Literature on differential geometry, suggestions?

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The discussion centers on seeking literature recommendations for advancing knowledge in differential geometry, particularly in areas such as covariant derivatives, Levi-Civita connections, and curvature tensors. The user has a solid foundation in topology and is familiar with differential forms and differentiable manifolds. Suggested texts include "Riemannian Manifolds: An Introduction to Curvature" by John M. Lee and O'Neill's "Semi-Riemannian Geometry." The user is motivated by an interest in general relativity, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of differential geometry to grasp the subject effectively. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of foundational texts in the field for further study.
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I am reading Spivak, Calculus on manifolds, and I have a basic working knowledge of topology through Mendelson, "Introduction to Topology", I want to learn more about differential geometry, especially co variant derivatives, levi-civita connections, Ricci and Rieman curvature tensors. I know about the fundamental forms, and Rieman metrics. I am interested in general relativity but It's impossible for me to learn anything substantial about it without learning more about differential geometry. By the way, I am very familiar with differential forms, differentiable manifolds, and the classic multivariable stuff. Any suggestions?
 
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Try "Riemannian Manifolds: An Introduction to Curvature" by John M. Lee.
 
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thanks, any other suggestions?
 
ONeill's Semi-Riemannian Geometry
 

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