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Sorry! I noticed the first sections said last updated May 18, 2015 and I couldn't edit.
I might be a good time to update each of these categories.
The discussion for the Canterville Ghost will be discussed here.
I reread this book for a class at Cornell University in the summer of 2014. The middle-aged male instructor started to cry when we discussed parts of the book. Surprised at the reaction!
Great introduction, Heather!
Nathalie wrote: "Hi, I'm Nathalie. I live in Belgium. To be honest I haven't read so many classics yet but my favourites so far must be Persuasion, Great expectations and The painted veil. Looking forward to discov..."Welcome! We must like the same type of books, since Persuasion and The Painted Veil are two of my favorites. I don't care for Charles Dickens, but I do think that Great Expectations is one of his better books.
Erika wrote: "i got mixed up when people say current classics"The age of classics is debated. Some people think a classic is a work that is read and discussed 50 years or 100 years after publication. Our group decided on 50 years.
However, there are some more modern books that have an impact. Many people believe these books will still be read and discussed 50 or 100 years from now. I can give one example: To Kill a Mockingbird. This book had a tremendous impact on the CIvil Rights movement in the United States. I considered it a modern classic before it was 50 years old. Of course, it is now more than 50 years old and can be discussed in this group.
Other books, like The Color Purple and works by Toni Morrison, might be considered modern classics, but they have not yet reached the longevity needed to satisfy many.
I belong to a group, Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts, where we occasionally take a month to read and discuss a "modern classic," such as those mentioned above. You are welcome to join us.
Welcome, Eunice.
Welcome to the group, Fran.
This category also covers authors to ignore, so I am selecting Herman Melville, best known for Moby Dick. This is one of the most overrated books written.
Danielle The Book Huntress (Self-Proclaimed Book Ninja) wrote: "Louise wrote: "Just put the nomination thread for October up."Thanks, Louise!"
Danielle, will you still be doing November's nominations?
Huda wrote: "I have read Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen and also Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I really love Pride and Prejudice so much so if you can recommend a classic book ..."You still have four more Jane Austen books to go. Probably Persuasion would be the next best to read. I also like Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.
Glad you can join us, Ellie.
I believe that rich people struggle with greed. We read about it all the time. Much of white collar crime is committed by those well-off. Bernie Madoff scammed many wealthy people who wanted more. Much of Wall Street is filled with schemers who are trying to scam the system. I am sure that Rebecca would not be content if she had plenty of money. Many of the students at business schools lie and cheat on their tests and feel they are entitled, just like Rebecca. http://journalstar.com/business/gradu...
Yes, it was written in a serial form with twenty monthly parts.
Nina, I also had the same experience of enjoying the first part of the book, but getting bogged down in the middle. Rebecca was entertaining in the beginning, but increasingly unlikable and boring.
Kjs wrote: "Danielle,for the classic challenge what books are acceptable? Is it the books on the book shelf?"The books on the book shelf are ones we have read. All other books can be nominated unless we read the author in the past year.
