The secret history by donna tartt5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() I remember it from a lecture of his on the Iliad, when Patroklos appears to Achilles in a dream. That, by the way, is a phrase of Julian's. “What are the dead, anyway, but waves and energy? Light shining from a dead star? If we are strong enough in our souls we can rip away the veil and look that naked, terrible beauty right in the face let God consume us, devour us, unstring our bones. ![]() Springs of honey bubbling from the ground. But how glorious to release them in a single burst! To sing, to scream, to dance barefoot in the woods in the dead of night, with no more awareness of mortality than an animal! These are powerful mysteries. And what could be more terrifying and beautiful, to souls like the Greeks or our own, than to lose control completely? To throw off the chains of being for an instant, to shatter the accident of our mortal selves? Euripides speaks of the Maenads: head thrown I back, throat to the stars, "more like deer than human being." To be absolutely free! One is quite capable, of course, of working out these destructive passions in more vulgar and less efficient ways. Whatever we call beautiful, we quiver before it. ![]() ![]() “It's a very Greek idea, and a very profound one. ![]()
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Captive in the dark the dark duet 15/31/2023 ![]() The allure of the dark side is undeniable, and the characters that inhabit this world are often the most captivating. Imagine being drawn into a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred and the characters are not what they seem. The darkness surrounding these flawed characters and their all-consuming love affairs offers a fascinating look into the complexities of human nature, while giving us a thrilling reading experience. These stories allow readers to immerse themselves in tales of forbidden love and explore the more dangerous shades of human emotion. The dark and sinister world of villain romance novels offers an escape from the mundane and conventional aspects of reality. There are several factors that make these books irresistible, from the allure of the dark side to the compelling nature of characters who defy traditional expectations. ![]() ![]() ![]() Why Villain Romance Books are Captivatingīefore diving into our list of must-read books, let’s explore what makes these villain romance novels so engaging to readers. ![]() Split Infinity by Piers Anthony5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() But if you don't, definitely get the audio book and give the first book a little bit of time. If you like reading and have the time I recommend reading this series first. He has a rather "bland" voice but is able to differentiate some of the characters so you can tell who is who. By the third book I actually enjoyed listening to him. I didn't like the narrator very much at first but he kind of grew on me. I wish someone would buy the movie rights to this series as it would make an awesome set of movies to rival the best fantasy/sci fi out there. There is no "bad language" but the themes are very much adult-oriented. This series is really meant for adults and older teens as it includes nudity and nongraphic sexuality. The last book in the series, Juxtaposition, is a roller coaster ride of increasing stakes as the hero overcomes his enemies and saves both worlds. The overall plot involving a world with two different "frames"-one of science and one of fantasy-is wonderfully done and easily justifies the three books. The dialog sometimes is a little stilted but it's a fun adventure and is great for those who aren't die-hard fantasy fans. It has one of the best plots involving science fiction and fantasy of any author in either genre. This is by far my favorite Piers Anthony Series. ![]() |