Literature

002 Mahabharata

January 20, 2025

The Mahabharata, Indian Epics

Epic, Struggle, Dharma, Literature

The Mahabharata #

By Vyasa

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“The Mahabharata” is a truly epic work. It’s said to be the longest poem ever written and is packed with stories about duty, morality, and human relationships. It follows the tale of the Kuru dynasty, with a focus on the Pandavas and Kauravas and their eventual battle, the Kurukshetra war. Along the way, you’ll find tons of lessons about life and philosophy, including the Bhagavad Gita, which is like a guidebook for how to live your life.

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001 Old Man and the Sea

January 8, 2025

The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway

Fishing, Struggle, Existentialism, Literature

The Old Man and the Sea #

By Ernest Hemingway

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“The Old Man and the Sea” is one of Ernest Hemingway’s most famous works. It was published in 1952, and this year for Christmas my buddy Wayne gifted my a first edition of the Novel. It’s a fairly short books, and less than 200 pages. It tells the story of an old man in a Cuban fishing village. This is a story of struggle, and it starts with the fisherman going 84 days without catching a fish.

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