Asimov's Chronology of the World opened up new vista for me, as it moved so clearly across era and region, discussing major historical and cultural developments. I still regularly revisit and find insightful passages. Wish I had it as a teenager (or even younger), and have gifted it to several friends.
Classics (here thinking especially of ancient classics) turn out to be so much more varied and unexpected than a person might conceive without having read any - not to mention pretty fun.
This was totally interesting. Loved the description of the old library - some definite dark academia vibes. I cannot think of a book that affected me that way until I was older. Austerlitz by Sebald kind of started me on the path of weird books with unusual meanings/endings/themes.
Thank you, Jack, I have read Trollope, Dickens, Austen, and I would like to find 19th century works. I have read the architect, I can't think of his name and all of the Brontes. I need something new. I look forward to when you could do English literature. Today was fascinating as usual. I have read all of the Lawrence books. You are grounded in the ancients and I admire that. I have never approached the Russians. I look forward to what you will do and if you could think of a good 19th century work, I would enjoy that. Enjoy your work, Sincerely, Melinda Aimee Roth
@@severianthefool7233 Thank you, Severian, I have read all of his books. Do you know of an other author from the 19th century that I could read? Thank you again.
Hi Jack, is there any chance of you doing a Library tour/showcase of (the rest of) your Library of America volumes? Afaict you've only shown those by African American writers
Asimov's Chronology of the World opened up new vista for me, as it moved so clearly across era and region, discussing major historical and cultural developments. I still regularly revisit and find insightful passages. Wish I had it as a teenager (or even younger), and have gifted it to several friends.
Classics (here thinking especially of ancient classics) turn out to be so much more varied and unexpected than a person might conceive without having read any - not to mention pretty fun.
This was totally interesting. Loved the description of the old library - some definite dark academia vibes. I cannot think of a book that affected me that way until I was older. Austerlitz by Sebald kind of started me on the path of weird books with unusual meanings/endings/themes.
Great video Jack!
Thank you, Jack, I have read Trollope, Dickens, Austen, and I would like to find 19th century works. I have read the architect, I can't think of his name and all of the Brontes. I need something new. I look forward to when you could do English literature. Today was fascinating as usual. I have read all of the Lawrence books. You are grounded in the ancients and I admire that. I have never approached the Russians. I look forward to what you will do and if you could think of a good 19th century work, I would enjoy that. Enjoy your work, Sincerely, Melinda Aimee Roth
Could the architect to whom you’re referring be Thomas Hardy?
You might enjoy reading the work of Edith Wharton, an American author. She wrote in the late 19th C & early 20th C.
@@severianthefool7233 Thank you, Severian, I have read all of his books. Do you know of an other author from the 19th century that I could read? Thank you again.
@@mame-musing Thank you, Mame Musing, but does she have a cynical tone,? I think I will try her next.
My 10th grade English teacher suggested I read Dracula by Bram Stoker. I'd never heard of it and I loved it.
Hi Jack, is there any chance of you doing a Library tour/showcase of (the rest of) your Library of America volumes? Afaict you've only shown those by African American writers