The Catcher in the Rye, Frankenstein, Lord of the Flies… Sorry. Dozed off for a second. We all know the classics, we all hear about how ‘great’ they are. But, let’s be honest, upon reading the, did they ever live up to the hype? For me, the answer was, usually, no. Don’t get me wrong, […]
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Why classic movies are really comforting (Op-Ed)
In a world where high-definition images and cutting-edge special effects are everywhere, nothing beats kicking back with a classic film. These classic films made decades ago have a special way of taking us back in time to a simpler era and showing us how far we’ve come as a species. The depiction of life’s simplicity in classic […]
Movies Coming to HBO Max in July
HBO Max is becoming one of the favorite streaming services for many people. There is great content available both in its HBO library and Max originals. There are hundreds of movies and TV shows to choose from, and many titles are added every month.
Are “The Classics” Still Important, or Simply Outdated?
It’s likely you read at least one “classic novel” if not more during your time as a high school student. At 16 years old, it is also likely you found some if not all of them to be boring and difficult to understand. Students often read famous works like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or The Great Gatsby. Some argue that these stories show how the English language has evolved or tell important lessons we can’t find anywhere else. However, what’s really so priceless about a 13-year-old girl being manipulated into a suicide pact with a man 4 years her senior? Or a man who is so delusional and obsessed with a woman he’s never met that he throws extravagant parties each night in hopes she will attend? More importantly, could it be found in a book that would keep the attention of students better?
Books That Will Make You Love Reading
If you aren’t a fan of reading, it could be because you have never picked up the right book.
Reading classic literature is the best decision you can make
The term “classic literature” refers to books that have remained worthy despite the length of time that has passed since their release. More than a century after their publication, books like Wuthering Heights, The Catcher and the Rye, and many others are still considered must-reads. Readers are enthralled by classic fiction because they can identify with the very human events and lessons presented in this kind of literature, even when years beyond years have passed since publication. Not only that, but classic literature has the ability to improve our personalities and ways of thinking.
