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Which Classics Should You Read to Be "Well-Read"? [Teaser]

2025/3/25
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Rebecca: 我认为"博览群书"是一个更主流的概念,而学术界很多人在特定领域内并不博览群书。我更倾向于修昔底德,因为我对文学史更了解。我认为阅读莎士比亚的作品能够帮助我们更好地理解后世作品,因为莎士比亚的语言独特性和作品的影响力与人们将阅读莎士比亚作为身份或抱负的认知密切相关。我曾经做过一个项目,旨在选择一百部作品,帮助读者快速了解美国文学的脉络。选择经典作品时,需要考虑作品的时代背景和当下流行的作品。我的书单中大部分作品出版于30年前。这个问题是关于经典作品的,我的理解是经典作品的范围很广,但不包括像《暮光之城》这样的现代作品。我认为应该阅读《奥德赛》,可以与《伊利亚特》一起阅读,因为《奥德赛》是英雄旅程的模板,对后世文学作品影响深远,例如杰斯明·沃德的小说《唱吧,无人埋葬的歌》。我认为《奥德赛》的引用更多。 Jeff: 莎士比亚代表了我们对文学的理解,如果你想博览群书,它可能是首先想到的。阅读莎士比亚的作品可以帮助我们更好地理解后世作品,例如《狮子王》和《继承之战》。如果有人自称博览群书,但没读过莎士比亚,我会感到惊讶。莎士比亚作品能让你在"博览群书"方面获得最大的回报。我更倾向于选择一些经典作品,以便建立扎实的文学基础,了解经典文学的脉络和所谓的"经典作品",以及这些作品对后世作品的影响。阅读一些经典作品能帮助我们更好地理解后世作品,因为后世作品经常会引用这些经典作品。我认为《伊利亚特》是更好的作品,它更耐人寻味,其中包含一些我个人最喜欢的片段。《伊利亚特》更适合成年读者阅读,而《奥德赛》更容易理解。《伊利亚特》代表了整个古代世界。

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This chapter explores the importance of Shakespeare in the context of being well-read. The hosts discuss whether Shakespeare's works are essential for a well-rounded literary education and how his influence permeates modern culture. They debate the value of Shakespeare compared to other authors and his lasting impact on language and storytelling.
  • Shakespeare's works are considered foundational to literature and are frequently referenced in other works.
  • Reading Shakespeare provides a deeper understanding of many modern works.
  • The hosts debate whether familiarity with Shakespeare is a necessary component of being well-read.

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In this bonus preview of the most recent Patreon-only) episode of The Book Riot Podcast, Jeff and Rebecca tackle an impossible question.

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