Should some classics be re-written?
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Re: Should some classics be re-written?
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Although some classic books will forever hold the book world upright, some changes could be made. As generations age and the future withholds an updated lifestyle, there’s only room for diversity. For kids, young-adults and everyday people there needs to be a common level of understanding for each and everyone while concerning popular books. This way, they can be recognized to their fullest beauty and remain iconic.
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I think the classics should still exist. But I do like ones with a twist or set in modern times. They are really insightful abouts what's changednfdoughe wrote: ↑22 Nov 2019, 15:10 I don't think that the classics should be re-written exactly, but there are some stories that are so good they can survive being reworked. Personally I love a good old classic fairy tale with a unique twist thrown in. I also think it can be fun to re-write a story in another time or place. I think that's why we have stories like Pride and Prejudice with zombies.
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Personally I'd rather read the original version until I get used to their writing style as it feels like I'm not only reading the book but also taking a peek at the writer's personality.
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My own experience reading the original text of "Don Quixote" was... less than thrilling. When I say original, I mean ORIGINAL. Even the native speakers were having difficulties in reading it. I still managed it though... barely! I often had to look things up in the Spanish spark notes, full English translation or (if time was really short), the English spark notes. I would not recommend the original unless you REALLY love Spanish.
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I have read a couple of children’s books that were rewritten to be more ‘correct’ with the times and it lost the whole concept of the book.
Keeping the books how they were written can, will and does spark a conversation with people and that is when you can learn more about the past and learn where we have come from to where we are now.
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