I'm looking for clever illustrations of what a leftist utopia/dystopia could look like, with special attention to the rough edges. It would probably be scifi.I'm not asking for chudslop written by poltards and their likes, nor a time-wasting apologetic wet dream, but rather a sincere exploration of the good and bad sides.For example, "The Compass Rose" by Le Guin showed interesting ideas about what an anarchist society could look like, sad things included.
Just read We
>>24953205Sincere thanks for the name, I'll read it, but I'm looking for more subtle things than totalitarian dystopias based on USSR
>>24953292>dystopian fiction>subtlelol
>>24953192>LeftistWe are not in France fighting over we keep the monarchy or not."Left" is for freedom from controls (such as the king)"Right" is for the controls of societyMarxism (economics plan aside) is as authoritarian as any old monarchy.For a Marxist dystopia: The Doomed City - StrugatskyFor a *communist* (anarchist) utopia: News From Nowhere - Morris
>What makes you think you're good enough to write a book?
>>24948669Because I've written six and I don't need the approval of other people
>>24951847Did you gain any readership?Would you consider yourself a graphomaniac?
>>24948669Because my ideas are actually kind of fire and I like writing. And I have a lot to say paired with an outlook that I think is a needed one.
I'm high IQ and have a lot of empathy and can intuitively understand how people think. Only real problem is being a shut-in with little life experience and while that definitely hinders me I don't think it's a fatal blow. It just means my work should lean heavily into expressing the pain of isolation and alienation.
>>24951814good mindset, good analogy
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>>24953132Unironically not wrong
>>24953141Seems easy to me lol
>>24953132He's basically admitting that he's impulsive (which is a sign of executive dysfunction)
>>24953132Somebody post the real one please I lost it
>>24953131And?
There is no humiliation ritual worse than advertising your own writing.
Why would it be humiliating? YOu live in a world oversaturated with corporate stories and corpo controlling the internet and media. And while I say that, it was the same in the past as well. Most of the great authors had to work hard to get any recognition, and most of them did not get it in life because the mainstream stuff was still controlled by the rich and powerful then as well. If anything it is mark of putting your soul into the story.
>>24953232Maybe not a humiliation ritual but it certainly is uncomfortably self important to judge that other people should read your thoughts about whatever, especially if you're writing something that isn't bound by rigor and discipline (i.e. most fiction, essays, memoirs..etc). You either accept the fact that you're delusionally egotistical or you fold.
Two Weeks Left Edition>Old:>>24936611>Recommended reading charts (Look here before asking for vague recs):https://mega.nz/folder/kj5hWI6J#0cyw0-ZdvZKOJW3fPI6RfQ/folder/4rAmSZxb>Archive:https://warosu.org/lit/?task=search2&search_subject=sffg>Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1029811-sffg
>>24952794It's a good journey but the author whiffs the ending hard.
>>24953263Sounds more like a thriller rather than sff.
>>24953263Do you want the main character to have the ability to look like a different movie actor in every tome?
>>24953278Is there no noir urban fantasy? I thought that at least Harry Dresden fits.>>24953280I have described what I want.
>>24953296https://forms.gle/prDdNXyrgtXnTVeD7
What the FUCK was Stephen King thinking?
>>24951534I don't know how you did it, but you somehow made your fantasy of having sex with multiple women at the same time as gay as possible.
>>24952324The book doesn't have clones and is told through the eyes of one their descendants (the baby of a baby)
>>24951199Than why are they so goddamn retarded?
>>24952325When women run a train on a man, they turn him out, he's just some whore, the straight version of IT.
>>24951534When it's time to penetrate, it's best if the girl left out is going in between you and the other girl. She kisses you while she gets eaten out, or vice versa, for example. It's okay if you're the one giving pleasure to both sometimes but if that's the case there are other times where you're getting pleasured by both as well.
If you aren't religious is there any point in reading religious literature? Other than the bible
>>24953148to infiltrate a network of believer?>missionaria protectiva
*believers
Not if you're content with being irreligious, it's a waste of time to peruse superstitious old tomes. But if you want to understand religion, and the religious mindset, for whatever reason, then reading their texts might be helpful. I did study the Bible briefly, in order to better understand Christians, but it had no effect whatsoever on my atheism and it didn't much improve my opinion of Christian "scholars" either.
>>24953148Reading religious texts are vital for understanding a lot of art. Not just paintings/sculptures, but it's embedded in a lot of authors as well. Unless you mean something different by religious literature, like apologetics books. Then probably not, unless you're interested in debate. If you mean something like religious fiction, then you're probably not missing much, as it's made for the existing believers' tastes.When I learned the basics of Buddhism, then a lot of shit in Japanese media made way more sense. Same thing with Christianity in the west.>picrelThat's actually a really good book, and would help you greatly, if you're looking to understand the Gnostic Christian denominations.
>>24953216>his life is short, and even shorter for the atheistChristcucks don't even care about this life. They believe that it's dirty rags, and that they care about the eternal life.
