#classic-literature — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #classic-literature, aggregated by home.social.
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In this deep dive, AI breaks down the "Physics of Opposites" that drives the narrative of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot. At its heart, the novel is a collision between the Christ-like innocence of Prince Myshkin and the destructive, earthly passions of Rogozhin and Nastasya Filippovna.
#Dostoevsky #TheIdiot #ClassicLiterature #BookAnalysis #RussianLit #Philosophy #PrinceMyshkin #LiteraryCriticism #BookTube #GreatBooks #Existentialism #LiteratureDeepDive
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#writersclub #writersconnection #writerslife #classicliterature #literature #literaturelove
He could read. It was the most important discovery of his entire life. He could read. He possessed the antidote to the terrible poison of old age.
Luis Sepúlveda
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
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"I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol."
- Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo#classicliterature #books #reading #ebooks #writing #penandink
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Sometimes we all need to be reminded of obvious shit.
#meme #memes #shitpost #suntzu #artofwar #classicliterature #classiclit #literature #books #twitter #bluesky #socialmedia #whatever #screenshot
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Dating advice from Sir Walter Scott:
If you're seeing someone but realise it's probably not going anywhere, don't just ghost them -
explain that your all-consuming passion for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy leaves little room in your heart for rival affections (then flounce off dramatically) ⚔️
#dating #relationships #jacobitism #19thcenturynovels #books #classicliterature
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Book Review: The History of Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Title: The History of Henry IV, Part 1
Publication Info: New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2020. [Originated circa 1597]
Summary/Review:Of the Shakespearean English histories I’ve read so far, this one is the least stand alone. It definitely feels like it’s setting up Henry IV, Part 2 and Henry V. King Henry IV has a couple of problems: first, he falls out with Henry Percy – a.k.a. Hotspur – who allies with Welsh and Scottish rebels against the king. Meanwhile, his son Prince Hal is leading a licentious life with his rowdy friend Sir John Falstaff. I’ve known from reading about Shakespeare that Falstaff was an incredibly popular character, cowardly yet quick-witted, but I found him kind of irritating. Hopefully, I’ll find him more entertaining in upcoming plays. The various storylines come together with Prince Hal regaining the king’s affections by fighting the rebels at the Battle of Shrewsbury.
Rating: ***
I’m reading every Shakespeare play, one per month, in chronological order. Here’s my progress thus far:
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Henry VI, Part 1
- Henry VI, Part 2
- Henry VI, Part 3
- Titus Andronicus
- Richard III
- The Comedy of Errors
- Love’s Labours’ Lost
- Richard II
- Romeo and Juliet
- A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream
- The Life and Death of King John
- The Merchant of Venice
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Agatha Christie remixed her own work — changing the ending of And Then There Were None for the stage to lighten the mood for WWII audiences. Jaclyn attended Opening Night at Lancaster's Fulton Theatre, built in 1852 on a site with a haunting history that mirrors the play's themes of justice and vigilantism. The adaptations of this work are countless, and the conversation they spark is still very much alive.
#AgathaChristi #Theatre #Mystery #ClassicLiterature #BookLovers
https://jaclynalurker.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-2026-remix-and-then-there-was.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawQQlyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVnu7lOnrI2zz8pqpPXjV2MFP8bvY3yyASReIWFaigsmy4jOnMg7OL6-UptI_aem_xcQ4vc9hqnFIzSA2hsWhmw -
Return to the classic that is having a cultural moment! You can read #wutheringheights for free today by visiting our liberated library at the link in bio. Download the #ebook today, and join in the conversation.
#literature #bookstagram #books #WomensHistoryMonth #classicliterature
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The beginning of a NEW old epic:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/space-odyssey-1-homers-epic-like-youve-never-seen-it#indiecomics #booksky #comicbook #comics #scifi #sciencefiction #books #classicliterature #literature #fantasy
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Black Classic Recs NOT written by Baldwin, Morrison, or Hurston! #classicliterature #blackhistory. https://youtube.com/shorts/JTCherEJfB4 -
ICYMI: Five (5) Korean Dramas with Western Classic Literature Titles https://popgeeks.com/five-5-korean-dramas-with-western-classic-literature-titles/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KDrama #WesternLiterature #ClassicLiterature #KoreanDrama #TVShows
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Have you heard of the “Poe Toaster?”
Every year, on Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday, people gather at his grave, a tall figure in a black cape and top hat appears, places three roses on the grave, and makes a toast of cognac to Poe’s memory.
Something tells me that he’d have appreciated that.
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"All men are mad in some way or another, and inasmuch as you deal discreetly with your madmen, so deal with God's madmen too, the rest of the world." Van Helsing
Bram Stoker's Dracula, 1897.
