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Greek Mythology 101: The Gods and Myths Behind The Odyssey
The gods of the Odyssey didn’t spring from nowhere. Hesiod’s Theogony tells you where Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena came from — and makes the divine machinery of Homer make sense.
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The Brothers Karamazov: Faith, Doubt, and the Grand Inquisitor
What is The Brothers Karamazov really about?
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Edmond Dantès: Literature’s Greatest Revenge
Who is Edmond Dantès and why is his revenge so famous?
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Where to Start With Ernest Hemingway
Which Hemingway novel should I read first?
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Edgar Rice Burroughs: Tarzan, Mars, and Pulp Adventure
Where should I start with Edgar Rice Burroughs?
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Wuthering Heights: Love, Violence, and Dissolution
What is Wuthering Heights really about?
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The Iliad vs The Odyssey: What’s the Difference, and Which to Read First
The Iliad is a poem of war; the Odyssey a poem of homecoming. Here’s the real difference between Homer’s two epics, and which one to read first.
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The Odyssey: Why Homer Still Matters
Why should I read Homer’s Odyssey today?
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Pride and Prejudice: Why It Still Works
Why is Pride and Prejudice still so popular?
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The Complete Sherlock Holmes: A Reading Guide
In what order should I read Sherlock Holmes?