Hello Laurel. Welcome to the site. :)
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Hello Laurel. Welcome to the site. :)
Hello:)
I am curious , why Russian literature and culture? I know that maybe my question is stupid. I have started learning Russian and I like D. Glukhovsky very much. Have you heard about his novels?
I am somewhat familiar with the game with the same title of one of his novels, but as a writer, no. when it comes to more modern russian literature, I'm not quite interested, however, Russian literature simply feels steeped in deep meditation and the seeming dullness of their climate for most parts of the year affords to them the room to be clear and creative in ways that are lost to the modern world, with sensory overload at every turn. I just enjoy it, I suppose. it's hard to justify it in particular, perhaps I was a Russian in a past life. If I believed in any of that :P
I really enjoyed Dostoyevsky, especially "Crime and Punishment" and "The House of the death". Contemporary literature is something completely different. I have been looking for somnething new to read. "Futu.re" is worth reading. It`s a s-fi, set in distant future but referring to the present political world. By the way, I studied with many Russians and I taught them Polish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parfington
Where to start - I am a friend of KathyCF I have known her for many years. I spend some of my time as a moderator with Kathy on a web site for a specific computer game. I like books that are either fantasy or science fiction. I worked in a book store that is now out of business (not because of me) and managed the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Mystery sections of the store. Currently I take care of two eldery relatives, I call it herding cats. Because they tend to never follow directions, scratch and bite just like cats you do not know do. When I have time I read or ride my bicycle. Like Samercury above I play the violin and love anime. The only Television I watch is Public Broadcasting for the English Mystery Shows and things like Doctor Who and Monty Python.
Welcome aboard, BE. "Herding cats," I love it. :)
Hi,
I'm new here. I am mainly interested in philosophy but also literature. I look forward to getting to know people.
Welcome Levinas. Say good morning to YesNo and you'll find yourself in a philosophical discussion (usually involving Berkeley). I hope you enjoy the site! :)
Thank you Pompey. I'll try that.
Welcome, Levinas! I saw your recent post on time. It is a subject I know almost nothing about, but wish I understood it better since I find space-time confusing. As Pompey Bum mentions, I think Berkeley's idealism is correct, but I am neither a scientist nor a philosopher.
Also welcome to bare-elf. The "herding cats" view of taking care of old people is great.
Hi, I'm Valeria, I love books, movies, travels, some game.. I'm interested to science fiction, mystery, fantasy literature, but I'm inquiring, I'm looking for new inspirations!
Could anybody help me for this cultural hunger?
Have a nice day! ;)
Welcome to the forum... what SF are you into?..Quote:
Originally Posted by Vel_80
Have you read any Neal Stephenson, Neil Gaiman, Kristine Rusch?
Hi,
I love talking about literature and listening to other readers' thoughts. Present interests: Russian lit, especially Leo Tolstoy. Looking forward to benefit from the collective wisdom of this forum.
Hey Greenstick! Welcome to the site. :)
Yes, I've read Gaiman, Schätzing, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Asimov, but I don't know Stephenson and Rusch.. Any suggestion?Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain Sparrow