Category: Literature
Is it True? Yes or Not?
Reality is something the human race doesn't handle very well. (Gore Vidal)…
By Cezar
The Fame Game
"I am utterly restless, quickly hurrying life. I am never contented, never unperturbed. I pull everything down and hastily rebuild; I am ambition, greed for fame, lust for action; I am the fizz of new thoughts and…
By Cezar
What does "being close" means?
"We were close. I hadn't talked to them for a couple of months, but everything was normal and everything was good." (Gene Hackman's daughter’s words after her father was found dead a couple of days ago)…
By Cezar
The Ultimate Russia Reading List
Here is a list of books about Russia or by Russian authors. I’ve read about 1/3 so far.…
By joeimp
"The Tale of Genji" and Me
When I was young, my grandmother and father taught me a daily value:"Do not behave in such a way that others would point at you behind your back.""Do not do anything that would become the subject of mockery."This…
By T.UTSUNOMIYA
Endarkening
I recently read Terry Pratchett's 34th Discworld novel Thud!. The Discworld is a flat spinning disc inhabited by various creatures - humans, dwarves, trolls, and others.…
By lonm
Feed My Sheep
Shelves filled with books line the aisles of a cozy bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, while a person sits reading by a window with a view of the street and trees outside. Soft lighting creates a calm ambiance, perfect…
By fjcasella
The Analects of Confucius
Though not a part of my family's teachings, a passage from the Analects of Confucius has nevertheless shaped me profoundly.Written in ancient Chinese over 2,000 years ago, the original text is complex, with…
By T.UTSUNOMIYA
Three Books
As ever, my Christmas presents included a couple of books, and I bought more on my trip to London over the New Year. And, as ever, the choices are eclectic, not limited to a single genre - the perils of a butteffly…
By travellinbob