/lit/ - Literature

What book captures the aesthetic and mood of the album white pony by deftones?

>>23296847
Have they considered submitting to overseas publishers? Not every book publisher in the world is run by hook-nosed blue-haired nepobaby fatties from Brooklyn. If you can't fix the problem, go around the problem. Self-publishing looks bad though, and most of those stories end up being thrown into the void of Amazon and never read by anyone.

>>23296859
Webslop writers, if they have a large enough following, eventually transition into being published authors. I think even that guy who wrote the My Little Pony-Fallout crossover is now being published.

>>23283339
these are my favorite of his lyrics, I like this more conventional simple style better than his later stuff

Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son?
Oh, where have you been, my darling young one?
I’ve stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains
I’ve walked and I’ve crawled on six crooked highways
I’ve stepped in the middle of seven sad forests
I’ve been out in front of a dozen dead oceans
I’ve been ten thousand miles in the mouth of a graveyard
And it’s a hard, and it’s a hard, it’s a hard, and it’s a hard
And it’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall
Oh, what did you see, my blue-eyed son?
Oh, what did you see, my darling young one?
I saw a newborn baby with wild wolves all around it
I saw a highway of diamonds with nobody on it
I saw a black branch with blood that kept drippin’
I saw a room full of men with their hammers a-bleedin’
I saw a white ladder all covered with water
I saw ten thousand talkers whose tongues were all broken
I saw guns and sharp swords in the hands of young children
And it’s a hard, and it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard
And it’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall
And what did you hear, my blue-eyed son?
And what did you hear, my darling young one?
I heard the sound of a thunder, it roared out a warnin’
Heard the roar of a wave that could drown the whole world
Heard one hundred drummers whose hands were a-blazin’
Heard ten thousand whisperin’ and nobody listenin’
Heard one person starve, I heard many people laughin’
Heard the song of a poet who died in the gutter
Heard the sound of a clown who cried in the alley
And it’s ahard, and it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard
And it’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall
Oh, who did you meet, my blue-eyed son?
Who did you meet, my darling young one?
I met a young child beside a dead pony
I met a white man who walked a black dog
I met a young woman whose body was burning
I met a young girl, she gave me a rainbow
I met one man who was wounded in love
I met another man who was wounded with hatred
And it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard
It’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall
Oh, what’ll you do now, my blue-eyed son?
Oh, what’ll you do now, my darling young one?
I’m a-goin’ back out ’fore the rain starts a-fallin’
I’ll walk to the depths of the deepest black forest
Where the people are many and their hands are all empty
Where the pellets of poison are flooding their waters
Where the home in the valley meets the damp dirty prison
Where the executioner’s face is always well hidden
Where hunger is ugly, where souls are forgotten
Where black is the color, where none is the number
And I’ll tell it and think it and speak it and breathe it
And reflect it from the mountain so all souls can see it
Then I’ll stand on the ocean until I start sinkin’
But I’ll know my song well before I start singin’
And it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard, it’s a hard
It’s a hard rain’s a-gonna fall

>>23278918
The Pearl -> Of Mice And Men -> Tortilla Flat/Red Pony/Cannery Row (any order) -> Grapes of Wrath -> East of Eden

>>23278918
Red Pony, Pearl and then the Grapes of Wrath.

I read the Grapes of Wrath in High School after seeing it on sale and was hooked on Steinbeck's writing.

There is a popular collection “The Short Novels of John Steinbeck“ it collects “Tortilla Flats” “The Moon is Down” “The Red Pony” “The Pearl” “Cannery Row” and “Of Mice and Men.” I would recommend starting with any of those with exception of “The Moon is Down”

>>23278918
I liked the red pony

>>23266157
Whether or not these are sins, I'll confess them anyway
>I like "furry" literature
>I don't like nietzsche
>the enlightenment era is one of my favorite eras for literature and philosophy
>I thought the space trilogy was better than narnia
>my favorite book is moby dick
>I have worldbuilding autism, It goes into great detail
>I write pony fanfiction
>HP Lovecraft is one of my favorite authors
>my favorite fantasy series is Lord of the Rings but The Monarchies of God, Conan, BOTNS, Elric of Melinbone stuff, and EA cycle are close runner-ups
>I love Occultism, Mysticism, Esoteric stuff, etc

>>23250430
>Huckleberry Finn, Treasure Island, and The Red Pony right now

>>23244698
The neurotypical must read oceans of books and saturate himself with propaganda that constantly prods his mind to action or he will wallow in a stupor of listlessness for his entire life.

The autistic, with a mind part child and part man, exists in a state of constant energetic intensity. You don't have to tell an autistic man to "become an extremist", because that is his default, natural state. Whether over physics, literature, his favorite toy pony, or whatever captures his interest, he approaches all of these things with a zeal that a neurotypical would need to sniff a bucket of Colombia's finest to feel a hint of.

