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Cosmic Pessimism by Eugene Thacker
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At its worst, a gross misunderstanding of philosophical pessimism spat out with cynical contempt. At its best, a humorous account of a man stumbling his way through meaninglessness refusing to lay down his arms. I disliked reading this book, not beca ...more
Cosmic Pessimism by Eugene Thacker
"This very brief book contains some interesting commentaries on philosophers, primarily Schopenhauer, Nietzsche and Cioran, but I suppose I was hoping for a bit more focus on the cosmic element of cosmic pessimism. The book is full of little aphorisms" Read more of this review »
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No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
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Songs of a Dead Dreamer by Thomas Ligotti
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Overall, a great book. Although some stories were markedly better than others, all were representations of a solid and interesting underlying philosophy that sets Ligotti apart from his contemporaries. It was Ligotti's first major publication, and wh ...more
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Eye of the Lynx by Thomas Ligotti
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The Chymist by Thomas Ligotti
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The protagonist is absolutely insufferable, and reminiscent of a stereotypical 'uhm, actually' know-it-all. But wow, what an ending, and what a concept to 'dream' someone into action! ...more
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Drink to Me Only with Labryinthine Eyes by Thomas Ligotti
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The Chymist by Thomas Ligotti
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The protagonist is absolutely insufferable, and reminiscent of a stereotypical 'uhm, actually' know-it-all. But wow, what an ending, and what a concept to 'dream' someone into action! ...more
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Emily Brontë
“If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.”
― Emily Jane Brontë , Wuthering Heights

Edgar Allan Poe
“From childhood's hour I have not been. As others were, I have not seen. As others saw, I could not awaken. My heart to joy at the same tone. And all I loved, I loved alone.”
― Edgar Allan Poe

Percy Bysshe Shelley
“O weep for Adonis - He is dead."
"Peace. He is not dead he doth not sleep - he hath wakened from the dream of life”
― Percy Bysshe Shelley

Matthew Gregory Lewis
“Open your eyes, Ambrosio, and be prudent. Hell is your lot; You are doomed to eternal perdition; Nought lies beyond your grave but a gulph of devouring flames.”
― Matthew Gregory Lewis, The Monk

Matthew Gregory Lewis
“Poor Matilda! She sleeps in the Grave, and her broken heart throbs no more with passion.”
― Matthew Gregory Lewis, The Monk

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