Classic Literature

[SassyGal]

Originally Posted by SherlockJr

As for Shakespeare, in high school we read Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth. While I hated R&J at first, finding it annoying and cliche, as time has passed I find the writing of the play to be extremely beautiful and moving. Also, I see the story in a somewhat more allegorical light than I did before. After reading Macbeth, I became interested in the Bard, and have since read a few of his other works on my own time. So far, my fave's Hamlet.

Hamlet is my favorite too. I didn't like Macbeth when we read it in high school, but when I read it later in life, I found it much more engaging. I'm not a fan of reading his comedies though. They're more enjoyable to see because some of the humor is lost in just reading it.

[SherlockJr]

Originally Posted by SassyGal

Hamlet is my favorite too. I didn't like Macbeth when we read it in high school, but when I read it later in life, I found it much more engaging. I'm not a fan of reading his comedies though. They're more enjoyable to see because some of the humor is lost in just reading it.

Very true about the comedies. Though I enjoyed A Midsummer Night's Dream reading it on my own time, it must be a thousand times more hysterical seeing actual actors portraying the madness.

The only Shakespeare play I've not taken a liking to so far is Julius Caesar. It just doesn't engage me all that much.

[cowabunga14]

I enjoy H.G. Wells and Edgar Allan Poe myself.

[SherlockJr]

Oh, I almost forgot about Poe! I didn't like his stuff at first, but he has grown on me a bit! Who cannot love The Raven?

[Zany Orange Dude]

I never cared for Poe. All his poems are so depressing and really creepy.

[Logan]

Dracula is easily one of my favorite novels. Off-hand, can't think of any other classic literature that I really got into. I've never particularly enjoyed reading Shakespeare, but I loved performing it in the shows I've done.

[LeoNerdo]

I enjoy classic lit every now and then. I have collected a handful of the Barnes & Noble Leatherbound classics series. I completely read the 7 H.G. Wells Novels collection as well as the complete Sherlock Holmes. I'm now slowly getting through the Jules Verne and Charles Dickens collections. They have a pretty nice price for the amount of content. Plus they look great on the shelf.