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Join Dr. Aurelian Craiutu of Indiana University as he dives into "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill, the next book in our "Why You Should Read..." series. ๐บ๐ธ๐
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#WhyYouShouldRead Selected Satires of Lucian: An ancient Mediterranean public speaker who turned from legal work to writing, Lucian's highly sarcastic prose is famous for its cultural commentary and meta-textual wit. In many ways, Lucian may have been the first, or at least the..
#WhyYouShouldRead Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Mallory: An epic Middle English piece (thus the Franco-style title), The Death of Arthur is an elaborate synthesis of various Arthurian legends into one cohesive whole. It tells the whole life of Arthur Pendragon, birth to death.
#WhyYouShouldRead Different Seasons by Stephen King: One of his most famous, and most adapted collections, Seasons also stands out as an instance of King stretching himself beyond his previously strict thriller genre confines. Within are four great quarter-themed novellas.
#WhyYouShouldRead The Histories by Herodotus: An embellished, personalized account of ancient Mediterranean history that laid the groundwork for future scholarly and novel work. Herodotus uses both rhetorical questions and narrative flourishes to explain the events.
#WhyYouShouldRead Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes: A low caste nobleman goes on a delusional journey of gallantry and self-discovery, with an ad hoc "squire" in toe. Hugely influential on the Western Canon and society. Also the first, and possibly still best, Spanish novel.
#WhyYouShouldRead Beowulf: An ancient epic composed centuries before modern notions of literature & authorship, with an infamously unknown authorship. Described as the first heroic poem or novel and the first Nordic/Germanic historical fiction. Its endurance speaks for itself.
#WhyYouShouldRead Woke Racism by John McWhorter: A vital antidote to the race hucksterism of Robin DIAngelo and Ibram X Kendi, McWhorter's book explores the nature of modern wokeness, how it intersects with so-called "anti-racism" ideas, and offers a better alternative.
#WhyYouShouldRead On Liberty by John Stuart Mill: A foundational long form essay on utilitarianism, freedom, and proto-libertarian ideas. Mill emphasizes the primacy of individuals, lays out core principles, and prompts further rumination. Brilliant, but non-exhaustive.
#WhyYouShouldRead The End of Race Politics by Coleman Hughes: A brisk read with a persuasively argued thesis, Hughes lays out how essentializing race has harmed society. And why ideas & policies meant to correct past wrongs have, paradoxically, sowed further division.
#WhyYouShouldRead Hemingway Didn't Say That by Garson O'Toole (@QuoteResearch): An in-depth look at attribution of quotations, with meticulous scholarship, footnotes and citations. Also surprisingly entertaining. Can't say enough good things about this book, and about O'Toole.
#WhyYouShouldRead Planetary by Warren Ellis & John Cassaday: A globetrotting team of adventurer-investigators deconstruct the "secret history" of their universe. Great action, good dialogue, fun characters, and a decent bit of subtextual art/media critique in the background.
#WhyYouShouldRead The Selected Works of Edward Said: This compilation of essays and articles offers a window into the mind of the most preeminent Palestinian thinker, political activist, and author of the 20th century. Brilliant but controversial, and worthy of sober study.
#WhyYouShouldRead The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli: A political treatise, speculum/mirror lit, and the first philosophical tract of the Renaissance era, The Prince is indisputably insightful. Though its advice is often morally dubious, the ideas demand analysis and discussion.
#WhyYouShouldRead I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou: The first in a series of memoirs, Angelou plays with the autobiog genre. Using then-unconventional narrative story flourishes and verse, she recounts her harrowing youth & early family life.
#WhyYouShouldRead Don Juan by Lord Byron: A work of historical fiction that plays with the eponymous legend. Juan is portrayed sympathetically (perhaps as an author surrogate). Much of the piece is a subversive commentary on gender relations, polite society, and public figures.
#WhyYouShouldRead V For Vendetta by Alan Moore & David Lloyd: Inspired loosely by both Orwell's 1984 and the English Gunpowder plot, it's a story of government corruption, terroristic vigilantism, and difficult questions. Inspired a revival of anarchist and Fawkesist thought.
#WhyYouShouldRead A Contract with God by Will Eisner: An anthology following various NYC residents grappling with bigotry, lust, and everyday themes. Eisner coined the term "graphic novel" for this project, an American slice of life comics tome intended for adults. Game changer.
@oishani Not to brag or shill, but I've started doing daily book recs under the tag #WhyYouShouldRead. I'd recommend checking there, if not following directly.
Also, much as I sometimes think he's cheesy, Dholani has good picks and commentary (*in general*).
#WhyYouShouldRead Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: Written as a satirical response to future-optimist and pro collectivist fiction like H.G. Wells' Men Like Gods, and a twist on dystopianism, Huxley ultimately asks "what if a Utopia made a mistake?"
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