All about Dickens! (part II)

[birdienl]

As most of you will probably know, last Tuesday was the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens birth. I wanted to make a post to celebrate this fact, but real life got in the way. Also, I haven't had the time to write a book or adaptation review, but luckily there is the [Poll #1817751]

One last question and I'll leave you alone for today: on my to-be-read list of the last few years I had a line saying: 'Read at least one novel by another classical author'. With 'another' I meant, some author other than 'the big six' ;-): Austen, Brönte, Gaskell, Dickens, Hardy and Eliot. I filled this reading resolution so far by reading classic children/youth literature from Louisa May Alcott and Frances Hodgson Burnett. Very good and entertaining reading, but I'm ready to broaden my horizon and try other classic authors. So please,  recommend away! I'm looking forward to all your suggestions!

Comments

[florencia7.livejournal.com]

Wonderful post! :)

I'd recommend Stendhal, especially The Red & The Black. I love this novel.

[birdienl.livejournal.com]

I must say I'd never before heard of Stendhal, but I'll look into his works!