r/literature is a subreddit with 2.2M members. The community frequently discusses literature, looking for, books, reading, and hard time, and they frequently recommend/review translation of the iliad and dystopian fiction.
Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are welcome.
We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
Popular Topics in r/literature
#1
Literature
45 posts
#2
Looking For
27 posts
#3
Books
23 posts
#4
Reading
20 posts
#5
Hard Time
12 posts
#6
Fiction
12 posts
#7
Classics
12 posts
#8
Hate
11 posts
#9
Worst
10 posts
#10
Writing
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/literature
Translation Of The Iliad
10 reviews
#1
Richmond Lattimore
5.0★ from 6 reviews
#2
Robert Fagles
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Stanley Lombardo
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Dystopian Fiction
1 review
#1
J.G. Ballard
4.0★ from 1 review
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Last updated: October 20, 2026