> Dummit/Foote, Abstract algebra > In fact, overall I would use this book as a reference instead of a primary text, because the idea of reading it through from

> Dummit/Foote, Abstract algebra > In fact, overall I would use this book as a reference instead of a primary text, because the idea of reading it through from start to finish scares me. That tome scared me too. If you want to self-study abstract algebra, either Fraleigh's "A First Course in Abstract Algebra" or Paulsen's "Abstract Algebra: An Interactive Approach" is a better choice IMHO. Both are more accessible, come with detailed explanations, and the Paulsen book is even accompanied by SageMath code snippets for you to run.