So you would love to read classic literature? (Full beginner friendly guide)

Are you intimidated by the thought of reading classical literature? Don't be! This video will provide you with an easy-to-follow guide on how to start reading classical literature, no matter what level you're at. Learn how to engage with the world of classical literature, and find tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your reading journey.

Feel free to use the Classical Literature Guide I compiled for you.
You can find it here:

 Find me elsewhere 

[JessieArt]

My favourite beginner classics are Jane eyre, Frankenstein, the picture of Dorian gray

[honeyxmoony]

the picture of dorian gray and 1984 are two of my favorite books ever and I'm not a classic expert at all. not all classics are overly complicated to understand, you just have to find what suits your taste :)

[rebeccasawyer]

Great content! Im so glad to hear the recommendation of starting with Classical Children Literature. The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, A Wrinkle in Time, and The Secret Garden are a few of my favorites. Thank you!

[yourisleergedoe]

Great video. Awesome to see someone put in that extra bit of effort by compiling a comprehensive reading list. You gained a sub!

[_Tennz]

Gulliver's Travels is so accessible to the modern day reader... and it was written in 1726! Go for it!

[celine-ivvb]

I stumbled upon Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in my school Liblary, borrow it and took it home and absolutely loved it. Two weeks later I started hording a lot of Shakespeare's and Classic novels, and now I'm starting a new chapter of my life with literature (but I'm kind of having a hard time since English is my 2nd language and my skills are definitely not above than C level 😅) so I still need the help of goggle beside me searching for unfamiliar words while reading.

[nadiasnyman]

I've been wanting to get into classical lit for quite a while now, especially women's classics like Jane Austen, but I've definitely been struggling, so this was a great guide! Thankyou!

[ThrivingwithTeodora]

It took me years to finally start The Brothers Karamazov because it has almost a thousand pages. But, once a started (it took me a while to warm up), it ended up being so interesting, intense and actually easy to read.

So that's my latest recommendation and I'd say, don't be intimidated by the size of the book. For me it was easier to read Dostoyevsky than Hemingway. I found the Old man and the sea to be boring beyond any expectations, I had to force myself to finish it. 😅

[Sayantika_Sarkar]

Bart, this video is a fantastic resource for those looking to dive into timeless literature. Your thoughtful explanations and engaging presentation make classics more accessible to everyone. Keep up the great work, and thank you for inspiring a love for reading! 📚👏

[sniffingthesheets]

Hi Bart, just found your channel.
I was laid awake at 1am a few days ago considering which novels I would begin with in order tog et into classics! Little did I know, I just needed this video. Thanks!

[amysmith]

Thank you so much for preparing this video and the guide for us😊😊😊

[oatmilktea]

This is the opposite of gatekeeping and I love it! Thank you so much for the advice and the list :)

[WillSaabye-eyvy]

Thanks so much!! I work at a book store during the summers and I want to widen my reading tastes!

[shisharma]

Oh my god ! Ngl one of the best YouTube recommendations enjoyed it alot .
Thanks a ton for the suggestions ❤

[purplepirate]

I'm not a beginner, but I still really enjoyed this!

[labyrinth]

thank you, this video helped me so much!!! :)

[sanssucreajoute]

My favorite book is "the red and the blanck" by Stendhal, great video

[cafeaulivre]

Feel free to comment with classics you think should be added to the list, and perhaps even which genre you think they belong to! That way, we can keep helping and inspiring each other in this great bookish community!

[Abuamina]

I can recommend "Hadji Murad" by Leo Tolstoy to that list.

[lanaringoot]

What are your favourite "modern retellings of a classic"? I'm definitely going to try to read some actual classics too, but I'm looking for a modern retelling as well for a reading challenge.