Classics relevant today?

[Onyinyechi Orji]

Classics made me love reading books. The first time I read Oliver Twist I swore to love books.

[NicoleFaith24]

I think many classics are relevant today such as 1984 and Animal Farm.

[IgnisRhapsody]

Every book that has a life teaching is a useful book. There are many stories that can help people cope, or invite them to reflect. That is why the classics will always be relevant. For example, in another era, mythology served to give warnings and advice to the people. Today there are many series and movies inspired by myths. If the classics weren't relevant, they wouldn't be the basis for many of our sources of entertainment and culture.

[Onwuesi Promise]

Some classics are still relevant to the society today due to their impacts in society. Some of them are still being read in school for exams and knowledge acquisition.

[Charmaine Mahlangu]

For now it's definitely Animal Farm by George Orwell. What makes a book a classic is its ability to remain relatable even years ahead of time. It's prophetic in a way and that for me is amazing. When I read it at school I was at an age whereby politics or whatever that happened around me did not matter to me. 15 years later now , the book is relevant and I am able to read it with a smile on my face . A face that's no longer naive.

[Daniel__Smith]

Animal farm by George Orwell will still be relevant in today's society as it can be a benefiting read for every young adult. Its portrayal of Political and economic themes is educative.

[Blueberry Dragon]

I think Louisa M Alcott's books offer an incredible social commentary and so do Jane Austen's books. These two authors may still be unparalleled in their ability to present a woman's viewpoint. Tolstoy and Orwell, on the other hand, are excellent reads for political commentaries.

[Naghma Qureshi]

As many have already posted, To Kill A Mocking Bird is still relevant today. Additionally I was going to say that most of Shakespeare's works are still relevant. The themes that run in his work are always seen in human behaviour, psychology, politics, and relationships.

[Judy Burr]

Ever since I was a reader, I have always tried to read all the classics that I could get my hands on. Now that I am a senior, I have reread many of them and some I have found now through Amazon Kindle Unlimited. For instance, last year, I read all the Anne of the Green Gable books and I also read almost all of the Lucy Montgomery books and the Alcott books. I hope the old books will never go away. I loved the characters, the descriptions of the food and clothes and so much more.

[Judy Burr]

I am a senior I wonder if anyone does this same thing. I remember books I read as a child and when I come across them, I will buy them. Abe books, eBay, and the Goodwill store is where I shop. Homer the Tortoise is the last one I bought. I also have bought a NEW set of all the Anne of Green Gables. I also read used AGG books from the library. I told the librarian I was reading for myself haha. Do you think those older books will always be available? I hope so. I also plan to look at newer books for children to see if they are as good as the old stories.

[Blessed Hope]

The most relevant classics would be one touching on ancient civilizations.They contain important lessons, which can be useful today

[abby collins 1]

I think that almost all classics are in some way still modern to today- that's what makes them true classics in my opinion!

[Maria Lepre]

Yes, there are books that go beyond the time they were written. If I think of George Orwell's 1984, for example, I would make everyone read that book, and after all those years it still describes many situations in today's world well.

[Kara Tu]

Fahrenheit 451, by Bradbury. The irony of posting this on a book club isn't lost into the void one hopes lol

[Nati Jiniya]

As a psychologist, I find Dostoyevski's books especially helpful and up to date. His work never gets old in my eyes.