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Because I like impossible tasks, I'm thinking of making a list of literary classics I ought to read. There are plenty I've heard of but never read in school, so I might as well try to become familiar with them myself. If I ever get the chance to be an English teacher it will help to know a bunch in advance.
That being said, I'm going to hate myself but I've decided to read Wuthering Heights. It isn't too difficult of a read, though I'm still keeping a dictionary handy for the 10 to 20% of overly eloquent garble.
Why didn't the Libertarian cross the road?
That being said, I'm going to hate myself but I've decided to read Wuthering Heights. It isn't too difficult of a read, though I'm still keeping a dictionary handy for the 10 to 20% of overly eloquent garble.
Why didn't the Libertarian cross the road?
LogicalRoger wrote:
I love this book, it gets kind of confusing though.
That being said, I'm going to hate myself but I've decided to read Wuthering Heights. It isn't too difficult of a read, though I'm still keeping a dictionary handy for the 10 to 20% of overly eloquent garble.
I love this book, it gets kind of confusing though.
That book is awesome! 
We had to read lord of the flies back in first year. I didn't finish chapter 1 
Book technically it's Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero. But i'm reading the 39 cluessoftcopy
"Puns are a sign of intelligence, deeply buried,"-Alistair Oh
Book technically it's Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero. But i'm reading the 39 cluessoftcopy
"Puns are a sign of intelligence, deeply buried,"-Alistair Oh
Oh my goodness. Wuthering Heights. Admittedly, I've never read the entire book. *gasp!* O.o I've read parts of it and I think it's beautiful. I love over-eloquent literature. It makes you think; and it adds depth to the story. There comes a time when modern reading material seems closer to "See Spot run" than to real literature.
It makes you think; and it adds depth to the story. There comes a time when modern reading material seems closer to "See Spot run" than to real literature.
Semi-controversial opinion: Wuthering Heights > Jane Eyre. Vastly so.
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
I have read Wuthering Heights twice but I couldn't read two chapters of Jane Eyre (The book's so boring).
I guess I'm not alone then!
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
I love over-eloquent literature. It makes you think; and it adds depth to the story. There comes a time when modern reading material seems closer to "See Spot run" than to real literature.
I generally prefer simpler texts. I can agree that adding new words (although admittedly often useless ones) does increase one's knowledge - good, but it is not necessary for an interesting or well developed plot and sometimes the over-development of useless points can seem like clutter to the overall story or theme. Only when embellishment is necessary to reveal certain traits is it useful, otherwise I couldn't quite care what century the tea cozy was made in or which great aunt cast into the obscurity of footnotedom last obtained it.
Why didn't the Libertarian cross the road?
Oh no. Jane Eyre > Wuthering Heights any day!
I didn't like Wuthering Heights at all. I found it overly dramatic, over-wrought. There are no redeeming qualities in any of the characters, which I realize may be part of the point, but I do not have to like the point. I thought the plot was just annoying too... I guess romanticism is lost on me.
Jane Eyre, on the other hand, I love. It has it's own romantic elements, but I enjoy the characters and the social commentary and just the overall tone of the book much more. It's more relatable and accessible.
Oh the battle of the Brontes! I love it.
Anyway, I'm currently reading Eats, Shoots, & Leaves by Lynne Truss. It's hilarious.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
I didn't like Wuthering Heights at all. I found it overly dramatic, over-wrought. There are no redeeming qualities in any of the characters, which I realize may be part of the point, but I do not have to like the point. I thought the plot was just annoying too... I guess romanticism is lost on me.
Jane Eyre, on the other hand, I love. It has it's own romantic elements, but I enjoy the characters and the social commentary and just the overall tone of the book much more. It's more relatable and accessible.
Oh the battle of the Brontes! I love it.
Anyway, I'm currently reading Eats, Shoots, & Leaves by Lynne Truss. It's hilarious.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
Then I guess we will have to agree to disagree Dolphin.
dolphingurl12 wrote:
Yes, but Jane Eyre is an overly sentimental, flat character who soon becomes defined by solely by her fawning over Mr. Rochester. I'll take Wuthering Heights' brooding, morose atmosphere over Jane Eyre any day.
But, that's what I really like about literature; everyone takes different things away from it.
Yup. I love that book. It's really a mark of writing when you can make grammar and punctuation hilarious.
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"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
Jane Eyre, on the other hand, I love. It has it's own romantic elements, but I enjoy the characters and the social commentary and just the overall tone of the book much more. It's more relatable and accessible.
