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"Why should we read the classics?" is what I ask. I've read a number of "classics" that were just not worth the struggle of figuring out the antiquated vocabula
by WheelsAtLarge 8y ago
"Why should we read the classics?" is what I ask. I've read a number of "classics" that were just not worth the struggle of figuring out the antiquated vocabulary and sentence structure. The vernacular changes over generations and figuring out what they meant versus what I understand is just not worth the time. I can read a few current books vs 1 classic. Yes, some are worth the trouble but most are not.
Maybe there's a business in updating classics into modern versions. It has been done with Shakespeare and we see it all the time with movies. Why not others?
- mcguire 8y agoI wonder why they're considered "classics"?
- billfruit 8y agoBecause reading older works may give one an appreciation of their time.
- checkyoursudo 8y agoIt should be done with others! Except, how many times are those others merely updating Shakespeare into their contemporary times? Maybe everything is just continuously updating Shakespeare at this point. I jest, I jest. Or do I?