Comparing classic English Literature to contemporary North American Literature, which do you prefer?
What are the main differences that you like or dislike?
Which are your favourite books and writers?
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Classic English Literature vs Contemporary North American
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Sammilicious
, Oct 31 2007 12:21 AM
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Posted 11 March 2008 - 09:05 AM
I find that American Literature tends to have less likable heroes.
The Catcher in the Rye is a good example, Holden Caulfield is a douchebag
Whereas Classical English lit tends to have more developed rounded characters (in my opinion) in which "good people" are caught in tragic situations and therefore the characters are more likable (example, Oliver Twist, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, etc)
The Catcher in the Rye is a good example, Holden Caulfield is a douchebag
Whereas Classical English lit tends to have more developed rounded characters (in my opinion) in which "good people" are caught in tragic situations and therefore the characters are more likable (example, Oliver Twist, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, etc)
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