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Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:13:31 2023 No.22431866 [Reply] [Original]

What's the most romantic literary work ever written?

I've never been in love and likely never will be, but I still want to vicariously experience some semblance of that feeling, because it seems to be one of the best things people can feel. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:17:20 2023 No.22431870 >>22431866 serotonin by houellebecq

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:18:59 2023 No.22431877 >>22431870 I may be dumb, but I know who Houellebecq is anon

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:22:18 2023 No.22431884 >>22431866 Proust's romance is always something I go back to.

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:23:38 2023 No.22431886 >>22431866 The Beast in the Jungle

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:23:48 2023 No.22431887 >>22431884 Thanks anon! Proust intimidates me because of how big his tome is, but I'll try to give it a shot.

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:24:28 2023 No.22431888 File: 102 KB, 1200x801, jarvis cocker.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >She wants excitement and she needs romance >all she gets are dirty underpants

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:24:59 2023 No.22431891 >>22431886 Intrigued by the description; I'll add this to my list, much appreciated friend

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:26:15 2023 No.22431897 >>22431887 You can read Swann in Love from the first volume and carry on from there if you'd like. The main narrator's shit doesn't get going until volume 2.

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:32:23 2023 No.22431924 >>22431897 Oh, that's a relief. With luck, soon I will be swimming in 100% Proust and 0% pussy

Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:34:28 2023 No.22431933

Determining the "most romantic" literary work ever written is subjective and can vary depending on individual preferences. However, there are several classic works known for their romantic themes and emotional depth. Here are a few suggestions that you might find worthwhile:

>"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen:
This novel explores themes of love, social class, and personal growth through the interactions of its characters. The romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is one of the most iconic in literature.

>"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare:
A tragic tale of young love, this play tells the story of Romeo and Juliet, members of feuding families, who fall deeply in love despite the odds.

>"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë:
This novel is known for its intense and passionate love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. It explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive power of love.

>"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë:
This classic novel follows the life of the orphaned Jane Eyre and her complex relationship with the brooding Mr. Rochester. The story is a blend of romance, mystery, and personal growth.

>"The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks:
If you're looking for a more modern option, this novel tells the story of a young couple's enduring love through the trials of time. It's known for its emotional impact.

>"Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
This series follows the time-traveling romance between Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser. It combines historical fiction, adventure, and a passionate love story.

>"Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy:
This novel explores the consequences of infidelity and the complexities of love through the story of Anna Karenina's affair with Count Vronsky.

>"The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger:
This novel follows the unconventional love story between Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel, and Clare, his wife.

These are just a few options, and there are many more novels and stories that capture the essence of romance in different ways. Keep in mind that experiencing emotions vicariously through literature can be a powerful way to connect with different aspects of the human experience. Enjoy your journey through these romantic tales!

Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:36:04 2023 No.22431938

>>22431933
>"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë:
This novel is known for its intense and passionate love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. It explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive power of love
I always fucking hated this book.

Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:36:10 2023 No.22431939

Of course, here are a few more romantic literary works that you might find captivating:

>"Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell:
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this novel follows the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler.

>"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez:
While not strictly a romance novel, this magical realism masterpiece contains numerous romantic storylines woven into its rich tapestry of family history and fantastical events.

>"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald:
This novel explores themes of unrequited love and the pursuit of the American Dream through the story of Jay Gatsby's love for Daisy Buchanan.

>"Call Me by Your Name" by André Aciman:
A contemporary novel that tells the story of a passionate summer romance between a young man named Elio and a doctoral student named Oliver.

>"Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez:
This novel spans several decades and follows the enduring love between Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza.

>"The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough:
This sweeping family saga follows the forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart.

>"Doctor Zhivago" by Boris Pasternak:
Set during the Russian Revolution, this novel tells the story of Yuri Zhivago's love for Lara Antipova amidst the tumultuous events of the time.

>"Persuasion" by Jane Austen:
Another Austen novel, this one focuses on the second chances in love between Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth.

>"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green:
This contemporary young adult novel explores the love between two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet at a cancer support group.

>"Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes:
A touching story about the evolving relationship between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, who is paralyzed after an accident.

