tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post8940895321657758490..comments2024-03-29T14:47:57.165+07:00Comments on Fanda Classiclit: Back to the Classics Challenge 2021Fanda Classiclithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-78641529806676863262021-01-26T07:13:48.300+07:002021-01-26T07:13:48.300+07:00Hi Elena, actually I'm a bit daunted by Pilgri...Hi Elena, actually I'm a bit daunted by Pilgrim's Progress. I hope I'd love it.Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-74581838100354609572021-01-23T19:05:50.773+07:002021-01-23T19:05:50.773+07:00I hope you enjoy Pilgrim's Progress! I love th...I hope you enjoy Pilgrim's Progress! I love the children's version, The Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen L Taylor, who uses more modern language to help younger readers understand the plot and themes of this classic... but I have yet to read the original. I should do it!<br /><br />Here is my Back to Classics list, if interested!<br />https://elle-alice.blogspot.com/2021/01/back-to-classics-2021-challenge.htmlElena Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685353322770187159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-91107363310978833732021-01-13T10:15:02.097+07:002021-01-13T10:15:02.097+07:00I remember your post about Genji; I just hope I...I remember your post about Genji; I just hope I'd enjoy that more than you. Can't wait to read Watership Down too!Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-23961384191971638882021-01-02T08:54:46.098+07:002021-01-02T08:54:46.098+07:00I loved Watership Down and N.N. Genji...not so muc...I loved Watership Down and N.N. Genji...not so much, though I am glad to have read it. It may resonate more with you. Enjoy! Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-78235970193762772902020-12-27T05:19:11.520+07:002020-12-27T05:19:11.520+07:00Wow, I can't wait to read your review on The N...Wow, I can't wait to read your review on The Nutcracker, then. Actually I have planned to read it this year, but unfortunately my ordered copy didn't make it in time ☹.Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-46141435793747742532020-12-25T03:53:54.209+07:002020-12-25T03:53:54.209+07:00Great list, Fanda! I just finished reading The Nut...Great list, Fanda! I just finished reading The Nutcracker and I'm still trying to decide what I think. Different than the ballet, for sure. My Antonia and Things Fall Apart are both good. Enjoy!amanda @ simplerpastimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127945915013121105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-9923797383811606452020-12-09T08:04:03.710+07:002020-12-09T08:04:03.710+07:00Well, I am planning to read much, much more this c...Well, I am planning to read much, much more this coming year .... ;-)Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-35018562073578121292020-12-09T07:08:35.948+07:002020-12-09T07:08:35.948+07:00Thanks, Karen, for hosting it again. I am really l...Thanks, Karen, for hosting it again. I am really looking forward to Lady Audley's Secret!Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-61483747632742637522020-12-09T07:07:32.137+07:002020-12-09T07:07:32.137+07:00Hi Stephen, actually Laurie and me are going to re...Hi Stephen, actually Laurie and me are going to read My Antonia in May. Why don't you join us? It might be fun.. ;)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-14924358094326667232020-12-09T07:06:26.157+07:002020-12-09T07:06:26.157+07:00Ah.. I know that reading challenges can be a burde...Ah.. I know that reading challenges can be a burden sometimes, eh? But if you will read some classics next year, you might as well join for only 6 categories, then pick the titles along the way. But it's you choice, of course. Have fun, anyaway! ;)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-70254040405488929412020-12-08T11:25:25.780+07:002020-12-08T11:25:25.780+07:00Hey, maybe Cleo should join us...Hey, maybe Cleo should join us...Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-78359257293739026702020-12-08T11:24:51.108+07:002020-12-08T11:24:51.108+07:00I did say something about that...didn't I? Wel...I did say something about that...didn't I? Well, I should keep my word. These are the Dickens I have on my shelf: Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, and Bleak House. I'm open. I'll check back...Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-38088010827784948732020-12-08T07:03:36.508+07:002020-12-08T07:03:36.508+07:00Yes, ebooks to the rescue! Unless I want to hold t...Yes, ebooks to the rescue! Unless I want to hold the actual book, which in this case, I think I do!Laurie @ RelevantObscurityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130534477162451899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-48323871839636128462020-12-08T02:01:48.309+07:002020-12-08T02:01:48.309+07:00Great list! I remember loving Othello when I read ...Great list! I remember loving Othello when I read it college, at the time it was my favorite from my Shakespeare class. I may try to reread it and see if it hits me differently now. I also really loved My Antonia and Lady Audley's Secret, which is a fun melodramatic Victorian. Happy reading and thanks for signing up for the challenge!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-29859928435880922932020-12-08T01:38:40.795+07:002020-12-08T01:38:40.795+07:00I'm seeing My Antonia come up a lot! It's ...I'm seeing My Antonia come up a lot! It's on my list and a few others that I've seen. :) (Well, My Antonia is on my CC list for next year...I think I used someone else for my female author entry. Austen, probably.)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097908023032528200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-54589190958966676602020-12-07T19:36:00.953+07:002020-12-07T19:36:00.953+07:00Great choices : Hardy, Lady Audley's secret, t...Great choices : Hardy, Lady Audley's secret, the Tale of the Genji, Dickens, Adams, all of them ! Some I have read, others I will read next year. If I wasn't already participating in 2 challenges, I would have subscribed, but I'll drop in to see your reviews :)IzaBzhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928164883897873147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-1283125921823548462020-12-07T14:59:38.771+07:002020-12-07T14:59:38.771+07:00Ehmm.... that's one problem I've seen ofte...Ehmm.... that's one problem I've seen oftener these days when buying books. But we can still opt for ebook, right? ;)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-13000014732693848812020-12-07T14:57:56.517+07:002020-12-07T14:57:56.517+07:00I've been cancelling Othello since... two year...I've been cancelling Othello since... two years ago, I think. This category is a strong reason for me to finally do it!<br />I can't wait to read Nickleby, too, Cleo.<br />And have fun with yours too!Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-20832991360191908412020-12-07T14:51:34.301+07:002020-12-07T14:51:34.301+07:00I really need to read The Pilgrim's Progress. ...I really need to read The Pilgrim's Progress. I was looking at my copy the other day and I think I need one with bigger print 🤭Laurie @ RelevantObscurity.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346762935870719332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-49786505454843739952020-12-07T12:18:08.847+07:002020-12-07T12:18:08.847+07:00Othello is one of my favourite plays of Shakespear...Othello is one of my favourite plays of Shakespeare, of which I have many. Nicholas Nickleby is still on my TBR too. Can't wait to get to it. Have fun with your choices!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-5320622934973507732020-12-07T11:51:10.080+07:002020-12-07T11:51:10.080+07:00Ruth, I've been meaning to ask you about our D...Ruth, I've been meaning to ask you about our Dickens reading plan for February. Are you still interested? What about Nicholas Nickleby? Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-18019705067026729772020-12-07T10:52:19.943+07:002020-12-07T10:52:19.943+07:00I love your choices, Fanda: Return of the Native, ...I love your choices, Fanda: Return of the Native, The Nutcracker, Pilgrim's Progress, and Othello. My kids and I read Watership Down this summer. And I have Things Fall Apart and Nicholas Nickleby STILL on my TBR for someday. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.com