10 Classic Books to Get You Through Winter

[@Idazle]

Can't think of a better choice of classics for all audiences and tastes!

[@washup6355]

Winter is the perfect time to read classics...indeed!

[@rosarodriguez8984]

Excellent video, Juan. ❤❤

[@mynameissiddharth]

Some modern critics have tried to establish _Frankenstein_ as an early example of existentialist literature. There is a distinct connection between existentialism and absurdity. Human beings do not come to this world on their own free will but at the wish of others. Yet, they have to struggle to survive in this world. The monster was created by Victor and thus Victor becomes a parent figure. Victor disowns the creature just in the manner of an unwanted child. The creature thus declares a war against his creator and other humans. Many people too feel unwanted and suicidal at certain times in their lives. I've heard some people cursing "the day they were born". This immediately brings to mind the sorrow of Shelley's monster. So it's quite acceptable to treat this great novel to an existentialist study. Anyway, thank you for these analyses sir.

[@washup6355]

I've never read Frankenstein simply because I feel as though I already know the story, so why bother? Although you've just piqued my interest with what you wrote and I may just give it a go.

[@Liliquan]

@@washup6355 You clearly don’t understand the value of literature. A word from the wise, it ain’t the bloody plot.

[@magorzataniewiadomska5914]

Elizabeth is not the eldest Bennett Auster. Jane is the one.

[@jillwhitneybirk]

Jane is the oldest Bennet sister. Elizabeth is the 2nd.

[@aka_massi]

Hi! Have you ever read "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni? That's the most studied classic novel in Italy - I love it :)

[@JuanReads]

Hi there! I have heard wonderful things about Manzoni's novel, but I haven't read it yet. I'd love to read it one day!

[@Wanderwilderreading]

I've just read my first Bronte sister (Wuthering Heights) and I want to read each Bronte sister this year.