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This contrast of Trotsky and Lincoln is very instructive.

Moving on to Vol. II now--justifications. I pass from reader to judge-in-the-midst-of-developing-moral-calculus.

Powerful penultimate story.

I'm thinking of a new genre to classify Moore: Uncomfortable Realism.

Actually really enjoying this. Very atmospheric. A more violent Twain.

Using this as a beach read. So far it reminds me of Michael Crichton (whom I devoured as a middle schooler). Not my usual fare, but trying to expand my sci-fi awareness.

Felt drawn to revisit this collection.

Having never read Tolstoy's "Master and Man" before, I'm going to need some time to process (and recover) before moving into Saunders's commentary. What a story!

Story #2 (Turgenev's "The Singer's") and associated lessons complete. This book is the joy of my lunchbreaks this week!

I just read the first story (Chekov's "In the Cart") and the corresponding lesson. Now I see what all the fuss is about!

Novalis's mystical philosopoetry alongside Paul Klee's drawings

The life of Novalis, most mystical and romantic of the German Romantics.

I wish I could employ Zeno's dichotomy paradox and never quite finish this book.

I’ve found myself silently cheering this author on during certain passages, much like a jazz soloist who is deep in the pocket but then lets loose and explodes on stage.

Oh my. To think this book has been out there for so long, waiting for me.

Liftoff!

Liftoff.

This is a treasure of essays! One of those books that makes you appreciate the craft of sentences. Not to mention one that causes you to purchase other books (Donald Frame's study of Rabelais; Erasmus' letters; Irwin's companion to The Arabian Nights--yes, yes, I need them all!).

It's so pleasant to have someone validate your lifestyle over and over.

Volume I and relevant parts of Volume MC complete! What a pleasure to finally be reading the unabridged version. This is an undertaking that is astonishing in both its scope, aspirations, and execution. And the subject matter seems only to be growing in importance every day. Video on Volume I coming soon.

Somehow this got shelved out of currently reading and it messed up my log of progress and notes. Strange things occur when trying to bulk edit in Goodreads. Anyway, commencing Ecclesiastes now.

Here we go!