easiest classic to start with?

[jjam ˃ᴗ˂.ᐟ]

hii i kind of want to get into classics this year but i just don't know when or where to start! it cld be a bit overwhelming at times so im specifically looking for classics that are p much accessable for beginners! thank u

[S]

maybe flowers for algernon?

[Anya]

I’ve been listening to an audiobook of Little Women and found it pretty accessible, there isn’t really any complicated language that I’ve noticed. The audiobook I’ve been using is from 2000 and helps because the author does different voices for the characters, as there’s quite a lot of them.

[Liza]

I've been wanting to get into classics as well, I'm starting with The Picture of Dorian Gray. I chose this because it looks like a fairly quick read, I also thought the premise sounded interesting.

[j :p]

first, i’d suggest reading a few modern authors that have intricate writing styles to help adjust you to the literary devices and themes concept. authors like ottessa moshfegh, sally rooney, and m.l. rio. then, start with reading shorter classics as those are easier to get through. my recommendations are the bell jar, the death of ivan ilyich, rebecca, the virgin suicides, murder at the orient express, the outsider, the great gatsby, and frankenstein. once you get used to the language, my personal favourite classic authors are charlotte brontë and jane austen! i highly recommend jane eyre and pride and prejudice! good luck <3

[Brittny's Book Talk]

twelfth night, but the no fear Shakespeare version so it is easy to read

[ena]

The great gatsby, lord of the flies and Lolita

[erifollows]

dorian gray

[Millie]

For me it was Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen

[Lupeandbooks]

the picture of Dorian Gray

[Claire]

The Great Gatsby