic related.

Every single scene that doesn’t contain Faust should be removed Every single line that isn’t said by Faust or said by someone taking to Faust should be removed

tfw you realize the system isn't in a book; it's in your head.

"Numbers go up" edition Previous >>24547354 >What is Web Novel General? A general for readers and authors involved or interested in the growing phenomenon of 'web novels', serialized English fiction...

>Rejected material substance >Believed reality exists only in minds > Argued that God ensures continuity of perception >Criticized abstract philosophical concepts george berkeley was a step away from...

If you retread media and it doesn't give you the same vibes as when you first read it is it even good literature or are you just projecting yourself?

YYV5C2 God Damn Religion Sunnah & Suratun…Deadlier Dead https://youtu.be/Mp3aI3NCDwY

What’s the difference between great novels with artistic merit and entertainment slop?

is being a literature chud now mainstream? will there be a backlash on the publishing industry not publishing anybody male or white for 45 years? >https://x.com/ID_AA_Carmack/status/194514535763925815...

You know these books are basically A Song Of Ice And Fire but better. I know they're for kids, but nonetheless they're just better-executed at all the shit GRRM tries to do. They've got gory deaths ju...

who is the king of /schizolit/

Which books do you recommend for someone who wants to acquire knowledge as to the lies of the Jew?

The first paradox is actually really cool to think about and took millennium to be solved with Planck lengths (lowest measurement which can’t be divided in half). That one actually got me thinking and...

How does it feel to be on the lit board instead of the football field anon?

His books fucking SUCK!

For my part, I have long held the idea that the amount of noise a man can tolerate without being bothered by it is inversely proportional to his intelligence, and consequently can give an approximate ...

Just finished this book. And I have to say it was amazing. Setting aside the story for now, the prose flowed well and it was just overall pleasant reading the book. The occasional song was also a nice...

What's a book like this except for the left? >inb4 "direction brain" I do not give a shit.

Read Hilda Hilst. Start with The Obscene Madame D. She's way superior to the overrated Clarice Lispector, from the same country. Give her a chance. >The Obscene Madame D. by Hilda Hilst is a surreal...

Have you ever impressed a cute girl with your knowledge of literature?

Well, /lit/ , does he deserve our pity?

What am I in for? I feel a little nervous... i-it's so big...

opinions?

I just read for fun, but apparently I need to get "more" from lit. What does that even mean? How do I go about that?

ITT: Post books you were pleasantly surprised by and explain why Pic rel. was a surprisingly excellent rundown of the relevant subjects, as well as providing some interesting comments regarding specif...

Post your work and give feedback to others.

>*is the best american author in you're way* nothing personnel kid

Bad faith and existential angst (which Heidegger expanded upon)?

>Rage—Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters’ souls, but ma...

Why are male and female ideals regarding romance so drastically different?

I'm going on a road trip with my kiddo tomorrow, and I'm looking for audiobook suggestions. We're halfway through "What If?" by the xkcd guy right now. She's really into both science and goofy humor,...

"No killing goblins!!!" edition Previous >>24544309 >What is Web Novel General? A general for readers and authors involved or interested in the growing phenomenon of 'web novels', serialized English...

Why the fuck is Thomas Mann talking about ancient astronauts in here?

Academics, scholars, and philosophers who never get mentioned on here. I'll begin.

With whom do you maintain a literary correspondence? You do write letters to fellow authors and editors, don't you, anon??

What are you reading today?

Why are there no positive "literally me" characters? It's always someone troubled and deranged like Holden Caulfield or Judge Holden. Why not someone like Nancy Drew?

Good books on space and astronomy? Fiction or non-fiction. Someone with a bit of imagination, or something like Star Maker or Aniara. No Sagan. Don't want to read about Galileo and Einstein for the um...

I read better books than anyone else here

At what point does it go from building resilience to trauma?

Is this true?

>create a character as a symbol for temptation >name her “Cunny” What did he mean by this?

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O Gold! Why call we misers miserable? Theirs is the pleasure that can never pall; Theirs is the best bower anchor, the chain cable Which holds fast other pleasures great and small. Ye who but see th...

I challenge all the bookworm nerds here to write a better sentence than this. "because you lack the oratory to the gods, what are the odds they will listen"

I read 86 pages of this boring piece of shit today. I could probably finish it tonight if I wanted. How homoerotic is this thing? And the conch, the symbol of authority...Pink and cream? Really? It's...

Would Kafka be considered an existentialist?

Why does Thomas Aquinas use swear words in his works? I know some Spanish and Italian. I was put off by some words. Isn't he a saint?

>decides to write fantasy book series >magical fantasy world includes... >big nosed goblins as bankers... >a race of creature that are only happy as slaves... >presents indians are the least desirable...

Drawly relaxed sweaty sauntering chiaroscuro type-ah books books 'bout Loooooeezeeaannuuuhhhh?

How's the writing career coming, /lit/?

>there's an actual word for this very specific daily weather occurrence What the fuck?

>kino

Do the things he proposes in place of the things he destroys have any value