To read on the Nook. Does anyone happen to know of one for sure? I can’t tell of the many that pull up which are and are not condensed.

Thanks in advance!

I Don’t see it mentioned often on here, but I really enjoyed reading A Passage to India this year. Unlike most classics, I actually did enjoy the film adaptation as well by David Lean. The book outlines an interesting time period in English-occupied India that I was not familiar with, exposing human prejudices and the commonalities that become apparent between us all if we show one another respect. Highly recommend!

Septology by Fosse and Ducks, Newburyport by Ellmann are a pair of books I can think of who use this strategy of ceasing the use of periods while writing an entire 700+ page book. While I don’t mind it, I know this strategy is a mixed bag. I definitely see the pros: the writer can deliver a book written in a way that is read as continuous thoughts that just don’t stop, which we humans oftentimes experience. Septology received the Nobel prize in literature and has critical acclaim, meanwhile Ellmann gets a mixed rep. I know it’s not for everyone, we all have different tastes, but I would appreciate some insight as to why, preferably from people who are used to reading such long novels. I know it may be difficult to stop somewhere in the book or maybe it takes a while to get used to but like I mentioned I don’t mind it, I just don’t know if this strategy could get old quick. (Yes I'm aware the mentioned books aren't classics but I wanted opinions from people who read classics and are unafraid by daunting books).

I'm looking for some copies of Anna Karenina and War and Peace and I want to find the most enjoyable translations. Does anyone have thoughts/opinions on different versions?

Hello-- I know this is a bit weird to post here, but I thought I might find the most people with English Literature degrees here, and I could use some advice.

I recently graduated from college with my BA in English Literature, and I feel a bit lost these days when it comes to jobs. What professional jobs would you recommend? What kind of professional jobs have you had?

Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë The house on the hill, Cesare Pavese Emma, Jane Austen White nights, Fëdor Dostoevskij The Comrade, Cesare Pavese Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf Carmilla, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu A happy death, Albert Camus Nausea, Jean-Paul Sartre Currently reading The business of living, Cesare Pavese

I am not an avid reader, I admire you guys for reading so much

Have any of you heard about the relationship between Shakespeare and Amelia Lanier? I had heard they exchanged letters, but haven’t found any reference to it nor them. I even heard a far-fetched idea that Shakespeare used Amelia Lanier as his shadow writer. Just wondering if anyone else had heard of anything like this?

Could you please suggest some groups / channels in social media (limited number) that one should check every now and often (not being a follower) to get good recommendation on classic literature in order to be a well read person. This means to include various genre but classic and also if possible book discussion.

The intention to ask for this is I want to read more and cut down my time on social media significantly by watching booktubers and facebook books groups. All to deepen my understanding of being human and the field of literature by deep reading. Thank you!

Has anyone here ever read the 1947 novel by Jean Stafford, The Mountain Lion? It’s supposed to be her masterpiece work. Also, how good are her short stories?

Greetings ye, I refer unto this particular Reddit-sect, asking any of it's Spanish-readers if the aforementioned novel possesses one or multiple translations into the language, and which one existed predominantly during the 1950's through 1960's? I ask for I wish to gift my grandmother the book, since she highly regards it from her youth, and I wish to ensure that I gift her the correct text, of her memory. Please, any information is appreciated.

~Waz

I've always heard that Lolita is a disturbing stomach twisting " classic " now based of the main plot it does sound pretty messed up and sad since it revolves around p*dophilia but as Anyone in the internet we've all seen horrible things out here , and tbh the more the book is disturbing the more I will like it since it means it has amazing writing, I've also heard I can't read this in the public 😭

i just do t wanna waste the money.

If you were sent to a remote island and could bring only one book with you, which book would you choose and why?

For me, that book would be Botchan by Natsume Sōseki.

Besides Amazon, where I normally have been ordering new books. Usually, I buy hardcovers but today got some paperbacks of some classics that arrived in 2 different packages, 4 out of 5 damaged. Amazon uses no packaging material, just toss them in box or bag where they get tossed around during transit.

So for online book purchases of new books, what merchants have you used that take care in the shipping of your orders? Small or big merchants, I want to try some new ones out. Thanks