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Hey /lit/, favorite classic book? Let's say the limit is the 1960s; anything after that is off-limits.

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>> No.2662477
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Recently read it for the first time and I can honestly say it is one of my favorite books of all time.

>Dem guards
>Dat painter
>Dat sick lawyer
>Dat chapter with the priest
>Dat ending

"Like a dog!"

>> No.2662486

>>2662466

Tell me what's so great about this book.

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>>2662486

Each one of the main characters is a complete cunt.

>> No.2662509

>>2662477
The best was the parable of the doorkeeper.

>> No.2662693

Probably this >>2662477.
No work of fiction can be as claustrophobic as this book.

>> No.2662734

>>2662477
The Castle is great too, but I prefer the atmosphere of Prague from The Trial. Definitely my favourite book.

>> No.2662736

>>2662734
>>2662693
>>2662477
How is Amerika ?

>> No.2662739

>>2662477
>>2662693
>>2662734
Which translation is best?

On topic: Mine is either 'Under the Volcano' or 'Crime and Punishment', I guess.

>> No.2662776

Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorp

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angsty

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Nothing else ever really compared for me, really. This is the best book I know.

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Novel of the year for all years.