Oh, I don’t know Grandpa. I enjoy some of the modern writers a heck of a lot better than Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. And have you tried to wade through Dante or Milton? Give me Louis Lamour any time.
There has always been bad writing (music, art, etc.).
The bad stuff from the old days is just forgotten and doesn’t get published or listened to in modern times.
Forced myself to finish “The House of Seven Gables” after visiting there and buying the book as a souvenier in the gift shop. A real trial, too wordy. Recently started “Walden” by Thoreau just because my husband liked it so much, but quit far short of the end.
My late dad all he would read where Louie Lamore books. I’ve visited with other older gentlemen and they all agree the writer brings everything to life. The author does great researce.
Evan though OBH is not of this time frame I wish everyone a Happy Independence Day this 4th of July and we remember those who lost there lives for our freedom.
I’m still waiting to wade though my complete works of Chaucer, and War and Peace left me out because everyone had too many different names, but MOST good literature is entirely enjoyable. I currently study various aspects of Medieval History, but only because it is my specialty ;-)
A long time ago in Grandpa years? (Before the turn of the century, i.e. 1900.)
Or a long time ago in Ruthie years?? (Before the turn of the century, i.e. 2000.)
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
That was a long time ago, Ruthie.
James Lindley Premium Member about 14 years ago
It was a dark and storm night.
davidf42 about 14 years ago
Oh, I don’t know Grandpa. I enjoy some of the modern writers a heck of a lot better than Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. And have you tried to wade through Dante or Milton? Give me Louis Lamour any time.
davidf42 about 14 years ago
Or is Lamour considered classic these days?
Charles Brobst Premium Member about 14 years ago
Ever try to read a Nineteenth century novel? It’s a trial.
WaitingMan about 14 years ago
There has always been bad writing (music, art, etc.). The bad stuff from the old days is just forgotten and doesn’t get published or listened to in modern times.
peter0423 about 14 years ago
As writer Theodore Sturgeon once remarked, “Ninety-five percent of everything is crud.” – I’ve never seen any evidence that he was wrong.
But as WaitingMan said, history is a great crud filter!
Nighthawks Premium Member about 14 years ago
remember ‘classic comics illustrated’ ?
you knew they were special, they were thicker and cost 15 cents instead of the usual 10
Mythreesons about 14 years ago
Forced myself to finish “The House of Seven Gables” after visiting there and buying the book as a souvenier in the gift shop. A real trial, too wordy. Recently started “Walden” by Thoreau just because my husband liked it so much, but quit far short of the end.
BLGIII about 14 years ago
I agree just look at Dan Brown
kab2rb about 14 years ago
My late dad all he would read where Louie Lamore books. I’ve visited with other older gentlemen and they all agree the writer brings everything to life. The author does great researce.
Evan though OBH is not of this time frame I wish everyone a Happy Independence Day this 4th of July and we remember those who lost there lives for our freedom.
vldazzle about 14 years ago
I’m still waiting to wade though my complete works of Chaucer, and War and Peace left me out because everyone had too many different names, but MOST good literature is entirely enjoyable. I currently study various aspects of Medieval History, but only because it is my specialty ;-)
Destiny23 about 14 years ago
A long time ago in Grandpa years? (Before the turn of the century, i.e. 1900.) Or a long time ago in Ruthie years?? (Before the turn of the century, i.e. 2000.)
bmonk about 14 years ago
Another definition or two of a classic:
A classic is a work that you can reread and always find something new worth thinking about.
A classic is a work that has stood the test of time and been found worthy.