Yes, but Jane Eyre is an overly sentimental, flat character who soon becomes defined by solely by her fawning over Mr. Rochester. I'll take Wuthering Heights' brooding, morose atmosphere over Jane Eyre any day.
But, that's what I really like about literature; everyone takes different things away from it.
Anyway, I'm currently reading Eats, Shoots, & Leaves by Lynne Truss. It's hilarious.
Yup. I love that book. It's really a mark of writing when you can make grammar and punctuation hilarious.
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"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
I will second your sentiment about differing opinions making literature great. If everyone agreed and interpreted everything the same, it would all be pretty pointless.
I just finished Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk and now I'm reading Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman. That's not as bad as I sounds... haha It's just kinda like social commentary and criticism of various pop culture related ideas, and some things just about the fabric of humanity. And it's hilarious.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
I just finished Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk and now I'm reading Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman. That's not as bad as I sounds... haha It's just kinda like social commentary and criticism of various pop culture related ideas, and some things just about the fabric of humanity. And it's hilarious.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
Your post reminds me that I need to get some Palahniuk into my diet. Ugh, I have such a long "to read" list.
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
Last Sacrifice
Vampire Academy Book 6
By Richelle Mead
Just love each other
Vampire Academy Book 6
By Richelle Mead
Just love each other
rolugomi wrote:
Me too!
Last Sacrifice
Vampire Academy Book 6
By Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy Book 6
By Richelle Mead
Me too!
Yep. Mary Roach's Stiff was great, though I enjoyed Bonk a bit more. Ditto for God Knows by Joseph Heller. I love it when authors take a historical, mythological, or Biblical figure and humanize them.
Moving on to The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan, one of my favorite authors. (She wrote The Joy Luck Club, which is also, incidentally, one of my favorite books.) I really like her style of writing: simplistic yet deep and emotional.
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
Moving on to The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan, one of my favorite authors. (She wrote The Joy Luck Club, which is also, incidentally, one of my favorite books.) I really like her style of writing: simplistic yet deep and emotional.
"It may help to understand human affairs to be clear that most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused, not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally bad, but by people being fundamentally people."-Good Omens
I am currently reading "Little Women" (GORGEOUS, my favourite novel of all time) and am interspersing that with Terry Pratchett's "I shall wear Midnight" - the first pratchett book I have read.
On my shelf waiting is:
1. The Scarlett Pimpernell (I've listened to the first half on audiobook, but stopped because I wanted to READ it!)
2. A Nick Earls book, "The true story of butterfish" - nick earls is a great and funny australian writer
3. Maggie Alderson's "Shall we Dance" (really looking forward to this one!)
4. Candace Bushnell's (the writer of sex and the city, but also has written some great chick lit) "Four Blondes",
5. Lauren Weisberger (author of 'the devil wears prada' and a number of great chick-lit books) "last night at chateau marmont" and "chasing harry winston" (which I THINK I have read before, but I think I was on a lot of medication, so I don't think I actually remember it....)
6. A book I picked up the other day called "50 ways to find a lover" by Lucy-Anne Holmes (got no idea who the author is, or if the book is any good.... it caught my eye.....)
7. AND last but not least - Dawn French's new book "a little bit marvellous"
My PA has suggested I read a book about men who go to war in afghanistan and how they change when they return home... I might read this once some of my list has been read!
check out my embroidery blog at www.sewnbysaliba.com
On my shelf waiting is:
1. The Scarlett Pimpernell (I've listened to the first half on audiobook, but stopped because I wanted to READ it!)
2. A Nick Earls book, "The true story of butterfish" - nick earls is a great and funny australian writer
3. Maggie Alderson's "Shall we Dance" (really looking forward to this one!)
4. Candace Bushnell's (the writer of sex and the city, but also has written some great chick lit) "Four Blondes",
5. Lauren Weisberger (author of 'the devil wears prada' and a number of great chick-lit books) "last night at chateau marmont" and "chasing harry winston" (which I THINK I have read before, but I think I was on a lot of medication, so I don't think I actually remember it....)
6. A book I picked up the other day called "50 ways to find a lover" by Lucy-Anne Holmes (got no idea who the author is, or if the book is any good.... it caught my eye.....)
7. AND last but not least - Dawn French's new book "a little bit marvellous"
My PA has suggested I read a book about men who go to war in afghanistan and how they change when they return home... I might read this once some of my list has been read!
check out my embroidery blog at www.sewnbysaliba.com
The Talisman by Stephen King/Peter Straub. Excellent book.
Now I'm on Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
I've been wanting to delve into some Woolf for a long time.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
I've been wanting to delve into some Woolf for a long time.
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. - Gloria Steinem
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