/lit/ - Literature

For our despairing NEET >>16713

The young man said, "My dear Fossil

Your dick grows no longer colossal"

So they finished the ride

With the toyboy inside

And a smile on the face of the fossil.

With apologies to Edward Lear (pic related)

>>16791

surrounded by heaps upon heaps of dead,

unruly in house in heart and in head,

wond'ring if yonder

those he's fond of do wander…

decidin to stay home and jack off in bed!

Everyday I used to stress and work

making money and sit on /lit/ and lurk!

All I do now is sit and drink and read

now that my time is newly freed

and give my cock its daily jerk.

yes

>>16466

Lolita is a more-or-less innocent kid that gets brainwashed, and Humbert lies to himself to justifiy it.

Dolores is as innocent as any other girl of her age - more than she thinks, less than Humbert thinks.

>>16466

did you actually read the book or just skim it? It's obvious that Humbert is constructing any kind of romance or lewdness and that Dolores is just s traumatized kid

>>16823

The link isn't working anon

>>16829

https://discord.gg/XDADYB

>>16837

send me an invite pls

fourlitreview at yandexdotcom

>>16881

https://discord.gg/r7QFpPW

Shit it needs to be more popular

>>16871

Yeah it actually has some potential

Charlie > (((Kafka)))

>>16874

Charlie Manson? In what way?

I read some of it. But I'm more decelerationist Linkola/Camette gang so id suggest it's a better path to go.

I read #ACC and it is good. A bunch of essays covering all the basics.

Tried the CCRU one, but tbh it's all just too weird for me.

>>16237

#ACCELERATE is a good one at the start, then it devolves into L/acc shit (left accelerationism) so it's pretty biased. I'd recommend reading both of them and adding Fanged Noumena to the mix, plus, to get a clear view of the topic and to avoid the dumb meme take of the topic (the acceleration of the contradictions) you should read the U/ACC primer https://xenogothic.com/2019/03/04/a-u-acc-primer/ it covers the history and contemporary developments around the topic. just dont fall for the dumb faggot take "Hurr durr capital goes brrrum brruum"

>>16237

I feel like this is a meme ideology. it's literally =gotta go fast=

>>16864

its acting like a lunatic and pretending the world is somehow changing because of it.

Le ironic retard who only pretends to act retarded for the greater good but is still a retard for all intents and purposes as far everyone else is concer, thats what being an accelerationist is like. Is also closet how closet degenerates allow themselves to behave that way and still think of degenerates as their enemies, fucking sociopathic and schizo shit honestly.

I'm not majoring in English because it didn't look like a good path at the time to get a job. I enjoyed improving my English in my English courses and sometimes like to learn about linguistics and etymology, but I don't know if I would've been satisfied to work as an editor or technical writer. English to me looks somewhat boring as a major despite its interesting aspects because there is philosophy and the sciences to choose from instead. This also gives me a wider range of knowledge that I can draw upon if I ever decide to write fiction.

Did you get any dual-major, minors, or certificates to go with your English major?

What were your electives like and did you enjoy the other required core courses?

Is there something you feel you gained as an English major that other majors miss out on?

>>16825

I've entertained the thought that I should have majored in STEM. I have a minor in history. I have taken courses in history, philosophy, botany, and classics and have enjoyed them.

Is there something you feel you gained as an English major that other majors miss out on?

An education

>>16824

Too late

>>16826

Excuse me, I meant to say that I missed out on an education. Writing is a skill but I feel as if going through most universities to learn that skill is a mistake.

>>16827

You do have more freedom though for elective choices, so in a way, that's more of an education because you can spread out across different subjects without having to get too technically involved in certain subjects. I think what I really had in mind is how STEM has more specific requirements in the workplace, whereas writing jobs outside of teaching and big companies can be obtained more loosely. I have this idea in my head that English majors are mostly made up of people that want to be a teacher or those that want to become an author, but I don't know how accurate that is. I never knew anyone that was an English major.

I feel like I missed out on philosophy and the classics by not taking them, even if I do read some of them on the side. If I ever decide to continue my education after my undergraduate degree, I'm thinking of changing my major to philosophy, religion, or anthropology. These are the typical majors people point out as having no jobs but I've come to see that they are my true passion now. One author I like got his undergraduate degree in geography, philosophy, and English literature (I'm not sure if this meant triple-major though), but ended his PhD in classics. So it's funny to see that he too came from geography and now he translates/interprets ancient and medieval manuscripts. Maybe I can find a stable job first and invest in pursuing my passions later. I've thought of writing articles for science websites as this might be the right kind of niche for me to fill into and there seems to be no shortage of websites, just not many that pay well.

>>16590

I already did. Not the worst thing to do. I'm working my way through law school and think I'll focus on IP. The thing about an English degree is that it's not a trade degree like a lot of STEM stuff, you have to find your own niche and hustle to get your foot in the door. After that, you'll probably going to have an easier time climbing the ladder than most.

>>16842

I just finished Pnin and thought it was pretty comfy

>>16842

Probably this and Amsterdam Stories. Perfect to just curl up in an armchair while it rains outside.

>>16859

Ordered, I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks anon

>>16741

Try independently thinking. Pick a book with an interesting summary. If you can't find anything interesting from him, then you don't have to pay attention to him.

>>16735

I think he'd say excrement

>>16742

>reading

You know we're on a lit board right?

Playing with words

The gist of Lacan's philosophy is that "We think we speak but mainly we are spoken." Going into it further would require more effort on your part. I'm dedicating my life to Lacanian analysis, you can ask me whatever about the theory and praxis of it.

It's probably because most people have only read Catcher in the Rye, which is above average, but not incredible. (Also because retard high school interpretations) I always felt that Salinger's short fiction was more interesting and an overall better read.

>>16847

I agree, nine stories is incredible. Franny and Zooey is great too.

>>16850

she needs to get that cup back on its saucer, she'll mark up that lovely wooden table!

I think it reads robotically. Try to read it out loud and see how it compares with the way you speak. This may help you find a way to make it sound more natural.

>>16832

That's kinda my exact issue. If I say it like I envision it in my head, all the details are missing, and the sentences feel real short.

>>16833

Then just keep writing till you get it all down. You'll improve with practice. The other tip is to read more.

Just read a shit ton and don't describe how people say stuff the reader will automatically imagine it.

>>16217

Came here just to say that. Thanks.

>>16255

>>16212

Go back to reddit and kill yourself, faggot

>>16255

and you're a fan of Harry Potter?

Do you happen to own a Nintendo Switch?

>>16217

>how can you hate lord of the rings but enjoy harry potter? are you thirteen years old?

Harry Potter is just way better

>>16819

Why would you even read that? It looks really gay.

That would be Tuck Everlasting

I think Anne Rice did something with that exact premise but I've never read anything by her, nor do I intend to.

I suspect this is not quite what you are looking for. I'll throw them out there anyway.

The original Foundation trilogy by Isaac Asimov. His short story magazine format may be easier for you to grasp being as it is somewhat repetitive. Most of the stories take place on planets though.

Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks. As I recall, themes ranging from "here it comes!" to exploring places long after an apocalypse run through this work.

>>16434

I did read your post wrong, dumb me. You clearly stated apocalyptic event, not post-apocalyptic.

>Event Horizon

So by apocalyptic event you mean a catastrophe/major accident and by deep-space you mean happening in space instead of on a planet? You could try giving Blindsight a chance.

>>16435

Just started re-reading Phlebas I forgot how based that shit is. FALC-tards BTFO.

>>16802

Also, there are some novelisations of Judge Dredd which has a similar feel.