Prakash answers “Am I the only person who found reading...”

Jannine Smith asked this question about Treasure Island:

Am I the only person who found reading this book difficult? I left it unfinished as it was hard for me to follow - and it shouldn't be the case as it is a short book!!

Prakash Shenoy All classical books of 1800's Victorian age are very difficult to read because of strange language they use to describe things prevalent in those days…moreAll classical books of 1800's Victorian age are very difficult to read because of strange language they use to describe things prevalent in those days. It is difficult for any modern reader to read these books. I think these books should be re-edited and published in modern English.(less)

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Lisa M Woody Correct, English was different in the 1800s. But I would never edit in modern English. Difficult things in life are not to be avoided ... they yield r ...more
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