So you would love to read classic literature? (Full beginner friendly guide)

Are you intimidated by the thought of reading classical literature? Don't be! This video will provide you with an easy-to-follow guide on how to start reading classical literature, no matter what level you're at. Learn how to engage with the world of classical literature, and find tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your reading journey.
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[@Jessieberryy]

My favourite beginner classics are Jane eyre, Frankenstein, the picture of Dorian gray

[@cafeaulivre]

A very solid selection! Dracula would be another great addition 🦇

[@honeyxmoony]

the picture of dorian gray and 1984 are two of my favorite books ever and I'm not a classic expert at all. not all classics are overly complicated to understand,you just have to find what suits your taste :)

[@cafeaulivre]

Exactly and you don't need to be an 'expert' to read classics. These books were often intended for just a normal audience.

[@rebeccasawyer6634]

Great content! Im so glad to hear the recommendation of starting with Classical Children Literature. The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, A Wrinkle in Time, and The Secret Garden are a few of my favorites. Thank you!

[@cafeaulivre]

All great books…I always forget about The Secret Garden for some reason, while it was one of my favorite books as a child.

[@AlbertoGustavo-gm4et]

Thanks mate for this amazing video ❤

[@yourisleergedoe5002]

Great video. Awesome to see someone put in that extra bit of effort by compiling a comprehensive reading list. You gained a sub!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you ever so much!

[@celine-iv6vb]

I stumbled upon Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in my school Liblary, borrow it and took it home and absolutely loved it. Two weeks later I started hording a lot of Shakespeare's and Classic novels, and now I'm starting a new chapter of my life with literature (but I'm kind of having a hard time since English is my 2nd language and my skills are definitely not above than C level 😅) so I still need the help of goggle beside me searching for unfamiliar words while reading.

[@cafeaulivre]

Love that story! I’m certain that, with this passion for literature, you can overcome any language barrier 😊

[@nadiasnyman4970]

I've been wanting to get into classical lit for quite a while now, especially women's classics like Jane Austen, but I've definitely been struggling, so this was a great guide! Thankyou!

[@cafeaulivre]

Glad to hear so. Did you decide which book you want to start with already? If not, I would recommend Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. It’s written for all ages, it certainly could be seen as a women’s classic and has some excellent ideas adaptations

[@sniffingthesheets]

Hi Bart, just found your channel. I was laid awake at 1am a few days ago considering which novels I would begin with in order tog et into classics! Little did I know, I just needed this video. Thanks!

[@Sayantika_Sarkar]

Bart, this video is a fantastic resource for those looking to dive into timeless literature. Your thoughtful explanations and engaging presentation make classics more accessible to everyone. Keep up the great work, and thank you for inspiring a love for reading! 📚👏

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you very much, such kind words 😊

[@amysmith1044]

Thank you so much for preparing this video and the guide for us😊😊😊

[@cafeaulivre]

My pleasure! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out!

[@_Tennz]

Gulliver's Travels is so accessible to the modern day reader... and it was written in 1726! Go for it!

[@cafeaulivre]

My little boy was reading it just the other day, picked it up from the library 😊

[@WillSaabye-ey5vy]

Thanks so much!! I work at a book store during the summers and I want to widen my reading tastes!

[@cafeaulivre]

I would spend more than I earn if I ever worked in a bookstore 🤣

[@oatmilktea90]

This is the opposite of gatekeeping and I love it! Thank you so much for the advice and the list :)

[@cafeaulivre]

If you really love books, why would you gatekeep them?! Share them, spread the passion, infect others… 😊

[@JoyForney]

What a great video! Thank you!!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@shisharma]

Oh my god ! Ngl one of the best KZbin recommendations enjoyed it alot . Thanks a ton for the suggestions ❤

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@AlbertoGustavo-gm4et]

Thanks mate for this video❤

[@VTimmoni]

Thanks for the list.

[@cafeaulivre]

You’re welcome!

[@purplepirate154]

I'm not a beginner, but I still really enjoyed this!

[@cafeaulivre]

Glad to hear you did 😊

[@assthete2449]

Thanks for the tips!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@labyrinth123]

thank you, this video helped me so much!!! :)

[@cafeaulivre]

Glad to hear it did! Always happy to answer questions if you have them 😊

[@cafeaulivre]

Feel free to comment with classics you think should be added to the list, and perhaps even which genre you think they belong to! That way, we can keep helping and inspiring each other in this great bookish community!

[@user-tv7jz2gd8l]

Thank you for the list

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@sanssucreajoute6554]

My favorite book is "the red and the blanck" by Stendhal , great video

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you 😊 Don’t think I’ve read that one yet myself

[@Abuamina001]

I can recommend "Hadji Murad" by Leo Tolstoy to that list.

[@__rishikasingh]

Amazing video ❤❤❤

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you very much 🙏 always nice to hear people enjoy the channel

[@melissamissonnier8183]

Maybe Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in the dystopian genre?

[@cafeaulivre]

That's a great addition!

[@lanaringoot2168]

What are your favourite "modern retellings of a classic"? I'm definitely going to try to read some actual classics too, but I'm looking for a modern retelling as well for a reading challenge.

[@cafeaulivre]

Depends a bit on which classics you enjoy yourself. I’ve heard good things about ‘The Other Bennet Sister’, if you like to go romantic. I’m very curious about Frankisstein myself, a gender-fluid retelling of the classic tale.

[@yourstruly1701]

Would you consider Mrs. Dalloway good for beginners?

[@cafeaulivre]

I wouldn’t normally recommend to start with any Virginia Woolf book to be honest. Virginia wrote in a period where writers were reinventing the novel: they are often experimental and threw out all rules about writing. This makes that Virginia Woolf books (and those of many of her literary counterparts) are sometimes difficult to read. But you do you, of course, and some people like to dive into the deep end and experience it. And that’s fine too.

[@this-is-not-a-channel-]

invisible Man by Ellison

[@zarosderer4447]

In germany school I liked "Michael Kohlhaas". I was the only one enjoying it and understand it I think but I synchronized with the writing style since I am complicated person who cant put an end to a sentence.

[@cafeaulivre]

And that’s the beauty of literature: it is deeply personal.

[@AlbertoGustavo-gm4et]

Thanks mate for this amazing video ❤

[@AlbertoGustavo-gm4et]

Thanks mate for this amazing video ❤