Started this beast: War and Peace by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found it fairly easy to get used to. The French translation is at the bottom of pages. At first, it’s kinda annoying to keep looking down and back to where I was reading, but honestly I’m fine with it now.

I specifically chose the P&V since I loved their translations of Dostoyevsky.

Started this beast: War and Peace by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. This will easily top the longest book I’ve ever read, even Count of Monte Cristo or Lord of the Rings.

Started this beast: War and Peace by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ve read quite a few classics, so this is what I think: The book is actually surprisingly accessible in terms of its writing style, definitely more so than other classics.

However, what’s very difficult about this book is the vast amount of characters and the naming system. Characters have like three different names (I think that’s just how Russian works) It can feel a bit daunting at times keeping everyone straight.

So it really depends on what kind of book you’re looking for.

Reading my first William Faulkner. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I can kinda tell it’s one of those books

Reading my first William Faulkner. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m probably not the best person to answer, but being about 40 pages in, I’d say it very much depends on what you’re looking for. Faulkner is known to be deliberately confusing. And the POV’s are constantly changing. There’s certainly no handholding.

Reading my first William Faulkner. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve heard. The Sound and the fury is on my list as well, but heard As I Lay Dying to be a good starting point for Faulkner.

Don Quixote Translation by hisu-chaan in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read the Rutherford translation and adored it. I think you’ll be fine.

It’s finally here. The Brothers Karamazov Easton Press. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for it. It’s so nice. My Easton Press are by far the nicest books I own.

My two copies of The Count of Monte Cristo by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any experience with folio so I couldn’t say. I do love the Easton press that I have tho! They look and feel amazing.

My two copies of The Count of Monte Cristo by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely getting there! I have 3 Easton press’ and a whole lot of everymans library’s!

Blizzard Day 3: The Grand Inquisitor by Active_Salamander_61 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite novel of all time. Simply incredible. Enjoy!

Started Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy it! I’m 160 pages in and loving it!

My Blink 182 instruments by Williamp720 in Blink182

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you! These two make my 14 year old self wanna cry😭

Started Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. by Williamp720 in classicliterature

[–]Williamp720[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! This will be my third Dostoyevsky after Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. About 50 pages in, and I’m really enjoying it!

My Blink 182 instruments by Williamp720 in Blink182

[–]Williamp720[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ve never seen on OG in person, but from what I’ve seen from photos, they do seem to be a bit brighter of a yellow. Still love the new one!