Do you think that you should read the "classic" books simply because they're "classic"?
by 
Ender
ANSWERS: 4
-
Well, they are wonderful examples of good prose. But I would suggest sticking to books that hold some interest for you. Example? "Crime and Punishment" with its psychological intricacies and examinations may be more useful to you than, say, "The Mill on the Floss."
-
Yes, but they became classics for some good reason. I am actually going through the classics now and "picking off a few " for my personal home library.
-
Well in some cases, yes. Knowing that a certain novel is classic give it some merit. It's more likely that it will have thought-provoking topics, because it stood the test against time. So if you're not sure what to read, opting for a classic would be a safe selection.
-
In most cases you'll understand why they're classics once you've read them. I got teased about reading thing like Jane Eyre and Beowulf when it wasn't required of me, but I enjoyed them. It's interesting to classic writings and see how the way we tell stories changes over the ages. But I don't fret when someone says I HAVE to read certain things. There are too many great books out there; old, new, and ancient. I can't worry about reading all of them.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC