What classic books are you reading?

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This forum discussion centers on classic literature recommendations, with participants sharing their favorite authors and books across various genres. Notable authors mentioned include Virginia Woolf, the Bronte sisters, William Golding, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Participants also express their preferences for fantasy series such as "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan and "Dragonlance" by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The conversation highlights a diverse range of literary tastes, from classic novels to modern fantasy, showcasing the community's passion for reading.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with classic literature and notable authors.
  • Understanding of different literary genres, including fantasy and science fiction.
  • Knowledge of literary terms and concepts, such as nihilism and humanism.
  • Awareness of translation issues in literature, especially with Japanese and Russian texts.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the works of Virginia Woolf, particularly "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse."
  • Research the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan, starting with "The Eye of the World."
  • Read "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky for insights into existential themes.
  • Investigate the "Dragonlance" series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, beginning with "Dragons of Autumn Twilight."
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Literature enthusiasts, students of English literature, and anyone seeking recommendations for classic and contemporary novels across various genres.

  • #31
Evo said:
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Tsunami, we will all have you to thank if chroot can add them. :biggrin:
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  • #32
Evo said:
Cragwolf, have you read The Metamorphosis or In the Penal Colony by Kafka? They're a couple of short stories.

I've read The Metamorphosis, not sure about the other one. It's been a while since I've read fiction, and much of my fiction is still at my parent's place, what, 10 years since I moved out? :smile:
 
  • #33
Evo said:
I liked Raistlin, even though he was evil & twisted he had a few nice moments.


You ARE my mom! He was the only one that actually did ANYTHING in the series. And they relied on him for everything.
 
  • #34
cragwolf said:
I've read The Metamorphosis, not sure about the other one. It's been a while since I've read fiction, and much of my fiction is still at my parent's place, what, 10 years since I moved out? :smile:
Well, unless you are a real die hard Kafka fan, you may not enjoy In the Penal Colony. It's a bit much, but very good.

Amazon.com reviews "Perhaps the best of these is "In the Penal Colony." It reads like Michel Foucault's "Discipline And Punish" on acid. It is almost like a satire on what Hegel liked to refer to as the "slaughterhouse of history." The story is at once terrifying and grotesquely comical."

I actually saw the movie version of "The Castle" before reading it. I was so angry. Just when I thought I would finally get some answers as to what was going on, when the land surveyor is chasing after the sled that is going to the Castle... :mad:
 
  • #35
I adore Tom Robbins. What an imagination! Who else could come up with a description like:
"Her hair was as straight and red as ironed ketchup."
:biggrin:

Still Life with Woodpecker is definitely the best of his novels.
 

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