#modern library classics

[tenth-sentence]

To get a feel for the ideas, imagine unbinding a copy of "War and Peace," throwing its 693 double-sided pages high into the air, and then gathering the loose sheets into a neat pile.⁵

5. I am imagining that we are using the Modern Library Classics edition of War and Peace, translated by Constance Garnett, with 1,386 text pages.

"The Fabric of the Cosmos" - Brian Greene

[arc-hus]

Yale Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Connecticut, USA - SOM

[escapismsworld]

Have you noticed these windows?

These images showcases a beautiful set of old, possibly medieval or early modern windows, which contain distinct "bullseye" panes. These "bullseyes" were a byproduct of a historical glass-making technique called crown glass production. During this process, molten glass would be spun into a disk, and the central portion, where the rod had been attached, would form a thick, rounded distortion — the bullseye. Originally considered flawed or less desirable compared to the smooth outer edges, these panes were often sold at a lower cost.

The bullseye feature is now cherished for its historical charm and rustic character. Because modern methods of glass production allow for flawless, uniform sheets of glass, this style of window pane is no longer deliberately replicated, giving such windows a unique, irreplaceable quality. The reflection of the light in these windows, along with the subtle distortions from the bullseyes, adds a sense of warmth and antiquity to the building.

In modern settings, these features are often sought after by those who appreciate craftsmanship and history. The uneven, hand-crafted appearance of these windows contrasts with today's mass-produced glass, making each pane unique and full of character, adding not just aesthetic value but also a tangible connection to the past.

[xoceansx]

I remember there was an unendurable sadness in me; I wanted to cry; I was constantly astonished and anxious: it had a dreadful effect on me that all this was foreign, that I understood. The foreign-ness crushed me.

— Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Idiot

[literaturecravings]

— Sputnik Sweetheart, Haruki Murakami

[queeringclassiclit]

Elphaba Thropp

from Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire (1995)

propaganda:

“She was castrated at birth,” replied the Tin Woodman calmly. “She was born hermaphroditic, or maybe entirely male.” ...“She’s a woman who prefers the company of other women,” said the Scarecrow. (when Elphaba is born) “Another willful boy,” said the fishwife, sighing. “Shall we kill it?” “Don’t be so nasty to it,” said the crone, “it’s a girl.” “Hah,” said the bleary-eyed maiden, “look again, there’s the weather vane.” For a minute they were in disagreement, even with the child naked before them. Only after a second and third rub was it clear that the child was indeed feminine.

submitted by @florencewelchsgrapejuice

[checkoutmybookshelf]

Ah yes, the two reasons to write: making your crush notice you and getting the hell away from Lord Byron.

*checks closet and under the bed for Byron*

Ok, we're good guys! Feel free to keep writing!

[logophilist1982]

Classic Music 🎵

[lostsoulsoc1ety]

‧🦇 à 𝖑𝖆 𝖋𝖔𝖑𝖎𝖊

[zipmoonchild]

"I wish I'd known what to do with stars in my hand. Whether to tear their tips or simply not touch them. If they're close, they blind my eyes. If they're far away, I long for them. I wish I knew,what to do with stars in my hand." – Presságio (Omen) by Hilda Hilst

[mefistophallic]

Removing the aux jacks from audio equipment was such a fucking scam and we all just let them do it

[bluetapes]

The latest one of our radio show, Music is a form of time-travel, can now be streamed or downloaded from the Blue Tapes Soundcloud. Features polyphonic chant, jazz, modern classical, 70s library music, space disco, noise rock, avant-metal and much more.

[escapismsworld]

🤍🤎

[xoceansx]

I'm well aware that everyone finds it embarrassing to talk about their feelings, and yet here I am talking to you about them, and with you I don't feel embarrassed.

— Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Idiot

[bookboundnewsletter]

Fantasy Friday 🧝🏻‍♀️

Share your favorite fantasy novel that you have read this year!