Recommendations of Classic Books
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Re: Recommendations of Classic Books

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It is a cherished classic that has been read and cherished for many years. The book's ongoing appeal is a testament to Austen's talent as a writer and her capacity to convey the subtleties of interpersonal interactions. Everyone can enjoy "Pride and Prejudice," whether they are lured in by the romance, the humor, or the social satire.
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The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas, is a real gem, which I first read in my childhood, and I still return to, from time to time. This marvelous history novel is set against the time period from Napoleon's exile in Elba, and many years later. It is a story of adventure, greed, jealousy, evil, conspiracy, crime, injustice, dispair, hope, love, hate, and much more, but mostly of REVENGE. The novel has been loved by many, and was adapted into many different movie and tv series versions.
An interesting anecdote is that when another classic french author - Jules Verne issued his novel "Mathias Sandorf", he sent a copy to his friend, Alexandre Dumas fils (the son) for review, with a letter attached to it, in which he dedicated the book to him and to his genious father, saying - "I have tried to make of Mathias Sandorf the Monte Cristo of the Extraordinary Voyages." And, indeed, Verne's "Mathias Sandorf", which has become a classic in itself, is similar in many ways to "Monte Cristo", but that is a subject for a another post.
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Other than him, Thomas Hardy's style is somewhat different and serene. His book Far From the Madding Crowd is so promising and truly a classic. It feels like you're wandering around in nature. It is so cool!
I love the male characters written by Jane Austen. They are so natural and realistic. Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, Wentworth from Persuasion , so natural!
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"The Sea Wolf" by Jack London is a gripping and intense adventure novel that explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and the clash between civilization and primal instincts. Set against the backdrop of the sea, it follows the journey of Humphrey Van Weyden, who finds himself aboard a sealing schooner captained by the enigmatic and ruthless Wolf Larsen. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for dominance in a harsh and unforgiving environment. With its vivid characters and thought-provoking narrative, "The Sea Wolf" remains a classic in the world of literature.ryan2 wrote: ↑13 Sep 2009, 02:27 The Sea Wolf by Jack London is largely a book of two battling philosophies. A "gentleman," meaning a man who doesn't have to work to feed himself, is aboard a ship which sinks in a thick fog. In the confusion of the escape of the ship's terrified passengers, Humphrey finds himself alone swimming aimlessly in some direction or other. Before his life is allowed to expire in the cold San Fransisco harbor, he is found by a passing sealing ship. The captain decides to scoup up this drowning man and forces him to serve on his ship to replace a dead crewman. The captain of this sealing vessel is the Sea Wolf Larson who lives by the law of the strong thrive because they oppress the weak. Staged on this vessel of hell as the crewmen come to think of it is the test of the rules of civilized life. What is justice? What is good? What is evil? Is life really a good thing? Humphrey defends the virtues of civilization in face of the heartless demonstrations by the merciless Sea Wolf Larson.
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"The Sea Wolf" by Jack London is a gripping and intense adventure novel that explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and the clash between civilization and primal instincts. Set against the backdrop of the sea, it follows the journey of Humphrey Van Weyden, who finds himself aboard a sealing schooner captained by the enigmatic and ruthless Wolf Larsen. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for dominance in a harsh and unforgiving environment. With its vivid characters and thought-provoking narrative, "The Sea Wolf" remains a classic in the world of literature.ryan2 wrote: ↑13 Sep 2009, 02:27 The Sea Wolf by Jack London is largely a book of two battling philosophies. A "gentleman," meaning a man who doesn't have to work to feed himself, is aboard a ship which sinks in a thick fog. In the confusion of the escape of the ship's terrified passengers, Humphrey finds himself alone swimming aimlessly in some direction or other. Before his life is allowed to expire in the cold San Fransisco harbor, he is found by a passing sealing ship. The captain decides to scoup up this drowning man and forces him to serve on his ship to replace a dead crewman. The captain of this sealing vessel is the Sea Wolf Larson who lives by the law of the strong thrive because they oppress the weak. Staged on this vessel of hell as the crewmen come to think of it is the test of the rules of civilized life. What is justice? What is good? What is evil? Is life really a good thing? Humphrey defends the virtues of civilization in face of the heartless demonstrations by the merciless Sea Wolf Larson.
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Thanks for that wonderful review
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