Nature's aristocracy? I think so.

>>23244794
NTA. I loved TWUBC when I read it like a decade ago. It didn’t make sense but it had a unique atmosphere and was a fun reading experience. I read KOTS, NW, and Wonderland shortly after and they all fell flat and felt the same minus the more realistic NW. I’d bet the first Murakami book people read is often their favorite of his. He’s kind of a one trick pony. I should revisit him now that I’ve had a long break. I’m not expecting a masterpiece but a fun read and a palate cleanser

Sorry, it was unfair of me to send that to you without proper context since you might not be aware of these issues. Irredeemable media refers to any thing with a creator or content that is harmful and/or bigoted. Of course every piece of media has problems, but irredeemable media is when those problems cannot be ignored and are an indicator of someone's beliefs.

For example, Harry Potter is irredeemable media because every one knows that JK Rowling is a transphobe, but some other piece of media like Twilight would not be considered irredeemable because even though Stephanie Meyer has done some bad things, they are not as widely talked about, so someone who posts about Twilight on here isn't completely likely to be a bigot, but a Harry Potter blogger would. Also, I know the "to be cringe is to be free" people like your blog, but a lot of the time, what is considered cringey on here is actually based on what is irredeemable.

No progressive person or reputable blogger genuinely makes fun of My Little Pony fans any more, however plenty make fun of Hazbin Hotel fans and the such because that content is irredeemable and shows someone's beliefs. So usually, a piece of media being considered embarassing to like on here usually indicates that it is irredeemable.

As for why the other pieces of media are irredeemable, Hazbin Hotel is made by a woman who has many well-documented accusations of bigotry against her and has drawn zoophilia art, not to mention how her work leans into stereotypes about gay people (having a gay man character be a sex addict, a lesbian be named after the female body part Vagina, etc.) or at least that's what I've heard. Attack on Titan is created by a known fascist and many illusions are made to nazi imagery and nationalism in the anime.

Captive Prince has a racist premise that sexualizes slavery and non-con. People can tell you that liking irredeemable media doesn't say something about who they are, but that's fundamentally false. If someone is uncaring enough to still post openly about these types of media, it's clear they don't care enough about not supporting bigotry. Yes, even if they don't give money to the creators, because they are still willingly exposing themselves to bigoted or harmful content and enjoying it.

The previous ask was not meant to be accusatory. Rather it was meant as a concerned question. Believe it or not, there are still some users on here who indulge in these pieces of content, a few of which hide behind the excuse of being part of a minority (Black, trans, whatever) or simply deny how bad their media consumption is to escape accountability. I wouldn't want you associating with those types of people and have that ruin your reliability on this website.
Hopefully this ask has educated you more on these issues and you'll be able to spot irredeemable media in the future and block it out.
https://www.tumblr.com/nyancrimew/746534763465211905/sorry-it-was-unfair-of-me-to-send-that-to-you?source=share

Sorry, it was unfair of me to send that to you without proper context since you might not be aware of these issues. Irredeemable media refers to any thing with a creator or content that is harmful and/or bigoted. Of course every piece of media has problems, but irredeemable media is when those problems cannot be ignored and are an indicator of someone's beliefs.
For example, Harry Potter is irredeemable media because every one knows that JK Rowling is a transphobe, but some other piece of media like Twilight would not be considered irredeemable because even though Stephanie Meyer has done some bad things, they are not as widely talked about, so someone who posts about Twilight on here isn't completely likely to be a bigot, but a Harry Potter blogger would. Also, I know the "to be cringe is to be free" people like your blog, but a lot of the time, what is considered cringey on here is actually based on what is irredeemable. No progressive person or reputable blogger genuinely makes fun of My Little Pony fans any more, however plenty make fun of Hazbin Hotel fans and the such because that content is irredeemable and shows someone's beliefs. So usually, a piece of media being considered embarassing to like on here usually indicates that it is irredeemable.
As for why the other pieces of media are irredeemable, Hazbin Hotel is made by a woman who has many well-documented accusations of bigotry against her and has drawn zoophilia art, not to mention how her work leans into stereotypes about gay people (having a gay man character be a sex addict, a lesbian be named after the female body part Vagina, etc.) or at least that's what I've heard. Attack on Titan is created by a known fascist and many illusions are made to nazi imagery and nationalism in the anime. Captive Prince has a racist premise that sexualizes slavery and non-con.
People can tell you that liking irredeemable media doesn't say something about who they are, but that's fundamentally false. If someone is uncaring enough to still post openly about these types of media, it's clear they don't care enough about not supporting bigotry. Yes, even if they don't give money to the creators, because they are still willingly exposing themselves to bigoted or harmful content and enjoying it.
The previous ask was not meant to be accusatory. Rather it was meant as a concerned question. Believe it or not, there are still some users on here who indulge in these pieces of content, a few of which hide behind the excuse of being part of a minority (Black, trans, whatever) or simply deny how bad their media consumption is to escape accountability. I wouldn't want you associating with those types of people and have that ruin your reliability on this website.
Hopefully this ask has educated you more on these issues and you'll be able to spot irredeemable media in the future and block it out.
https://www.tumblr.com/nyancrimew/746534763465211905/sorry-it-was-unfair-of-me-to-send-that-to-you?source=share

