Welcome
Why Read Classics
A classic has survived because each generation finds something new in it. They can feel formidable from the outside and surprisingly alive once you begin, with humour, scandal and feeling that has not aged.
Books that have been read for a reason.
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Practical
How to Read Classics
- Choose a good modern edition with a short introduction and useful notes.
- Give the first chapter a fair chance; the style becomes natural quickly.
- Read a few pages every day rather than waiting for a perfect free weekend.
Pairs with: A morning ritual: coffee and twenty unhurried pages.
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