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Originally Posted by anamardoll
Yeah, I agree that the Appeal to the Masses makes the most sense for classic determination. But once we've gotten there, we also have to admit to ourselves that just because The Masses like something doesn't mean it's automatically more valuable than something most people don't like. 
And, of course, once we've accepted the criteria that "classic" just means "lots of people have liked it", then there's not a real reason to read something one DOESN'T like, unless you're just very, very interested in reading things that people you haven't met recommend. 
So, in summary, the OP's strategy for reading the classics should, in my opinion, be the same "strategy" zie uses for everything else: pick up stuff you think you'll like, read 50-100 pages, put it down if you don't want to continue. Rinse, repeat.  |
I can agree with all of this.
