PantherTypewriter t1_j7tkcpu wrote on February 9, 2023 at 8:22 AM

Reply to Why do some books blank out arbitrary place names? by PangeanPrawn

I can't speak for Frankenstein, but in Russian lit, having something happen in a town specifically called 'N' (or some variant) is such a trope that it's not even weird

PantherTypewriter t1_iuijz1t wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Reply to comment by ObscureMemes69420 in Anyone who’s read “12 rules for life” by JBP finds it so harsh and unforgiving? by newbalancewearer

I don't think anyone said you shouldn't be able to read him, just that they don't recommend it. The difference is pretty big here.

PantherTypewriter OP t1_isryigd wrote on October 18, 2022 at 7:19 AM

Reply to comment by jakobjaderbo in Reading 'The Tale of Kullervo' Aloud by PantherTypewriter

Will definitely give it a shot

PantherTypewriter OP t1_iso0qw3 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Reply to comment by MrNobleGas in Reading 'The Tale of Kullervo' Aloud by PantherTypewriter

True, but sadly I can't read ancient Greek, so if you have a orally-performative translation, you would have my long-lengthed thanks

PantherTypewriter OP t1_isnnx7z wrote on October 17, 2022 at 10:15 AM

Reply to comment by Red_n_Rusty in Reading 'The Tale of Kullervo' Aloud by PantherTypewriter

I had already read some of the Kalevala which made the random mentions of Ilmarinen and northern hell a lot easier to understand, but I recommend it. Do you know a good translation?