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The Bear
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A Hundred Years of Solitude, if someone hasn't read that, Borges' Labyrinths, Toni Morrison's Beloved, essentially anything by Faulkner, The Bear is a great one.
David Eagleman · The Tim Ferriss Show · May 2023 Listen at 1:04:01 Why people recommend it
The Bear is a celebrated short novel by William Faulkner that explores themes of wilderness, heritage, and the complicated relationship between humanity and the natural world in the American South. On May 26, 2023, during episode 674 of The Tim Ferriss Show, titled Neuroscientist David Eagleman — Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, guest David Eagleman recommended the book during a broader literary discussion. While listing several influential and essential reads such as One Hundred Years of Solitude, Jorge Luis Borges's Labyrinths, and Toni Morrison's Beloved, Eagleman asserted that essentially any work by Faulkner is worth reading, explicitly highlighting The Bear as a great starting point. His recommendation underscores the enduring literary power and profound psychological depth found throughout Faulkner's celebrated contributions to American fiction.
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David Eagleman A Hundred Years of Solitude, if someone hasn't read that, Borges' Labyrinths, Toni Morrison's Beloved, esse… 1
“A Hundred Years of Solitude, if someone hasn't read that, Borges' Labyrinths, Toni Morrison's Beloved, essentially anything by Faulkner, The Bear is a great one.”