What is the oldest book you've read that really disturbed youI just finished reading Matthew Lewis' The Monk and was surprised by how brutal it still is after over two centuries
What's the best Stephen King book out of these to read: >Gerald's Game>The Long Walk>11/23/63>Cell >Eyes of the Dragon>Rage>ThinnerThese are the only ones I'm interested at all in reading. I'm also wondering if anyone could recommend books or stories similar to King's novelette Jerusalem's Lot? I couldn't care less to read the book, the prequel was fucking awesome though.
>>24919376>The Accusations>Lewis was accused of unoriginality because he essentially created a "pastiche" by borrowing plot motifs, characters, and entire scenes from various European sources. >This practice was not as strictly policed as modern copyright law dictates, but critics used it to malign Lewis's literary standing, especially once his identity as an MP was revealed.
>just read George A. Romeros' "Clay"Holy shit.
>>24923511Ooh, gonna have to look up Fear of the Deep, I love oceanic horror.
Finished The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us AllRanking best to least enjoyable. Total blast to read along with the prior two collections. >Men from Porlock>Blackwood's Baby>Hand of Glory>The Siphon>Jaws of Saturn>The Carrion Gods in Their Heaven>The Redfield Girls>More Dark>VastationReading Creeping Waves now.
What's the funniest book you've read?
>>24951738Love this lil book like you wouldn't believe. Also, for any posters bemoaning the lack of romance in novels for men, Lucky Jim has a great one.
probably American Psycho
Only book that has made me laugh out loud
For me it's American Psycho
Nominate science fiction and fantasy books for this brand new top 100. Only 10 nominations per voter, so choose wisely. Nominations will close on Friday, and voting will begin.For Series: Use your best judgement on whether to nominate an individual work or the series itself.https://forms.gle/prDdNXyrgtXnTVeD7FAQs>What qualifies as science fiction? / What qualifies as fantasy?>Why did the poll dictator disqualify my nomination?>Why no no horror?>What format will voting take?
Give me some good 20th century French Romantic 100-150 page novels
Buump
>>24952546I don't understand color ereaders. If you want to read magazines or comics or multimedia why not use a tablet?
>>24947416>buy a used book on ebay>find a 20 year old photograph halfway through the bookYou poorfags will never understand the pure sovl of reading books.
>>24950873Boox Note series
>>24947268Indeed. But I use mine for reading essays and poetry, and it’s wonderful for that. Still would never read anything substantial on it.
>>24952544Lots of devices dabble in things other than just reading. Lots of devices let you connect Bluetooth keyboards for typing, and headphones for any number of apps. Not just audiobooks, but Spotify/Youtube.You're probably not aware, but having Google Play is a common app on ereaders, because lots are using Android.Lots of retards just leave their Bluethood/Wifi running constantly on all devices, so they drain their batteries for no reason.
I read Augustine's Confessions which convinced me to get a Bible (picrel) and I've been reading through the gospels and psalms and proverbs and have decided I want to get more serious about studying the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Can any anons recommend me a good study bible to get over winter break? I was considering getting the Ignatius catholic study bible or the Reformation Heritage KJV study bible but I'm open to any suggestions. I've attended catholic mass a couple times and also intend on trying out a Lutheran and a Presbyterian church nearby, but I was raised in a secular household so I have no idea what I'll end up choosing denomination-wise.There was a thread earlier this week about Machen where someone posted some /lit/ and I got some writings of the Church Fathers and Luther I intend on reading through as well, but aside from that and a few youtube videos from online personalities I'm pretty ignorant so I'd be grateful for any help
>>24952951One example on how "Atheistic Scholars" aren't really as "unbiased and scientific " as they claim is that some of them try to twist Paul's words to claim he didn't oppose same sex acts.When this is one case where you don't even need a tradition of sorts to interpret the text.
Robert Alter's Hebrew Bible for the Old Testament.
>>24952423Also would you be willing to explain why you recommend Sproul as opposed to reading the Church Fathers or, since you're coming from a reformed angle, Calvin himself? Is it a bad idea to get too into the weeds of theology this early or is there some other reason
>trying out churcheslmao this is ridiculous
>>24953224You need to remember that Christcucks are retarded. So they join the religion before reading their holy book, or knowing what they understand the religion to be.
Talk about poems/poets you like, post your own work, and critique others.
Wrote this one venting about some stressful stuff going on in my life.Can you guys recommend me poets who only write miserable poetry?
>>24952759You might like Philip Larkin
>>24950982O watersCutteth Earth,Divide,Make plenty Thine harvest - Multiply! -Tis no sin to dieNor fault to live;Harvest's bountyOf Life's joysMake complexionOf grander questionsLike wine,To sooth theComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
Accidentally yoursI open up after a whileWhy notBut you ask questionsHmm – unsureOi oi, slow down I’m made of tiny bitsIf you press to hardI reset to LatinDamned if I knowI’m riffi-raffing don’t askAnywayPush yourself into an envelopeMore is comingI’ll give you the address later
