What does it mean to discover?
by Hunter B. of HIgh Tech High International '14
Why would anyone put him or herself in a dangerous or unreliable situation when all that lies ahead is an uncertain future? Many philosophers discuss a metaphorical road of life, one on which people choose different paths--some more difficult than others. It is through these journeys, which lead to strange situations and unlikely friends, that people discover themselves and their world. The books listed below questions what’s considered “normal” and “popular” by working against the grain of life.
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On the Road
by Jack Kerouac - 320 pages On the Road follows Sal Paradise as he embarks on a journey to discover individuality, the art of living in the moment, and--most importantly--experiencing life firsthand. Kerouac uses this pseudonym to tell the story of a group of friends and their journey across America during the late 1940s. The reader follows a once-in-a-lifetime journey on the road and watches as Sal transforms from a reclusive observer living in his aunt's New York apartment to a free-spirited drifter who openly accepts a new experience and mysterious invitations. |
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Tail '72
by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson - 506 pages Hunter S. Thompson portrays American politics in his coverage of the 1972 Democratic Party's primary elections. Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail of '72 is a collection of articles originally published by Rolling Stone Magazine and later turned into a detailed story of his entire year with the McGovern Campaign team. Leaving his life behind him, Thompson does what no writer has ever thought or dreamed of doing as he covers an election in biased style for a popular magazine. |
The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway - 127 pages Ernest Hemingway's work is now known to be a classic among American Literature. HIs understated style and sparing use of words makes him one of the greats. The Old Man and the Sea follows the story of a weathered Cuban fisherman named Santiago as he struggles to catch a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. The story focuses on the themes of youth and age--contrasting the main character Santiago and his former apprentice Manolin. In addition, Hemingway also portrays a resistance to defeat and the sense of pride that comes with that. |