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Hotel Irrealismo
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This group is for discussion of irrealist literature and other experimental fiction of an Oulipo-like nature. It's a space where travellers of the int ...more
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A group for fans of literary horror. We will be discussing all things horrible and literary but especially those horrible volumes that either aspire t ...more
Franz Kafka
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A group for those attempting to complete, or who have completed, the canons of their favourite writers. Share your canon-wide knowledge and opinion wi ...more
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Are you interested in world literature, and works in translation? Come here for recommendations, resources, links, advice on who the best translator o ...more
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