Where were you when /pol/ had a /lit/ thread?
>>>/pol/63118222
The only thing /pol/ reads are infographics
>>7662688
Reading Atlas Shrugged now constitutes being redpilled. Aren't these the same people who complain about all the 'degeneracy' that capitalism brings about?
>>7662709
>/pol/ is one person
Does /lit/ use audiobooks or are they a waste of time? If no, what are some good audiobooks?
I think the generally held opinion on /lit/ is that they are convinient to listen to when you have to use your hands, but there are still many important things in the act of reading text alone that are lost, like the ability to go at your own pace or to reread or imagine your own narrative voice.
>>7662200
This.
I listen to Audiobooks whilst driving to and from work, and occasionally at the gym, but you can defiantly miss stuff, as audiobooks are more a passive activity, apposed to an active one.
Some people have trouble reading physical books, myself included, but I think pushing yourself is an important part of the process.
Find an Audio-Play version of The Seagull.
I was listening to it on a bus, and by the end I just sat there in deep silence, and I had missed my stop.
What's your opinion about this book? I've not seen it being discussed on /lit.
Also:
According to one of my professors, an European intellectual must read the Brothers Karamazov, Les Miserables and this. Is he right? Does these three books sum up the European literacy?
my favorite mann.
i think if you want a comprehensive overview of european literacy magic mountain is better. it's more encompassing in scope, whereas doctor faustus is more concerned with art and aesthetics in a more narrow way.
mann gets discussed now and then (there was a magic mountain thread earlier today) but he's definitely underread here. mainly cause he's actually good and not meme :^)
My professor said he chose these three books, because they represent the three most significant nations in literature (implying that Russian culture is part of Europe), they aren't short or simple at all and can be considered as classics by their own right.
>>7661803
I'll add the Magic Mountain to my to-read list.
How does this compare to Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus? Cause that was pretty disappointing.
I'm working through naked lunch currently and it's an absolute trip. I really need to read up on the Borroughs history because I know he was a junkie himself.
Anyways I'm coming with a curious question to anybody who's read it: what the fuck does 'dunking pound cake' mean? Is it a term for shooting up?
Shit book, probably means something gay
it just means some utterly awful depraved gay drug thing, like everything else
it's best left to the imagination
>>7661198
Why is it shit ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--RB1ZmF_B4
does anyone else despise these spooky nihilists?
>>7659672
nihilism is the ending of any rationalism by the empiricist (who always laughs when the rationalists take seriously their speculations). the more you are empirical, the less you are nihilist.
>>7659672
I despise white middle-class girls with posh accents.
>>7659672
why the fuck does anyone even make these stupid fucking videos can anyone even read anymore
why does someone think "well i should throw yet another shitty video to the digital hellscape while adding absolutely nothing to the narrative whatsoever"
why
why do people watch these
WHY DOES THIS PERSON THINK SHE IS A BETTER SOURCE THAN THE SEP
Anyone else think the starter kit could use an update?
yeah. pic related
No "Electric Sheep..."
The movie was better, honestly.
>>7653381
just stop posting it. I think the top 100 list we made last year is a good enough starter kit. you just have to look around for what book sounds best to you
Goodreads Thread
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2408134-sebastian
Hello Sebastian. How has your life been like recently?
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/35959535-crito
Finally got around to Clockwork Orange. It was fine I guess. I feel like I'd have enjoyed it more if I were younger and the language was a bit gimmicky after the novelty wore off.
>>7639450
>Hello Sebastian. How has your life been like recently?
still neeting
What is the best way to read the Kama Sutra, considering I dont know, nor am willing to learn the original language in which it is written?
I know spanish and english, and am willing to learn mandarín and arab.
Naked
read it in braille with your wang
*looks for a high five*
>>7661622
Dont read the Karma Sutra. Rather than sex tips, its more like a guide for outdated courting procedures.
Just get with the times and read men's magazines.
Currently:
- Euclid - Elements
- Charles Mackay - Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
- Homer - Iliad
After:
- The Works of Archimedes translated by T.L. Heath
- Thorstein Veblen - The Theory of the Leisure Class
- Homer - Odyssey
- Nicolaus Copernicus - On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres
Post what you're reading currently and after.
Currently:
Gardener's Art through the Ages: A Global History
The Cossacks - Leo Tolstoy
Sophist - Plato
After Tolstoy and Plato:
Statesman - Plato
Ancient Rome - Baker
>>7660428
In case you're not already doing it, make sure to read Homer all at once. Also I hope you enjoy Veblen; a cool book for sure.
>Currently
Appian
Roberts' "history of the world"
>Next
Sallust, Caesar, Dionysius
I've put off reading this for a long time.
Is it even worth it?
It's a meme book for meme people whose entire brains are composed of fucking memes.
>>7657916
Well that doesn't really answer my question
It's very short so why not. It's not great but still an "essential" work
what books and editions should be read to understand Epicurus?
>>7662959
In the last chapter of Zizeks "Trouble in Paradise" is an analyze of Nolans "Dark Knight" (particular about Bane) that might be helpful.
>>7662963
*analyzation
The Essential Epicurus
Then, On the Nature of Things by Lucretius
How do you earn money as a writer? Curious if anyone here's had some success with publishing, freelance articles, etc...
The standards for op-ed pieces online at even the reputable news agencies don't look very high(other than political slant) and there's still the minefield of nepotism and politik to navigate when it comes to popular communities like the Hugos. Thoughts?
http://www.pw.org/literary_magazines
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/
http://www.everywritersresource.com/topliterarymagazines.html
blogs
I'm a writer but the ad agency kind, not the kind that scores you points in hipster coffee shops.
I did freelance journalism for a while. That's viable-ish but you often have to come up with ideas for stories yourself... It takes a sincere interest in the beat you're covering to succeed at it.
Fiction?
I dunno man.
I'm inclined to call that a pipe dream or close to it. It won't happen without spectacular effort at relatively low pay.
I've heard of people doing the magazine and content hustle, the pay seems to max out at about 30 grand a year and that's working crazy hours. I'd honestly try my hand at getting a blog going before I'd bother with that kind of grind.
Basically, you REALLY have to love it, because the money won't be there, at least not at first.
>>7662405
>How do you earn money as a writer?
For the most part, you don't.
Literary magazines are a massive circlejerk so unless you have an MFA and know a lot of people involved with magazines, you shouldn't even consider that as a money-making option.
What words are people fussy about pronouncing, in your experience?
I was once told to say S'n George for "St. George," not Saynt.
Eye-ther not Ee-ther for "either."
All-w'z not All-wayz for "always."
Ett not Ayt for "ate."
>>7661976
No one. I don't surround myself with pedantic twats.
>>7661976
>implying the nature of words matters outside of the context of reading and writing
>>7661981
Surrounding myself with aunts was one of my poorer life choices.
What's a good intro to philosophy book?
I'm currently reading Questions that Matter by Ed. L. Miller, but I was wondering if there was something better out there.
I know it's a bit of a meme, but when it comes to philosophy, you really oughta start with the motherfuckin' Greeks, senpai.
There's a few Complete Plato out there online, you have to start there, it's the basis. Then you can start and build column and maybe a roof if you're bold enough.
>>7661967
anything by zizek
is it advised to take your time with this or can i plow through it this weekend no problem
The word is "plough" you fucking faggot.
>>7661391
enuf of your shit, please vacate my thread.
>>7661391
okay buddy
