I know it sounds corny but the consolation of philosophy has now saved me multiple times. It saved me from sadness and confusion and it invigorated my faith. It’s the most important book besides the holy scripture.
I read it and got nothing out of it. I found it mostly incomprehensible.
>>24953087I get that the poetic parts are quite difficult, with or without knowledge on Greek mythology. But the prose sections are pretty straightforward imo.Also the whole concept of the book is beautiful.
>>24953057I love it, although for me the Commedia has played this role more often. Excellent taste Anon. That book is crammed with wisdom.
Why did he wear a jacket and quilted hat while living in the deep south?
>>24953341What?
>>24953371Ignatius. Ignatius J. Reilly.