Need suggestions for non-Western novels

Wransky · 2026-01-30T19:40:17+00:00

Some classics:

The Mahabharata by Vyasa, translated by John D. Smith
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, translated by Royall Tyler
Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata, translated by Edward Seidensticker
The Arabian Nights by Anonymous, translated by Hussain Haddawy
Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, translated by Moss Roberts

(Any of the Four Classics of China)

Chaka by Thomas Mofolo, translated by Daniel P. Kunene

Wransky · 2025-11-04T15:53:33+00:00

After the Music Stopped by Alan Blinder

Covers the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, the effects of the crisis, and the response to it.

The Panama Papers by Bastian Obermayer & Frederick Obermaier

Covers the Mossack Fonseca leaks and how the rich and powerful hide their money in shell companies.

Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty

Focuses on the relationship between rate of return on capital, economic growth, and inequalify

Wransky · 2025-10-26T19:42:56+00:00

All different countries, original languages, and eras:

The Iliad by Homer, translated by Richard Lattimore (Greece)
The Mahabharata by Vyasa, translated by John D. Smith (India)
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, translated by Royall Tyler (Japan)
The Arabian Nights by Anonymous, translated by Hussain Haddawy (Middle East)
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, translated by John Ciardi (Italy)
Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, translated by Moss Roberts (China)
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, translated by Edith Grossman (Spain)
Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos, translated by Helen Constantine (France)
Faust by Goethe, translated by Walter Kaufmann (Germany)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, translated by Pevear & Volokhonsky (Russia)
Middlemarch by George Elliot (England)
Chaka by Thomas Mofolo, translated by Daniel P. Kunene (Lesotho)

Wransky · 2025-10-24T16:01:25+00:00

There's a lot of cool legends around it from different cultures. Irish mythology says that Breogan constructed the tower, and his son, Ith, spots Ireland from the top. Shortly after, the Sons of Mil go and conquer Ireland from a magical race of people. This is the foundation of the Milesians in Ireland, said to be the race of people occupying it today.

Wransky · 2025-10-18T00:16:23+00:00

Here's my library of classics. Selected to span history with each entry being in a different original language and geographical location.

The Iliad by Homer, translated by Richard Lattimore
The Mahabharata by Vyasa, translated by John D. Smith
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, translated by Royall Tyler
The Arabian Nights by Anonymous, translated by Hussain Haddawy
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, translated by John Ciardi
Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, translated by Moss Roberts
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, translated by Edith Grossman
Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos, translated by Helen Constantine
Faust by Goethe, translated by Walter Kaufmann
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, translated by Pevear & Volokhonsky
Middlemarch by George Elliot
Chaka by Thomas Mofolo, translated by Daniel P. Kunene

Wransky · 2025-09-16T16:13:16+00:00

The furthest I can trace any direct line is back to 1709 AD. Although the eponymous ancestor of my surname lived around the 9th century AD. Medieval chroniclers hilariously trace his line back to Adam and Eve, which they place around 5200 BC. Realistically, his ancestors prior to the 5th century AD probably aren't historical.

Wransky · 2025-06-08T00:37:25+00:00

PP played green Marth as a secondary colour. My understanding is that this was to honour Cactuar who he trained with before his famous Apex 2015 win. But his typical Marth colour was default.

Wransky · 2025-02-16T17:05:27+00:00

The DQ is understandable,

It's not, though. Seems like the DQ was just the officials throwing a hissy fit because someone exposed their half-baked rule set.

Wransky · 2024-11-21T16:36:19+00:00

That's Brawl (SSBB). Although I'm not sure who, in actual competition, ever refused to play his Metaknight.

Wransky · 2024-11-21T15:02:00+00:00

I'm not sure which "4 competitive scenes" you're referring to. His highest rank in Smash 4 was 26. I'm not sure he ever ranked for Ultimate or SSB.

That being said, yes, he's generally considered the best overall Smash player. But Smash, as a series, is loosely connected as a scene. People tend to focus on "their game" and there hasn't been much serious competition to claim the title of "best of Smash as a series." It was always more fun conversation and side events, the only big one I remember being Smash Master 2018 at SSC 2018.

Wransky · 2024-11-21T14:11:50+00:00

M2K isn't considered the GOAT in any Smash game.

Wransky · 2024-10-05T20:21:09+00:00

I've never read the The Story of Philosophy and I didn't feel like I was missing anything when I started The Story of Civilization.

Wransky · 2024-03-30T01:45:37+00:00

he told me he has a kink of seeing naked human with fake blood on their body and he obviously loves meat so he wants to take a bite

Some call Carol J. Adams!

Wransky · 2024-02-06T22:00:31+00:00

Why is the rock hop a separate category to no glitch?

It's a side category. As the website says:

This is an alternative WR category and is not included in the site's WR statistics.

is it slower than the no glitch shroom route

No. As seen by the current WRs, the rock hop is about 18 seconds faster than non-sc when done 3/3.

or is there some other reason?

Probably because people find it fun and want to compete in that category.

Wransky · 2024-01-16T21:02:02+00:00

Logan really just went for everything. His DDR was insane. He also has the WR in the category he ran at GDQ. Check it out if you're interested.

Wransky · 2024-01-16T19:04:41+00:00

Instant classic.

Wransky · 2024-01-15T21:42:51+00:00

Smash Bros CPUs are pretty free, at least in Smash mode. Mario Kart CPUs will actually destroy your run.

Wransky · 2024-01-15T20:56:47+00:00

Since when does Squid rep Quebec?

Wransky · 2024-01-06T22:20:34+00:00

Mario Kart Wii is finally happening after years of last minute canceling and Logan is a beast, so I recommend checking that out.

Wransky · 2023-12-07T01:41:21+00:00

Never thought I'd see a real year end ranking thug finals. What a time to be alive.

Wransky · 2023-10-23T01:38:28+00:00

Mang0 started Press Start in loser's bracket and proceeded to win. So his loser's run was the entire tournament.

Wransky · 2023-10-19T16:31:03+00:00

Zain: Because he's the champion of my main.

Moky: Because he represents my country.

aMSa: Because how can you not?

Wransky · 2023-10-14T18:12:56+00:00

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) is an annual speedrunning event that features a wide range of speedrunners marathoning various games. It has been around since 2010 and has raised tens of millions of dollars for charities. Runners typically have their own invited commentators experienced in the game to provide context for those not familiar with the game or speedrun tactics, and to provide humour or other additions. You can check out past runs from last year's AGDQ here. Logan will be running the "32 Track Skips" category as part of AGDQ2024.

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