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My classics nossy Send a noteboard - 30/09/2010 10:54:56 PM

How do you define a classic work or author?

Any work that transcends the judgment applied. Time, genre, etc.

What are your favorite classic works?

Pride and Prejudice, Catch 22, The Good Earth, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1984, Lord of the Rings, Slaughterhouse 5, etc.

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

Catch 22 is my favorite book. It has everything, and I love off-center writing. It doesn't have to be pretty. So much to that book was unexpected for me, and cracking up while still teary is always a good way to throw one off the beaten path.

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

Plenty. I don't refuse most older classics, but there are some newer ones (Atlas Shrugged) that just really turn me off.

Why don't you want to read it?

Having not read it, I can't be sure I'm correct, but it seems to me that I will not enjoy the preachy philosophy of it. And that makes me very apathetic.

I considered myself relatively well read, until I started hanging out around here at least. I will answer the questions in the next post to get it started, despite what it might reveal about my literary experience (or lack thereof). Thanks!
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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 1293 Views
I'm trying to read a bit of Shakespeare at the moment Lordling - 30/09/2010 07:20:02 PM 1203 Views
Re: I'm trying to read a bit of Shakespeare at the moment StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:14:23 PM 1206 Views
Get a copy with annotations! Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:56:12 PM 1138 Views
Re: My own answers. Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:02:08 PM 1332 Views
Powdered Soup! StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:23:51 PM 1316 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:34:06 PM 1543 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! StormCrow - 30/09/2010 10:07:20 PM 1256 Views
Re: Powdered Soup! Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:10:32 PM 1388 Views
Well, have you seen any of the Austen TV/movie adaptations, then? Legolas - 30/09/2010 10:25:58 PM 1241 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 1273 Views
They are much, much worse than powder soup. Legolas - 30/09/2010 09:50:07 PM 1138 Views
Well, since they're made of paper... StormCrow - 30/09/2010 10:09:41 PM 1215 Views
Re: My own answers. BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:35:36 PM 1276 Views
Cliff's notes Seriana Sedai - 05/10/2010 08:05:56 PM 1323 Views
Re: Cliff's notes StormCrow - 05/10/2010 09:21:06 PM 1494 Views
Re: Cliff's notes Seriana Sedai - 06/10/2010 01:40:38 AM 1324 Views
It's cool. StormCrow - 06/10/2010 04:42:13 PM 1377 Views
A classic is really any book with enduring value. Tom - 30/09/2010 05:33:35 PM 1250 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. StormCrow - 30/09/2010 06:46:02 PM 1264 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. Tom - 30/09/2010 10:57:23 PM 1315 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:39:16 PM 1096 Views
Camilla, that's just because you're an atheist. Tom - 01/10/2010 09:37:34 PM 1146 Views
Yes. Camilla - 01/10/2010 09:51:32 PM 1148 Views
Re: A classic is really any book with enduring value. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 12:20:51 AM 1328 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 672 Views
I could post you over a copy to borrow. Rebekah - 30/09/2010 08:58:08 PM 1077 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 1146 Views
It is good. *NM* Camilla - 30/09/2010 09:34:47 PM 526 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 705 Views
totally problematic classics temeraire - 30/09/2010 08:07:22 PM 1268 Views
Re: totally problematic classics StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:26:46 PM 1162 Views
I study them, apparently. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 08:44:40 PM 1345 Views
I wish I could do that. StormCrow - 30/09/2010 09:49:57 PM 1250 Views
Less fun than you'd think. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:52:10 PM 1112 Views
More admiration of your discipline than assuming you were having fun with it. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 12:31:06 AM 1257 Views
Re: The Classics - general discussion / survey .. edited. Camilla - 30/09/2010 08:58:14 PM 1332 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 1330 Views
Good survey. Legolas - 30/09/2010 10:23:18 PM 1315 Views
Agreed. edited Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:37:48 PM 1278 Views
But but but Milton is beautiful Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:46:06 PM 1195 Views
Sometimes. Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:47:28 PM 1240 Views
Maybe I was unclear. Ghavrel - 30/09/2010 10:55:22 PM 1227 Views
Re: Maybe I was unclear. Camilla - 30/09/2010 10:57:41 PM 1106 Views
I'm glad you approve on the whole. Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:12:00 PM 1307 Views
I generally do. Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:19:05 PM 1225 Views
Excellent. Might as well include a Hooft poem anyway, in case anyone's interested... Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:40:24 PM 1392 Views
Re: Excellent. Might as well include a Hooft poem anyway, in case anyone's interested... Camilla - 30/09/2010 11:43:20 PM 1260 Views
Dickens StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:42:42 PM 1217 Views
Re: I generally do. BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:54:11 PM 1284 Views
Oh, and link to the Flecker poem: Legolas - 30/09/2010 11:42:30 PM 1127 Views
Re: Good survey. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:52:27 AM 1394 Views
My classics nossy - 30/09/2010 10:54:56 PM 1183 Views
Re: My classics StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:01:24 AM 1281 Views
Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 30/09/2010 11:30:41 PM 1357 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:18:58 AM 1217 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 01/10/2010 05:20:10 AM 1275 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee StormCrow - 01/10/2010 02:05:35 PM 1245 Views
Re: Ah Cliff, I bow to thee BlackAdder - 02/10/2010 04:07:10 AM 1237 Views
Ha, we weren't that far off after all. StormCrow - 04/10/2010 08:11:39 PM 1159 Views
I will not list 300+ books here, I promise Larry - 01/10/2010 12:36:17 AM 1346 Views
O'Connor is wonderful. But I am not sure many can appreciate her. Ghavrel - 01/10/2010 02:50:54 AM 1019 Views
I agree, thus the "confound" part in there Larry - 01/10/2010 02:53:26 AM 1088 Views
I figured as much. Ghavrel - 01/10/2010 03:08:26 AM 1120 Views
I expected you to have quite a few as well. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 03:25:06 AM 1201 Views
Re: I will not list 300+ books here, I promise Novo - 02/10/2010 11:23:37 AM 1259 Views
Criminy, I thought I was done with essay questions years ago. Mndrew - 01/10/2010 01:39:56 AM 1228 Views
Glad to bring back the school days. StormCrow - 01/10/2010 01:49:48 PM 1285 Views
Re: Glad to bring back the school days. Mndrew - 02/10/2010 05:32:47 AM 1072 Views
not sure but I don't believe in instant classics random thoughts - 02/10/2010 05:22:07 AM 1270 Views
the bf and I are going to do a "Paradise Lost" book club... ajah - 02/10/2010 08:29:38 AM 1385 Views
Mm, Doré's engravings are gorgeous. Rebekah - 02/10/2010 11:40:48 AM 1261 Views
Re: Mm, Doré's engravings are gorgeous. ajah - 02/10/2010 09:42:37 PM 1253 Views
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