/lit/ - Literature

Hey bros:

Ne sont que III matières à nul homme atandant, De France et de Bretaigne, et de Rome la grant.
"With only three matters should man concern himself: Of France, and of Britain, and of Rome the great."

So said a french poet about three distinct bodies of literature and legend called the Matters pertaining to classical Roman, British and French works respectively; the question is which bookes would you list in these matters? Also could Dumas be counted among them?

I see a lot of you talk about finding truth through the pursuit of beauty instead of philosophy or science, but what does that mean exactly, could someone explain the correlation between aesthetics and truth?
Where can I read more about this topic?

>>12253825
ficciones is one of the only books ive ever read in public. i had 2 people start conversations with me within about an hour and a half. they were both nerdy guys, but it was still good.

reading in public is nice, and i should do it more often. guys posting against it here are anti-social retards looking for any reason to judge themselves as better than others

>>10037218
I can see how that might seem hypocritical, but you have to understand that I only entertain the virtuous aspects of a gay relationship. Whether it's with a man or woman, fornication is a sin, but aren't we all sinners? I suppose it would have to reach that point eventually, I just prefer not to sully a fantasy with any base considerations. It is an exclusive brotherly love that I dream of; a relationship that is more spiritual and intellectual than physical. If the price of such a perfect thing is sin, then one can only pray for forgiveness.

>>10037202
I've heard that the pleasure is unparalleled.

>>10037172
They would only disillusion and disappoint you friend. The desire for a connection is natural, but it goes away if you can realize that you'd be forming one with people who can offer you infinitely less than books. I've met people like you before and a lot of them eventually latch on to the first person who shows them any attention. Be careful this doesn't happen to you. Better to be alone, miserable, and free than with someone else, miserable, and bound.

>>10037274
It's comforting to know that you're out there.

Post opening sentence to your book. Mine:

A seemingly strange thing happened to Bridget that was actually quite normal.

>>6450438

I have no forces
to fight for an hug:
lap of solitude
for less than rejection.

I will put no effort,
it is not in my nature.

I am pure disenchantment.

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>mfw it's translated poetry