Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 22, 2011)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Classics for Beginners group.

I think that reading older style language can be hard for most people, even if they come from an academic background. I have several teachers in my family, and I had trouble reading Victorian language the first times I tried to read those books. I'm still useless with Shakespeare! The more books you read from a period, the more it makes sense to your brain.

Nicolle, you will prove your teachers wrong! Keep on trucking as they say.

Hi Lidiana.

How was Pinocchio, Nicolle? Did you feel like reading the original added a new dimension from the movie versions?

Very good point. I would like to see more literary acknowledgements incorporate a more multicultural view of the world.

I am not fond of intellectual snobbery, so I definitely don't think reading classics makes someone superior.

Welcome to all the new members!

I believe I read somewhere that Lewis and Tolkien had a falling-out because Lewis married Joy Gresham (who was divorced, which Tolkein disapproved of), but they actually reconciled prior to Lewis' death.

Hi Deborah. We're honored that you chose Classics for Beginners as your first group.

Welcome, Kevin and Micah.

Hi Kara and Tessa!

Me too, Martha!

No worries, Martha! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been wanting to read it for a while.

I am super-swamped this month with review books, work, and NaNoWriMo, so I will try to get to this when I can. Please feel free to get started if you are able to dive in before me.

Hi Renee and Reka.

Welcome, Melissa.

Chris, Jem was awesome. Good point!

Welcome, Lennongirl! I may have to make myself a 12 classics in 2012 goal. Good idea!

He will definitely find out.

Same here! I love these buddy reads--they are great encouragement.

I am a big short story fan myself, Jonathan.

I admit I have a soft spot for Russian Literature.