/lit/ - Literature

>>23537026

>>13084191
He who hates feudalism, let him cast the first plow

Trying to read War and Peace. Jesus, the Bolsheviks can't bust up in this party and pump lead into these self-absorbed brats fast enough

>>8370906
Wow, what a shame. I have read a lot of stuff since you stopped reading. But hey, is your life.

>>8362054
>equates patricianhood with being upperclass
Does anyone do this after the 11th century?

Hey, /lit/, I want to get the most out of my books, but I'm not /professor/ enough to read old (and relatively new) literature without missing some important details and a lot of historical context. Are sites like Shmoop good for people trying to learn, or just for high-school students on the verge of failing? Are there sites out there better than it that'd you recommend? Any help appreciated, pic very related.

>>7248063
One of my favorites.

>>6346774
Middle Ages were pretty laid back compared to Roman times tbh. No more slavery, small skirmishes instead of enormous wars, decentralisation, cute kingdoms, lots of free time and holidays, drinking beer, singing songs, farming crops, nice religion, forgiveness for fuck ups, contemplative monasteries for the NEETS etc.