How to Start a Classical Literature Book Club
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Introduction No matter your age, you can always enrich life by delving deeper into the world of
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Introduction
No matter your age, you can always enrich life by delving deeper into the world of literature. The classics hold intellectual treasures that can change your world view. They're considered classics because of their exceptional philosophical presentation, freshness of ideas and talent of the writer. Whether you agree with the author's premise or not, you will always put down the book with new ideas and outlooks on life. So, begin a classical literature book club and listen to the ideas surface about some well-known literature.
Instructions
Difficulty: Challenging
Steps
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Step One
Invite a group of friends or acquaintances who are interested in forming a classical literature club. Decide within the group how often you would like to meet and set a day and time.
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Step Two
Make a list of authors that you would like to include. Take time to study the characteristics of each author's works. Try to vary the styles and subject matter.
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Step Three
Choose one book by each of the authors on your list, preferably a well-known work. These are usually descriptive of the author's style and are often the most well-written. If possible, find books that are published with professional notes and references as this will help you understand difficult passages or cultural differences you may not be familiar with.
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Step Four
Make sure each member has a notebook, pencil and highlighter. It is good to take notes on what you read. If something catches your interest or puzzles you, write it down so you remember to comment on it at the next meeting.
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Step Five
Highlight words or phrases that strike you as significant since they can be good topics for discussion.
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Step Six
Meet regularly and do not select more material than you can comfortably cover in the allotted time. If possible, meet once every week, so as to retain the flow of conversation and keep the ideas fresh in your mind.
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Step Seven
Put your heart into it. There is much to be learned in these books and you will probably find yourself reading the classics on your own!
Overall Things You'll Need
- A group of friends or acquaintances
- Classical literature
- Highlighter
- Notebook
- Pencil
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