UP Theology and Religion’s Post

In 2024, our definition of literary greatness is wider, deeper, and weirder than it’s ever been. The novel is also under threat, as the forces of anti-intellectualism and authoritarianism seek to ban books and curtail freedom of expression. The American canon is more capacious, more fluid, and more fragile than perhaps ever before. But what exactly is in it? Our list of the 136 greatest American novels aims to provide an answer. https://lnkd.in/eFEvz8Bt

Designed for those who like to read larger chunks of Scripture, the "Overview of Romans" highlights important themes and passages, finishing the book in ten weeks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dMxE_TJm #familybiblestudy

An exceptionally moving novel that traces the arc of a man’s ordinary life made extraordinary. Exploring ideas of meaningful relationships with poets, politicians, and the protagonist’s daughter, the book delves into themes of identity, legacy, and the lasting effects of personal decisions. #MyBelovedLife by Amitava Kumar. Order here: https://amzn.in/d/cLNaMeE

FYI - On the passing of Maryse Condé, Guadeloupean author of more than 20 novels, activist, academic and sole winner of the New Academy prize in literature... Her book, I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem (Moi, Tituba, Sorcière) (1986), plays a role in The Yumiverse, as my character, Raya Blackmoon: Priestess of Light, is a descendant of Tituba... https://lnkd.in/ewrmJ9as

Follow @academus_classicaledu to cultivate your intellectual and character growth everyday! Have you ever read Lord of the Rings? As it turns out, this was voted the greatest book of the 20th century... Beating books like Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice. And also Orwell's 1984, which came in at 3rd place (put this on your must read literature list). But the story of hobbits, orcs, goblins, dragons, men, elves and wizards came in as the greatest read of the 20th century... Are you surprised? Do you think it is worthy of the honour? What you may be surprised about is the depth of Lord of the Rings... Tolkien, the author, saturated Lord of the Rings with profound insights, likely lost on the average reader... But for these reasons and more the average reader enjoys Lord of the Rings for reasons they can't explain. Stay tuned! More enlightening material everyday. #lordoftherings #greatbook #greatbooks #criticalthinking #freedomthinkers #selfhelp #selfimprovement

"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review http://mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread

"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review http://mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread

"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review http://mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread

"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review http://mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread

"One of the best books I have ever read! Almost the whole of English history, told through the eyes of generations and generations of the same family." #Review http://mybook.to/tboh #HistoricalFiction #mustread