Skerpioen Letterkunde Karakters

18d

INFJ

Bul

Tragedies or Comedies?

Which genre of plays by Shakespeare do you believe to be superior in quality?

His comedies (eg Twelfth Night, Merry Wives of Windsor)

His tragedies (Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear for example)

11 stemme

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15d

INFJ

Vis

Ch X. The Race Element- "Short Studies in Literature" By Hamilton Wright Mabie

Taking notes of course, as I read through this compilation of bite sized chapters, yet, one can gather an extraordinary abundance amount of insight from each. Hence as to why I would have very well been finished with the book by now but there's absolutely so much I can denote from Mabie's impactful... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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INFJ

Vis

Ch XV. Development of Ideas "Short Studies in Literature" By Hamilton Wright Mabie"

#literature #readingtime #readingcommunity #writing #writingcommunity #writinginspiration #WritingLife #oldbooks #goethe #hamiltonwrightmabie Piece from Notes: Notable Figures: 1. Goethe - Mabie shares a great example of reference by Goethe about people wanting originality from others and... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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INFJ

Vis

Ch XVII. Nature In Hebrew Poetry "Short Studies in Literature" By Hamilton Wright Mabie

#literature #writing #writingcommunity #writinginspiration #writerscommunity #reading #readingcommunity #readingtime #oldbooks #hamiltonwrightmabie Piece from Notes: Okay, quite a chapter enshrouded with the spiritual element but how can one not describe the subject without doing so. Mabie... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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15d

INFJ

Vis

Personal Summary of Ch X. The Race Element- "Short Studies in Literature" By Hamilton Wright Mabie

Personal Summary: Undoubtedly, each and every race is to have their diverse set of personality in literature. The characteristics, inspiration, experiences, environments, etc. are what shape the unique style of many great authors and epics of many races that adds the elemental spark or impression... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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Jean

14d

INFJ

Weegskaal

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.

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INFJ

Vis

Ch XVI. Development of Form "Short Studies in Literature" By Hamilton Wright Mabie

#literature #writing #writingcommunity #writinginspiration #writerscommunity #writingtips #reading #readingcommunity #readingtime #oldbooks #hamiltonwrightmabie #writingform #homer #boccaccio #Sophocles Piece from Notes: I suppose by what Mabie was explaining or so how I annotated his... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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16d

ESFJ

Bul

A Letter to Fear & Problems

A Letter to Fear & Problems: Dear Fear & Problems, In our journey through life, you've been formidable companions, often challenging but undeniably instructive. Both I and creativity have gleaned invaluable lessons from your presence. As we embark on a boundless journey together, I anticipate... kom meer te wete

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INFJ

Bul

Kindness

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19d

INFJ

Vis

An awesome book find! 😊❤️📚

So, recently my mother invited me to this thrift shop and lately I've been doing some more reading and writing than usual. Been having some uncanny coincidences and epiphanies or maybe I've just been doing alot of inner reflection recently idk 😆 Anywho 🙃, I easily spotted the book section of... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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Lucie

21d

INTP

Kreef

Classics

A classic that I have always loved

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INFJ

Bul

When Nietzsche Wept

There's a bit in this book by Irvin Yalom where the Pandora myth is mentioned in reference to the idea that hope is actually the greatest of all ills (which is why, the writer seems to theorise, it was in the same box as all the ills that escaped). What are your thoughts on this? Is acceptance of... kom meer te wete

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Secrt hadi

18d

ISFJ

Leeu

Describe in one sentence about John Donne

Do you know John done is greatest love poet?

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ESFJ

Bul

The Sun sleeps, not the hope 💖

With the rising Sun, Up-brings the Hope Chasing the Dreams, With the Faith’s rope Some fall, some rise, All with the desired scope With the inspirations, the stimulation The elation, the frustration Like a warrior in the battlefield, Dealing with the cope. With this Life’s unpredictable... kom meer te wete

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28d

ESFJ

Bul

Been to Hell 🔥 & back

I was once an Angel, Fallen from the Heaven, Tested to be trusted, But then the Promises & Faith Disgusted. I was being loved a lot, Falling Out of Love with Lord, He blessed me with an amazing power, Gifted me a Shield & a Sword. But then the Question arises; If I have been to hell, Will my Life... kom meer te wete

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Zari

INFJ

Waterdraer

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

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INFJ

Bul

The Illiad

Readers of ancient literature: do you have a favourite character from The Illiad? Online discourse seems to suggest that Achilles and Patroclus are well loved characters. But Hector would have to be my favourite (in my opinion, he was one of the few people who actually displayed any characteristics... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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23d

INFJ

Vis

🚴‍♂️📖🌳

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Ari

ENTP

Kreef

Mark Twain

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28d

ESFJ

Bul

When the picture speaks infinity, who cares for captions! #SyedArt

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Andrians

29d

INTJ

Steenbok

もしも

I wonder how many years have passed? I left my heart In a place where I can't go back

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SavedbyGrace🙏🏽🪽

INFP

Clarice Lispector, from Água Viva (tr. by Stefan Tobler)

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Ryan

INFP

Steenbok

Debate: Homer translations?

Who has the best translation(s) of Homer's The Illiad and/or The Odyssey? I love Emily Wilson's Odyssey work, but have yet to read her translation of Illiad.

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INFJ

Bul

Gothic Victorian Romances

Recommendations for my favourite genre please!

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ISTJ

Kreef

Memory: Father&Son (Salamander Cellphone Novel)

Chapter 4 More than sadness, more than despair. I feel only complete and utter rage. From the depths of my heart. "What would you have me do father? I-" The knot in my throat, too large to speak. My father nods as if he understands, His eyes full of pride. "You are now of age... 18, tell me... kom meer te wete

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Avishake

INFP

Boogskutter

সত্য

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Cristian

ISFJ

Bul

True and Magical!

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Alice

ENTP

Vis

Giving a try to Nabokov’s Lolita in English (I’m not a native speaker). I love Nabokov as a genius stylist but in Russian his style is very elevated and you need to keep attention all the time. Wonder if it’s the same in English

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ISTJ

Kreef

Memory: Fire Dragon (Salamander Cellphone Novel)

Chapter 6 "Come son, embrace me" My father commands with open arms. I hug my father for what I know will be the last time. "Haru, my son in the city you will meet others with the same complexion as us, but they are not dragon clan, our skins have been darkened by the flames that continuously... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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Madhavan

ISFJ

Tagore ❤️

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ISTJ

Kreef

Meeting Resumes (Salamander Cellphone Novel)

Chapter 9 Slowly I lift my head and there he stands upon the pedestal. The object of all this malice, the source of my new found hatred. The dragon who murdered my father. The man meets my gaze looking directly into my eyes, As if he were searching for something, some truth I may... kom meer te wete

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ISTJ

Kreef

Memory: Father's Fist (Salamander Cellphone Novel)

Chapter 7 I am smart enough to read between the lines, my father is telling me to run, not fight but hide because there was no chance of victory. This is the end of the Eastern Fire dragons we both know it. What we also know is that I will never abandon my family, leaving them to die. "Forgive... kom meer te wete

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ISTJ

Kreef

Memory: My Place (Salamander Cellphone Novel)

Chapter 3 I'm going to battle father" "No! Son your place is not on this battlefield." He must think I'm scared. "I'm not afraid to die!" "I know son that's why...you must survive." Loss overwhelms me, I know this is the last time i will see this powerful fire dragon. My father, alive... (gewysig) kom meer te wete

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