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I decided to try reading the classic literature this year. The books that stood the test of time. I started with Brothers Karamazov by F.Dostoyevsky Middle
by playing_colours 7y ago
I decided to try reading the classic literature this year. The books that stood the test of time. I started with
Brothers Karamazov by F.Dostoyevsky
Middlemarch by G.Eliot
After that I plan to continue with
East of Eden by J.Steinbeck
Ulysses by J.Joyce
They all have incredible characters, deep thoughts, delicious language. Sure, not an easy read after contemporary fiction, but I noticed that the more classic literature I read the better I understand and enjoy it. Also, I own Folio Society's copies of last three titles, and it's an an additional pleasure to hold, touch, and read physical books.
- mlevental 7y ago>Ulysses by J.Joyce you will never be able to read that. i have a friend that did read it and it took him 10 years just to finish (not even understand!)
- olah_1 7y agoThis neat little web page might help: http://m.joyceproject.com/info/sources.html http://m.joyceproject.com/info/sources.html It allows you to click on things to understand their allusions/references.
- playing_colours 7y agoYeah, I thought about it as well : As many people suggest, I will start with his Dubliners and read Ulysses together with reading guides: http://www.ulyssesguide.com/ The New Bloomsday Book: A Guide Through Ulysses https://tinyurl.com/newbloomsday
- Machado117 7y agoGood luck with Ulysses. I tried several times but I always find myself with no idea of what I just read after reading a few pages. Might try again one day. I read Brothers Karamazov some years ago and I find impressive how I still think about it regularly.