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I know it's a classic and a must read and I know many of you are more intellectual readers and will enjoy. I enjoyed the historical setting, but struggled with the old english language. I'm willing to give another try. Any ideas on how I could get past the language? Should I get Cliff Notes?
Susannah Have you considered listening to the audiobook? I struggle with the language in pre-20th Century literature too, and while I was hesitant for a long t…moreHave you considered listening to the audiobook? I struggle with the language in pre-20th Century literature too, and while I was hesitant for a long time to listen to audiobooks because I wasn't sure if it was "really" reading, I got past that and realized that experiencing the story and the writing, which you absolutely will with an audiobook, was the important thing for me. So far, this approach has worked well for me.(less)
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by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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