What do you think of the classics of world literature?

[ruteline]

hey people I'm preparing for exam, and I need some opinions about classics of world literature. so let's discuss about literature :)

1. What do you think about writers - classics of the world literature?
2. Are you reading calssic literature?
3. Do you think it is necessary in school programs or not? Why?

[Lover]

1. I don't think about the writers themselves much (except to see what an author whose work I like has). I am primarily concerned with the art rather than the artist. I do understand some background may help with understanding the context, but I don't really care much about the writers life (even those who I think are brilliant). I do argue a lot with authors in my head (though I know that they can't hear me).

2. Definitely. It isn't that contemporary literature can't be as high quality (really there are lovely things being churned out everyday), but that classic literature has already been pruned. When I pick up a current book there is a big risk that it will not be very good, but with the classics there is a very good chance that it will be (and I am lazy). Also, I like to peer through windows to another time.

3. Absolutely. I don't think that contemporary literature shouldn't be studied, but I think the classics are in general rich and interesting and it would be a shame to not expose students to such pleasures.

Hope this helps and good look with your exam!

Edit: I do not make a distinction based on where the literature is from, if it is good, it is good and I want to read it.

[stlukesguild]

1. What do you think about writers - classics of the world literature?

What I think of a given work of classic literature is largely irrelevant. Such works have survived for a reason. Some "classics" leave me indifferent. A slim few I truly disliked. A great many have brought me the greatest pleasure.

2. Are you reading classic literature?

All the time. But I also read contemporary literature... books which have not yet withstood the test of time to achieve the status of "classic". Some may eventually... many won't.

3. Do you think it is necessary in school programs or not? Why?

I would argue that reading "classic" literature... exploring the arts in general... is just as necessary as the study of history, mathematics, science, politics, religion, and even sports in developing the well-rounded individual. I would also argue that the study of classic literature and the arts are perhaps one of the best ways of developing a sense of empathy... an understanding and appreciation of the thinking of individuals from other times and places... other cultures, other beliefs, other values, etc...

[Drkshadow03]

Such works have survived for a reason. Some "classics" leave me indifferent. A slim few I truly disliked.


Such as . . . :p

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

1. What do you think about writers - classics of the world literature?
Most, to me, seem quite good.


2. Are you reading calssic literature?
Yes, voluntarily. I read contemporary, also.


3. Do you think it is necessary in school programs or not? Why?
Yes, but an English class's reading should not be all classics all the time. Personally, I think half classics and half contemporary works is the best balance. Of course, those contemporary works should not be junk literature.