Remember that each of these works offers a unique perspective on love and romance. Dive into these stories and let their emotions and narratives transport you to different worlds and experiences.

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:36:29 2023 No.22431942 >>22431933 Nice list. Thanks, ChatGPT, I owe you one!

>>	Anonymous Mon Aug 28 22:37:40 2023 No.22431947 >>22431938 Never read it, but from what I've heard, it sounds like a blackpill about how women secretly want a violent man to dominate and abuse them. Is this true?

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 05:05:37 2023 No.22432981 >>22431933 Why the fuck do people keep posting generic ass statements by Chat-Gpt on this board.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 05:06:49 2023 No.22432987 File: 62 KB, 1280x720, IMG_0200.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>22431939 Wow, chatgp was programmed by Reddit.

Anonymous Tue Aug 29 05:43:46 2023 No.22433068

>>22431866
ignore the bot

"most romantic" is impossible to determine, literature is not a competition and these kinds of polemics are stupid

the intensity of passion in the sorrows of young werther might help you vicariously understand and sympathise with what its like to fall for someone.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 06:04:47 2023 No.22433110 >>22431866 The Song of Songs

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 06:25:07 2023 No.22433137 File: 128 KB, 893x1360, 61LychDdFvL.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] This is what love is, in all its ugliness and beauty.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 06:39:40 2023 No.22433155 File: 82 KB, 709x1000, 814xFinrKRL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] This is what love is

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 09:54:06 2023 No.22433462 >>22431866 Elective Affinities by Goethe still stands as one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 09:57:50 2023 No.22433467 >>22431866 Lolita.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 11:44:00 2023 No.22433645 >>22431866 Book of Monelle by Marcel Schwob. it edits together myths and fairy tales he wrote for her as she died.

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 11:54:54 2023 No.22433671 >>22431938 Ahem! Filtered

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 19:05:26 2023 No.22435070 >>22433671 Reddit brain

Anonymous Tue Aug 29 19:27:06 2023 No.22435170

>>22431887
I honestly disagree. Proust is not so much romance as it is endless cucking and psychotic jealousy.
Hint: Swann in love is 400 pages of the titular character being cucked by the BPD love interest, who is called Odette de Crecy (he literally gave the BPD bitch the surname "crazy" because he is a hack).

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 19:27:25 2023 No.22435171 >>22431947 Yes

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 19:30:51 2023 No.22435188 >>22435170 >not so much romance as it is endless cucking and psychotic jealousy What do you think romance is?

Anonymous Tue Aug 29 19:43:24 2023 No.22435244
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>>22431866
going through the thread shows me how far behind literature is to anime when it comes to the romance genre

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 20:03:49 2023 No.22435339 >>22431866 Ossian

>>	Anonymous Tue Aug 29 20:05:42 2023 No.22435349 >>22431866 Wuthering Heights

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 03:13:02 2023 No.22436556 >>22431866 OP here, just wanted to thank everyone for their recs. I desperately need romance in my life and I'm going to devour these books (except the meme suggestions).

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 04:48:56 2023 No.22436838 File: 248 KB, 1080x944, 169322394026834384.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>22431866 The Phantom of the Opera

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 05:30:16 2023 No.22436945 Tropic of Cancer.

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 05:36:20 2023 No.22436952 File: 31 KB, 434x441, 1531157461556.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>22433155 give me a QRD please.

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 05:39:05 2023 No.22436961 File: 128 KB, 434x434, 1502130411555.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Rec me some books HEAVY with infidelity.

>>	Jon Kolner Wed Aug 30 05:41:53 2023 No.22436969 >>22436961 Swann in Love The Millers Tale The Decameron

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 05:45:50 2023 No.22436987 >>22436961 Ada, or Ardor. On both sides.

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 05:47:57 2023 No.22436998 A Sport and a Pastime is nice and horny. I fucked my girlfriend stupid after it. That was after a months long dead bedroom born of my apathy and complete unarousal.

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 13:26:10 2023 No.22437988 >>22431866 MY DIARY

>>	Anonymous Wed Aug 30 20:42:04 2023 No.22439404 >>22431866 Books about gettingg pussy

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