World Literature

[close] "On paths unknown, we tread with wonder. Through a glass darkly, to brave new worlds and beyond we go." We seek to explore and do critical reading from any genre on challenging literature, both new and established, that links into themes of exploring ideas relating to various aspects of culture, society and technology, as well as what is loosely called 'literary fiction'; and in addition, non-English translated literature from around the world. We also discuss classics as well as avant-garde literature from all eras inasfar as they have challenged the world around them. Wherever necessary to give more background knowledge, discussion of non-fiction books are welcome. The idea is to provide not only a forum for discussion, but a database of book-ish information for the eclectic reader. Our threads all remain open indefinitely, so you can browse through and read and/or contribute at your own leisure.

[close] Share ideas for great books you and your students are reading!

[close] Dear readers, Recently, I saw an inspiring speech of the incredible Ann Morgan, a freelancer writer and editor from London, who accepted the challenge in 2012 of reading a book from every single country in the world. Why? Because she realized that she never really had read any books from any country than Britain and America she decided to stuff her discovered cultural “blindspot“. So, she spent 12 months exploring stories from other countries. Inspired by her brilliant idea, I decided to start a similar project. The idea is to read a book from every country in the world, but without any limit of time. I'll select any kind of books, from novels, fiction and crimes up to thrillers and sagas, some of them will be chosen from Morgan's suggestions. Mainly, my intention is getting to know a little better the world which for me is full of undiscovered knowledge. Now that I'm not able to travel all the year around, I can at least learn about other places by reading other people's stories. Books have an extraordinary power to take you out of yourself and into someone else way of thinking, you can look at the world through different eyes, with different values, cultures, diversity, complexity. Books have the power to connect people around the world, people with diverse religion, culture, mindset and composures. If anyone wants to join this project, you're welcome to dive with me into other worlds and discuss about chosen books and their contents. Everybody is welcome, I would be honoured! I'm so exited to start this project, I'm sure there are amazing stories out there!

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.