>>23235470
Through this board I was programmed into enjoying Houllebecq. First I read Atomised, and thought it was pretty good. Then I read I read Whatever, and thought it was hilarious. Then I read this and Submission only to hate this fucking guy. At best, he's a one trick pony who only has a select few topics to write and complain about; at worst he's a borderline hack who's greater, more interesting ideas are handicapped by his degeneracy and general apathy to the bigger picture.
That being said, read Atomised as it is a pretty decent book.

>>23195248
hey I didn't say he was a genius, I said he was a high quality man
also the word "genius" is synonymous with being a one-trick pony, so you are technically right: he was a genius, as all his efforts went into developing the same world...
I mostly enjoy his non-fiction, his fiction bores me

>>23187453
>It’s been claimed by some that Byron had an enormous erection. In the 1970s, Houldsworth told a local newspaper that Byron’s penis was as big and as long as “a pony’s.”

>>23176360
the beginning of the stand is some of the most enjoyable writing ever
he sucks at endings, is a pervert, addicted to drugs, and ultimately ends up being a one-trick pony

>>23175241
You must've said something bad about My Little Pony or how the Last Jedi wasn't bad

>>23162741
I don't understand. How come the white horse looks so tiny compared to the black horse despite the white horse being closer to the viewer? Is the white horse a pony?
Or is it just bad art? I'd love to hear /ic/'s opinion on this one. It breaks my mind every time I look at it.

>>23155182
Death? Egoism? Man's place in the world. No thanks - I prefer My Little Pony fanfics.

/// There's a reason the pang of loneliness hurts so much /// Incomprehensibly twisting lanes of swarming tenements stood cheek by jowl beside the villas of the rich /// Financial institutions are still reeling from the blow /// I was nervous, but seeing her allayed my fears /// Their family business is a rinky-dink operation /// I don't understand this form - it's all couched in legal terminology /// These countries are on the brink of cataclysmic famine /// The government has turned a minor local problem into a full-blown regional conflagration /// There's a famous statue by Rodin, which shows the soul of a young woman striving to break free of the flesh of an old crone /// He gathered up the twigs and cast them into the fire /// Educational reform was one of the main planks of their election campaign /// He looked unusually chipper this morning /// All the rest is not evidence, it is just scurrilous gossip and rumour /// Trying to read between the lines of CEO departure statements is a longstanding parlor game for investors, journalists and academics who study succession /// Our fashion editor gives you the lowdown on winter coats for this season /// Sarah was squalling in her crib /// The stilted conversation turned to whether horse-drawn carriages were superior to riding on camel, horse or elephant /// He started issuing peremptory instructions /// Cut it out, you two – I'm tired of listening to you argue! /// The lift is driven by hydraulics /// Bubbeleh, you've got to stop stressing about what other people think /// Whether they had been successful or not was a moot point /// She tried to hit me up for a loan till payday, but I didn’t have any money to give her /// The president's trip had all the trappings of a state visit /// It's free, unfettered window access and someone's already pulled up the blinds /// The four men were killed after a summary trial /// The bus drew up in the village square and disgorged its passengers /// Each guest had to pony up $40 for the meal /// Opening with a musical and lyrical prelude, this symphonic composition was to end with a postlude /// The Iranians have worked painstakingly in the past decade to build up a redoubtable deterrence capability on Israel’s borders with Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza /// Dr. Mann didn't deign to interrupt his eating, but Jake shot me a second piercing squint /// They wanted me to change the title to something less gratuitously offensive /// The current standard of care for food allergies is avoiding triggers and carrying an auto-injector epinephrine pen to be prepared for life-threatening anaphylaxis ///

Yep, lots of times. To my little pony pornographic fanfiction (clop).

>>23130505
You're misusing banality, btw. Banality would be the exact layout of the prancing pony or the fact that Aragorn's ranger boots go past his knees.

>>23128106
>>23128034
Legit go on PonyTown and start talking to like-minded autistic chicks. I'm a pro spaghetti-spiller and even I get random walk ups telling me how they like my pony and get to talking to me about other things.