Literature

We are supposed (and I think it is a good idea) to put in here some stuff we do in the school, like what we are learning or some exams we have written recently... So just show us what you learn
And I will start with the last German-test, it is about Faust. Do you know Faust? Oh and sorry it is all only in German, but I really won't translate this

Yes, I know Faust. I have read it.
About the test. Too bad it's in German. I understanded something, but not everything. I thing that some of us(Estonians) don't understand it because they have learned German so little time.

But the test is quite normal. We also write things about the books we read.

The test isn't what I would call easy (especially for non-german students), but if you've read the book mindfully and maybe discussed it a little in school (and because you're learning German for ages) it shouldn't be such a problem ^^
But I must confess that our German tests are much easier *coughs* *g*

well the thing is, we were supposed to read it of course, but almost nobody did . But yeah, our teacher was speaking about this topic for some hours, Zzz...
German is really not a big problem for us, that is true. But well... THAT isn't German- it is Goethe!!

Charles wrote:

But well... THAT isn't German- it is Goethe!!

You said it x)

I'm quite curious how well you guys speak German. I guess it must be almost perfect

And I have some tests at home, too. Maybe I scan some next week :]

In german we've read Effis Briest. It represents the 18th century but I can't recommend it. It's just too boring. But if someone is interested in such "history" books it's the right one

Sorry, I don´t want to be inconvenient, but:
Charles wrote:

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We are supposed (and I think it is a good idea) to put in here some stuff we do in the school, like what we are learning or some exams we have written recently...

... and now we are talking about theater-projects. This topic please under "talk, talk, talk",
otherwise we get into huddlemuddle.

sorry to christian and no julie certainly I haven't read the whole book^^
I've read half of it because it was too boring for me. But we saw the film!

didn't you also think it was like a powerpoint presentation combined with some scenes.^^

We talk about literature?...Oh yes!
I love books!!

I have to say I love the books of thomas bernhard. maybe the czech know him because of prof. stoff.

I love Ken Wilber`s work. Just bought one of his books "Grace and Grit". Ken Wilber is nowadays philosopher who has created an integral world philosophy. His works are about spirituality and about finding that true "Me", meditation etc. Very interesting and inspiring.

Oh yes, I love books that are even a bit philosophical or about philosophy. But I really really like Russian literature. Dostoevsky, Gogol... you name it! Heh. But yeah, I also like all Salingers' books, they are unbelievable, and Orwell is good, too. And oh, has anyone read Rabelais's "Gargantua and Pentagruel"? That book is just insane.

Yeah, books.. I like them too, but in last months there is not time for them at all... But I hope you know Discworld by Terry Pratchett?

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Oh yes, I love books that are even a bit philosophical or about philosophy. But I really really like Russian literature. Dostoevsky, Gogol... you name it! Heh. But yeah, I also like all Salingers' books, they are unbelievable, and Orwell is good, too. And oh, has anyone read Rabelais's "Gargantua and Pentagruel"? That book is just insane.

I've never read russian literature. What is it like?

Well, how to explain... It's sort of deep and well, usually the books are about every day's things, but they somehow influence the reader a lot. And it makes at least me to think about the things i usually don't. If i should recommend only one book in the whole world lol, I would say Dostoevsky's "Idiot". That's really good.



And no one has read Gargantua? What a pity hehe.

I have read Gargantua. hehe. It's really good.

Sounds really interesting. I think I'll look for a russian book

Hehe my aunt is from Russia. This language is very interesting. I mean don't understand anything when she talks russian but it sounds cool.

Yes, we read the Gargantua with Evelin. Lol. Such a good reading experience!

I love books, too although I don"t have much time to read. I'd love to rad in bed, but as soon as I start reading I fall asleep immediately. No chance.
I've discovered a new place for readin here in Prague. The tram! Ideal I tell. I've never read so many books in my life.
At the moment I've discovered a Swiss author: Suter. He is really great. good humour, tension, cool language.
Good book to you all!
Ursi

I like reading books also and I don`t fall asleepwhen I read books in bed , when it`s not a boring book ofcourse.. my favourite writer at the moment is Sass Henno, he`s an estonian writer, so you probably can`t read them.... he`s a new writer, who only has published few books
I mostly don`t remember the writers of the books I read..

I like reading books too but it's not my hobby. I mean i like reading inetresting stories because you can learn many things from them...i wish i would read more books...

Well in the last time I read as much as possible. All the books we read at school of course but mostly I don't like them. Books I like and I've read lately are "The Physicists" by Dürrenmatt. It's funny and you can read it in 2 hours. Then I've read "Holzfällen" (to lumber) by Thomas Bernhard. Now I've started to read Moliere and another book by Bernhard