I still hold the belief that everyone should read “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare at least once! The poetic language of this play is what makes this story enticing.
Book Review: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
“Hamlet” by William Shakespeare is truly a play everyone must-read at least once. Although it is not my personal favourite of Shakespeare but I highly enjoyed it!
Book Review: Candide, ou L’optimisme by Voltaire
If you like philosophy and the human condition, you definitely need to read the French classic “Candide, ou L’optimisme” by Voltaire!
Book Review: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
If you like drama and a revenge plot, “The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare is a great play to read!
Book Review: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
Even if you’re not a Shakespeare fan, I can assure you that this play is accessible and comical to read! It was one of my favourites during my undergrad! (Although I haven’t rated as high as other Shakespearean plays!)
In my opinion, “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare doesn’t get enough recognition!
Book Review: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the best Russian novels out there. It’s quite a chunky but definitely well worth the read. I recommend this book to anyone who loves family saga, murder mysteries, and discussions around morality.
12 Classics I Want to Read in 2021
Every year, I challenge myself to read at least 12 classics – one for every month.
I find that when I am out of school and university, it is harder for me to gravitate towards older literature and classics because they can be challenging at times. Sometimes, they are also much longer reads.
However, this does not lessen my love for classics and my desire to read them.
Hence, accumulating a list of classics that I absolutely want to read before other books every year.
Top 5 Classical Gothic Fiction You Need to Read
Gothic fiction combines horror and fiction.
This genre touches on themes of the sublime, death, and sometimes even romance. Gothic fiction is stereotypically set in an old manor, abbey, castle, or any gothic German-like architectural building, etc., but it is not limited to these places.
Often times, gothic fiction alludes or allows for the horrific imaginary to become reality. Gothic fiction is often described as a pleasurable, subtle admiration and excitement, for horror.
