A Slow-Books Manifesto - Page 2

rkomar · 04-12-2012, 01:43 AM

I think that, if cognitive challenges are the big advantage, classics are generally better than modern works. English usage was quite different in the past, and many word definitions were subtly different. Getting the gist of the writing takes more effort and practice for the classics. But, like solving crossword puzzles, that's not everyone's cup of tea.

Fringecup · 04-12-2012, 02:02 AM

I loved Literature classes in high school. There was some analysis, but generally my teachers stressed characterization, plot, setting, etc. However, beginning with first year at university, the symbolism began, and my interest and the magic of literature began to fade. I've always loved Robert Frost's comment about writing what he meant without having everything symbolizing something else!

All this to say that I still enjoy a lot of "classic" literature, but I'd rather read it on an Ebook than on a Pbook any day. It's easier to hold, you don't lose your place, you can have a really big library without taking up half of your walls, and as you get older, you can easily increase (or change altogether) the font. All hail the Ebook!!

carpetmojo · 04-12-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Talldog

Probably not, I really look like my avatar.

It's what I see in my mirror too - distinguished ........

JD Gumby · 04-12-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Soldim

A Slow-Books Manifesto

I was surprised I didn't see this article from The Atlantic mentioned anywhere here in the forums.

I think it is an interesting view point

Not really. It's just the normal literature snob viewpoint.

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04-12-2012, 01:43 AM	#16
rkomar Wizard Posts: 3,047 Karma: 18821071 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sudbury, ON, Canada Device: PRS-505, PB 902, PRS-T1, PB 623, PB 840, PB 633	I think that, if cognitive challenges are the big advantage, classics are generally better than modern works. English usage was quite different in the past, and many word definitions were subtly different. Getting the gist of the writing takes more effort and practice for the classics. But, like solving crossword puzzles, that's not everyone's cup of tea.

04-12-2012, 02:02 AM	#17
Fringecup Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 127588 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Campbell River, BC Device: Sony Reader 600 Touch Edition	I loved Literature classes in high school. There was some analysis, but generally my teachers stressed characterization, plot, setting, etc. However, beginning with first year at university, the symbolism began, and my interest and the magic of literature began to fade. I've always loved Robert Frost's comment about writing what he meant without having everything symbolizing something else! All this to say that I still enjoy a lot of "classic" literature, but I'd rather read it on an Ebook than on a Pbook any day. It's easier to hold, you don't lose your place, you can have a really big library without taking up half of your walls, and as you get older, you can easily increase (or change altogether) the font. All hail the Ebook!!

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