#Books #ClassicLiterature #Gothic #GothicBooks #1800s #Vampires #Dracula #HorrorBooks
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"All men are mad in some way or another, and inasmuch as you deal discreetly with your madmen, so deal with God's madmen too, the rest of the world." Van Helsing
Bram Stoker's Dracula, 1897.
#Books #ClassicLiterature #Gothic #GothicBooks #1800s #Vampires #Dracula #HorrorBooks -
This is TROY! Yes, THAT Troy - and its legendary impenetrable wall.
The most epic journey of all literature made even more EPIC. And it begins here. Press that "Notify me on Launch" button now.
#TheOdyssey #Odyssey #Odysseus #greekmythology #mythology #classicliterature #cliterature #comics #comicbooks #illustration #art #artwork #spaceart #planets #EpicStory #spaceopera #scifiart #scifi #sciencefiction #MythologyReimagined #newseries #worldbuilding #literature #epic
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You know what? Today I'm unapologetically into salesman mode.
Are you into #scifi, epics, #mythology, and/or #classicliterature? Check out #TheOdyssey.
Not the one from #ChristopherNolan - this one has space ships and energy shields around planets - it's so much better!!!😜
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Edgar Allan Poe keeps getting buried under bad scholarship and worse adaptations. Poe deserves better than being endlessly resurrected as a gimmick, but documentaries and movies insist on missing the point.
#EdgarAllanPoe #FilmCriticism #LiteraryCriticism #GothicHorror #Adaptation #Poe #ClassicLiterature #Cinema #Horror #MovieReview
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/the-gothic-mirror-historical-reality-and-cinematic-myth-in-the-legacy-of-edgar-allan-poe/ -
Saturday, at the end of the day!
Starting to read this classic with a good dose of ice tea.
#WeekendVibes #saturdayfun #Books #ClassicLiterature #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #1800s #HorrorBooks
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Saturday, at the end of the day!
Starting to read this classic with a good dose of ice tea.
#WeekendVibes #saturdayfun #Books #ClassicLiterature #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #1800s #HorrorBooks -
I was forced to read "The Purloined Letter" from Edgar Allan Poe, after reading Edogawa Ranpo's tale "Pomegranate" where Poe's tale is mentioned.
What a cool tale. I loved it.
#Books #Reading #Readers #ClassicLiterature #JapaneseGothic #EdgarAllanPoe #EdogawaRanpo #江戸川乱歩
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I was forced to read "The Purloined Letter" from Edgar Allan Poe, after reading Edogawa Ranpo's tale "Pomegranate" where Poe's tale is mentioned.
What a cool tale. I loved it.
#Books #Reading #Readers #ClassicLiterature #JapaneseGothic #EdgarAllanPoe #EdogawaRanpo #江戸川乱歩 -
Hearing a lot about Oz this week? Did you know many of the original Oz books & early media are in the public domain? Explore these classic works & how you can access them in our blog!
📖 Learn more ⬇️
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H.P. Lovecraft
Something About Cats and Other Pieces.
Collected by August Derleth and published in 1949 under Arkham House.I wanna have that book, but sadly that's way expensive. Fine... someday...
#Books #ClassicLiterature #CosmicHorror #Lovecraft #AugustDerleth #1940s
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H.P. Lovecraft
Something About Cats and Other Pieces.
Collected by August Derleth and published in 1949 under Arkham House.
I wanna have that book, but sadly that's way expensive. Fine... someday...
#Books #ClassicLiterature #CosmicHorror #Lovecraft #AugustDerleth #1940s -
Just finished the epic Don Quixote, the Edith Grossman translation. Very entertaining and readable. After a month of being immersed in tales of knights errant I will miss the company of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful squire Sancho Panza.
#DonQuixote #SanchoPanza #classicliterature #literature #books #MigueldeCervantes #EdithGrossman #chivalry #knightserrant
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I can't believe what I found online... omg.. I love that H.P. Lovecraft edition box !!
I should get one for my shelf !#Books #BookLover #Lovecraft #CosmicHorror #ClassicLiterature
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I can't believe what I found online... omg.. I love that H.P. Lovecraft edition box !!
I should get one for my shelf !
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Why AI Detectors Misidentify Neurodivergent Voices
Neurodivergent writing often gets flagged as AI-generated due to AI detectors' reliance on patterns and norms, overlooking authentic voices. This bias results in neurodivergent writers feeling invalidated, as their unique styles contrast starkly with typical writing. The article emphasizes advocating for better tools and supporting diverse voices to address this issue.https://dreamspacestudio.net/why-ai-detectors-misidentify-neurodivergent-voices/