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totally problematic classics temeraire Send a noteboard - 30/09/2010 08:07:22 PM

How do you define a classic work or author?


hehehe something i was told to read in high school

What are your favorite classic works?


don't have one.

If you had to suggest just one, which would it be and why? (please not, "because it's good" )


i really don't know. i read several but i'm not actually a big fan of any of them.

What have you staunchly refused to read that might be considered a classic?


moby dick. i hate that book. read 20 pages of it. sooooo boring

Why don't you want to read it?


way too boring!!!

"it's like the real world, except there's dragons!"

cw, you are missed...
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The Classics - general discussion / survey StormCrow - 30/09/2010 03:52:53 PM 1689 Views
My own answers. StormCrow - 30/09/2010 04:38:33 PM 1290 Views
I'm trying to read a bit of Shakespeare at the moment Lordling - 30/09/2010 07:20:02 PM 1199 Views
Re: I'm trying to read a bit of Shakespeare at the moment StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:14:23 PM 1205 Views
Get a copy with annotations! Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:56:12 PM 1136 Views
Re: My own answers. Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:02:08 PM 1329 Views
Powdered Soup! StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:23:51 PM 1308 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:34:06 PM 1538 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! StormCrow - 30/09/2010 10:07:20 PM 1251 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:10:32 PM 1379 Views
Well, have you seen any of the Austen TV/movie adaptations, then? Legolas - 30/09/2010 10:25:58 PM 1233 Views
Oh yes. I even made the mistake of purchasing the new Pride and Prejudice for her. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 12:10:05 AM 1268 Views
They are much, much worse than powder soup. Legolas - 30/09/2010 09:50:07 PM 1131 Views
Well, since they're made of paper... StormCrow - 30/09/2010 10:09:41 PM 1211 Views
Re: My own answers. BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:35:36 PM 1273 Views
Cliff's notes Seriana Sedai - 05/10/2010 08:05:56 PM 1318 Views
Re: Cliff's notes StormCrow - 05/10/2010 09:21:06 PM 1492 Views
Re: Cliff's notes Seriana Sedai - 06/10/2010 01:40:38 AM 1320 Views
It's cool. StormCrow - 06/10/2010 04:42:13 PM 1372 Views
A classic is really any book with enduring value. Tom - 30/09/2010 05:33:35 PM 1248 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. StormCrow - 30/09/2010 06:46:02 PM 1259 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. Tom - 30/09/2010 10:57:23 PM 1310 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:39:16 PM 1090 Views
Camilla, that's just because you're an atheist. Tom - 01/10/2010 09:37:34 PM 1141 Views
Yes. Camilla - 01/10/2010 09:51:32 PM 1145 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 12:20:51 AM 1317 Views
I really need to read Kundera. I've heard nothing but praise for Unbearable Lightness. *NM* Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 08:46:18 PM 670 Views
I could post you over a copy to borrow. Rebekah - 30/09/2010 08:58:08 PM 1069 Views
That is very kind, but I have far too much to do to read non-school books, unfortunately. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:53:23 PM 1145 Views
It is good. *NM* Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:34:47 PM 524 Views
Haven't read any other Kundera, but yes, that one is very enjoyable. *NM* Legolas - 30/09/2010 09:50:30 PM 662 Views
I found his other books to be pale copies of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. *NM* Tom - 30/09/2010 10:51:55 PM 703 Views
totally problematic classics temeraire - 30/09/2010 08:07:22 PM 1265 Views
Re: totally problematic classics StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:26:46 PM 1160 Views
I study them, apparently. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 08:44:40 PM 1341 Views
I wish I could do that. StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:49:57 PM 1244 Views
Less fun than you'd think. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:52:10 PM 1108 Views
More admiration of your discipline than assuming you were having fun with it. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 12:31:06 AM 1251 Views
Re: The Classics - general discussion / survey .. edited. Camilla - 30/09/2010 08:58:14 PM 1326 Views
I knew you would have a rather lengthy list. I was worried until the edit came through. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:26:34 AM 1327 Views
Good survey. Legolas - 30/09/2010 10:23:18 PM 1312 Views
Agreed. edited Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:37:48 PM 1274 Views
But but but Milton is beautiful Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:46:06 PM 1189 Views
Sometimes. Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:47:28 PM 1232 Views
Maybe I was unclear. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:55:22 PM 1224 Views
Re: Maybe I was unclear. Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:57:41 PM 1101 Views
I'm glad you approve on the whole. Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:12:00 PM 1304 Views
I generally do. Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:19:05 PM 1222 Views
Excellent. Might as well include a Hooft poem anyway, in case anyone's interested... Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:40:24 PM 1383 Views
Re: Excellent. Might as well include a Hooft poem anyway, in case anyone's interested... Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:43:20 PM 1246 Views
Dickens StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:42:42 PM 1205 Views
Re: I generally do. BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:54:11 PM 1282 Views
Oh, and link to the Flecker poem: Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:42:30 PM 1121 Views
Re: Good survey. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:52:27 AM 1390 Views
My classics nossy - 30/09/2010 10:54:56 PM 1178 Views
Re: My classics StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:01:24 AM 1275 Views
Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:30:41 PM 1351 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:18:58 AM 1213 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 01/10/2010 05:20:10 AM 1271 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:05:35 PM 1240 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 02/10/2010 04:07:10 AM 1230 Views
Ha, we weren't that far off after all. StormCrow - 04/10/2010 08:11:39 PM 1154 Views
I will not list 300+ books here, I promise Larry - 01/10/2010 12:36:17 AM 1337 Views
O'Connor is wonderful. But I am not sure many can appreciate her. Ghavrel - 01/10/2010 02:50:54 AM 1015 Views
I agree, thus the "confound" part in there Larry - 01/10/2010 02:53:26 AM 1085 Views
I figured as much. Ghavrel - 01/10/2010 03:08:26 AM 1113 Views
I expected you to have quite a few as well. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:25:06 AM 1197 Views
Re: I will not list 300+ books here, I promise Novo - 02/10/2010 11:23:37 AM 1255 Views
Criminy, I thought I was done with essay questions years ago. Mndrew - 01/10/2010 01:39:56 AM 1222 Views
Glad to bring back the school days. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 01:49:48 PM 1279 Views
Re: Glad to bring back the school days. Mndrew - 02/10/2010 05:32:47 AM 1068 Views
not sure but I don't believe in instant classics random thoughts - 02/10/2010 05:22:07 AM 1264 Views
the bf and I are going to do a "Paradise Lost" book club... ajah - 02/10/2010 08:29:38 AM 1383 Views
Mm, Doré's engravings are gorgeous. Rebekah - 02/10/2010 11:40:48 AM 1257 Views
Re: Mm, Doré's engravings are gorgeous. ajah - 02/10/2010 09:42:37 PM 1247 Views
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