I have always read sci-fi, fantasty or teenage romance books. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead,Twilight by Stephene Meyer or Harry Potter series by J.K.Rowling were my reads a few years ago. Reading assignments were not really my thing and I underestimated the value of books we were taught about in school. Each year I had a different phase with books,always diving into new world.s This year I decided to read classics and educate myself on the topic of renowned authors and their masterpieces. Everyone was talking about Charles Dickens,Leo Tolstoy or Margaret Atwood. I wanted to be a part of that conversation so I went to the local library. After reading books such as "Anna Karenina","Crime and Punishment","Pride and Prejudice" or "The Trial" I understood the importance of classics so I made this list: 1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 2. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 4. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 5. The Great Gatsby by Scott F.Fitzgerald 6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 7. Animal Farm by George Orwell 8. Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky 9. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 10. Ulysess by James Joyce I did a thorough research on the web about books which you should read during your lifetime and that is how I actually established this list. Now onto the topic WHY WE SHOULD READ CLASSICS. Classics are considered to be timeless because their plots,character's struggles and ideals are still applicable now days. They have a profound impact on the reader's understanding of complicated story line or language use. These books make you think twice about the character's morals and intentions,the sudden plot twist make you realize that the unexpected can happen and make your vocabulary better. While reading a few books with complicated grammar and vocabulary I learned a lot of new words and expressions. In every high profile society,classics are considered a must read and are important for your further education. No matter which job you use,the lessons and stories you take with yourself are going to lead you through difficult times in life. A well-educated and well-read person is considered to have a knowledge of classics. All of my inspiration on reading I take from Pinterest and here is the link to a pin which inspired me: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/696017317391877146/ Books I read and would love to read: https://www.pinterest.com/hermionetohisron/books/
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