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merely keep good watch over their own days, they annex every age to their own. All the harvest of the past is added to their store.
“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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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
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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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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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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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