“…Bonaparte soon came to a conclusion as to the nature of the book and its contents, by the application of a simple rule now largely acted upon, but which, becoming universal, would save much thought and valuable time. It is of marvellous simplicity, of infinite utility, of universal applicability. It may easily be committed to memory, and runs thus:—
Whenever you come into contact with any book, person, or opinion… ⤵️
“When that day comes, and I am strong, I will hate everything that has power, and help everything that is weak.”
I LOVE Lyndall—the above quote is 🔥
Nine chapters in and I‘m feeling a lot of injustice fatigue with this book! Some wonderful characters, and some despicable. I‘m so interested to see what the author does with the views of God she‘s woven in so far.
How‘s your reading going? #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead #LMMAdjacent
The next #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead pick is an #LMMAdjacent—LMM references Story of an African Farm several times in her journals. Published in 1883, it‘s been called an early feminist classic. However, I‘m bracing myself for the inevitable racism. 😬
I picked up my library copy today, and it‘s a big illustrated one! Super interested to dive in.
Schedule:
July 13 - 19: Chapters 1-9
July 20 - 26. Chapters 10-18
July 27 - Aug. 2: Chapters 19-27
pickDecember 11 marks the 100 year anniversary of the author's death, a fact I only became aware of when reading about Schreiner after finishing the book. I recommend with reservations. Be prepared to hold two opposing views simultaneously here. Pros: Beautiful writing on nature, spirituality, and society expectations of women and men. Cons: Jarringly racist views and perjorative terms. My #DoubleSpin read for #BookSpinBingo. #classics
This is a meandering book but in the flow of words we get little gems like this.
From a book published in 1881. Have we humans progressed beyond this or not?
#quotesaboutbooks
The story of an African farm: a novel | 
…‘This book,‘ said Bonaparte, ‘is not a fit and proper study for a young and immature mind.‘” 2d