Books matching: time and existence
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- #1
Save:A richly layered, brain-twisting literary voyage best suited for lovers of erudite fiction and complex historical-philosophical puzzles. Not for everyone, but unforgettable if it’s your kind of challenge.
Itake pride withal in my humiliation, and as I am to this privilege condemned, almost I find joy in an abhorrent salvation; I am, I believe, alone of all our race, the only man in human memory to have... - #2
Save:A clever, funny, and surprisingly deep Discworld adventure - perfect for fans of smart satire and anyone curious about what happens when time itself is under threat.
According to the First Scroll of Wen the Eternally Surprised, Wen stepped out of the cave where he had received enlightenment and into the dawning light of the first day of the rest of his life. He st...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) A dazzling, enigmatic collection that rewards the curious and contemplative reader - best for those who enjoy getting lost in literary mysteries and don’t mind a challenge.
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Save:A profound, challenging classic - dense but deeply rewarding. Four Quartets is one to savor and revisit, especially if you enjoy poetry that makes you think and feel in equal measure.
Time present and time past Are both perhaps present in time future, And time future contained in time past. If all time is eternally present All time is unredeemable. What might have been is an abstra... - #5
Save:Smart, original, and deeply thought-provoking - Stories of Your Life and Others is science fiction at its most imaginative and human. A must-read for idea-lovers and a great pick for anyone looking to have their mind quietly blown.
Were the tower to be laid down across the plain of Shinar, it would be two days’ journey to walk from one end to the other. While the tower stands, it takes a full month and a half to climb from its b... - #6One Day All This Will Be YoursBook 2 in the series:Terrible Worlds: Destinations
Save:A snarky, smart, and refreshingly zany take on time travel. Pick it up for big ideas, sharp laughs, and a unique spin - just don’t expect anything too somber or sprawling. Great for a quick, memorable sci-fi escape!
I’m up with the sun, as usual. Not a cloud in the sky. And if there was, it’d still be a perfect day because, when you’re a farmer-type like I am, then rain’s good too, in its proper place and time. A...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Terrible Worlds: Destinations ) - #7
Save:An essential - but seriously heavy - philosophical classic. Eye-opening for the adventurous reader, but not a casual pick-up. Bring patience, a dictionary, and maybe some coffee!
OUR inquiry has led us to the heart of being. But we have been brought to an impasse since we have not been able to establish the connection between the two regions of being which we have discovered.... - #8
Save:An intelligent, poetic, and challenging read that rewards readers who love experimental fiction, but may leave plot-driven readers a little lost.
It all began in another city and another life. That’s why I can’t write this story the way I would like to—as if I were still there, still just only that other person. I find it difficult to talk abou... - #9
Save:A bite-sized, poetic meditation on time: beautifully written, sometimes uneven, always thought-provoking. Best for readers who love big ideas and don't mind a novel that's more dreamlike than plot-driven.
In some distant arcade, a clock tower calls out six times and then stops. The young man slumps at his desk. He has come to the office at dawn, after another upheaval. His hair is uncombed and his trou... - #10
Save:Endlessly rich and beautifully written, "Swann's Way" is a rewarding but demanding journey into the heart of memory and desire - perfect for literary explorers, but a challenge for anyone seeking a quick, breezy read.
FOR A LONG TIME, I went to bed early. Sometimes, my candle scarcely out, my eyes would close so quickly that I did not have time to say to myself: “I’m falling asleep.” And, half an hour later, the th...
