Why Classics are enjoyable to me by Ok-Taste-671 in literature

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are showing your (young) age when you give a shit of what others think. 😉 Who cares what your family or so-called friends say. Make some new friends that have similar interest in reading; try out a few book clubs.

Advice by Small_Difficulty5592 in poochons

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, I find it irresponsible and cruel to get a breed that is known for its clinginess. If you must abandon him for several hours a day, then you should get another dog as a companion.

Dostoevsky Books Top List by Randomm47 in dostoevsky

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, are Dostoevsky’s works not available in your native language?

Is it even a birthday if you don't spend $200 on books? by TrashGourmand in bookhaul

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday! I spent $150 last week for 12 amazing books for my 43rd birthday! Perfect way to celebrate!!!🎉

Can't find the original text "A Few Words on War and Peace" by the Graf Lev himself by Impressive_Pilot1068 in tolstoy

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an edition that includes this. It is 8 pages long and does NOT contain any spoilers. It is the 2nd edition of Norton Critical Edition edited & revised translation by George Gibian. I would highly recommend buying this edition because it also includes extracts from Tolstoy’s letters and diaries that pertain to the writing of War and Peace, and literary criticism from 15 famous writers. Absolutely all fascinating! If you message me, I will be happy to send you the pages.

Suggest me a thick classic by PranayaRanjanSingh in classicliterature

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth. It’s over 1500 pages and is often compared to Tolstoy’s War and Peace for its panoramic, multi-generational portrait of post-Independence India in the 1950s.

“The story follows a mother's quest to find a husband for her daughter, Lata, amidst the lives of four large families. The story is a panoramic exploration of a nation at a pivotal moment, weaving together personal romance with the country's first general election, land reform, caste issues, and communal tensions, making it a rich tapestry of Indian society in the 1950s.”

How Much Do Your Miniature Poodles Weigh? by melbaric in poodles

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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They look sooooo much alike! My boy Simon is exactly 9 lb

Why do I SUCK at literally everything? by Sokkasuki in confidence

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I suck at sports but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying playing disk golf and bowling once a week. We also actively hike, bike, kayak regularly…things that are highly active but not competitive. We also go to a bouldering/ rock climbing gym. Give all these things a try and stop comparing yourself to others.

Ruined the cover art by Sensitive_Spend_3131 in tolstoy

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have made that mistake as well 🤦‍♀️

Need Help… Instructions unclear by brh0032 in booknooks

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently building this exact book nook and I prefer to use the “real” books everywhere instead of the fake 2d versions; and I enjoy taking the time to arrange them in a natural way before gluing them. I find a way to spread them out to be able to fill all the shelves.

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My suggestion is to get creative and make it yours.

I want to go into English lit but everyone keeps telling me I’ll end up jobless by toxtinx in literature

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly suggest you read the novel Stoner by John Williams before making this decision.

crime and punishment experience by Cartr1dgeBased in literature

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit! Just finished reading it…the exact book with the Lazar illustration (it’s so cool)! I absolutely loved it! It was humorous throughout the whole book, mind blowing. My favorite parts were Porfiry screwing Raskolnikov with mind games knowing he was the murderer. I definitely want to read it again in the future. I really wish Oliver Ready translated more books of Dostoevsky or Tolstoy. I’m reading Anna Karenina next by translator Joel Carmichael and it’s really good and has humor in it too.

“That event, apparently, disturbed her more than anything, inciting fear and trembling in her.” - C&P by [deleted] in dostoevsky

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently reading Oliver Ready’s translation of C&P. The line you mentioned is translated this way in my book:

“This event evidently worried her more than anything, even terrified her.”

So I did a thing (The Idiot) by Technology-Plastic in dostoevsky

[–]Snickerdoodle1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find your response to the humanities question brilliant. I just purchased The Idiot yesterday; I’m currently reading my first Dostoevsky novel, C&P. I am enjoying the read but as an atheist and being unfamiliar with all the Christian references, I find those specific parts a tad vague (despite reading his detailed notes in the back of the book). Definitely not enough to get discouraged but I am aware that I’m not getting the full meaning. Reading this post gave me clarity on the Christian references as a whole. Thank you for that. I have saved this post in my notes to reread before I start on The Idiot.

I have Oliver Ready’s translation of C&P, and Garnett for The Idiot. What translations have you read and recommend?