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He can neither read nor write and in him broods already a taste for mindless violence. All history present in that visage, the child the father of the man.
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“For all men tragically great are made so through a certain morbidness. Be sure of this, O young ambition, all mortal greatness is but disease.”
― Moby-Dick or, The Whale
― Moby-Dick or, The Whale
The Illuminati
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— last activity May 04, 2009 03:42PM
Dedicated to the enhancement of one's mind through the study and discussion of literary classics, both ancient and modern. ...more
Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
Audiobooks
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Audio & audiobooks are getting more and more popular for commuters & those wanting to squeeze in another book or two a month while doing other activit ...more
Reading the Classics
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— last activity May 10, 2025 07:28AM
This is a group for people who want to read the classics and discuss them as a group. Each month we will choose as a group a book to read. Everyone is ...more
Homer's The Odyssey, translated by Emily Wilson
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— last activity Aug 15, 2025 01:06PM
In this group, we will read and discuss Emily Wilson's new translation of Homer's The Odyssey, published in November 2017 by Norton. We also welcome d ...more
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