So I started out my journey through the classics with the book How to Read Literature Like a Professor, by Thomas C. Foster. Mrs. Finco recommended I read this so I gain a better understanding of the novels I read, and so far, it has indeed been useful.
But enough about How to Read Literature Like a Professor, this blog is to keep you updated on what classics I'm reading. I've started off with the chilling tale of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Most of you probably know the story, kind Dr. Jekyll creates a chemical mixture that brings out the evil side of him-the notorious Mr. Hyde. However, there's a lot more to the story than that. Thirty-two pages in out of eighty-six, Stevenson has barely introduced Dr. Jekyll, surrounding him a shroud of mystery. And apparently the main ruckus around town isn't really caused by Mr. Hyde, but a will. A will that leaves all of Dr. Jekyll to the sketchy Mr. Hyde. I think Dr. Jekyll's friends are a little miffed that they got written out of his will while this evidently evil stranger reaps the rewards. So far the book has been interesting and I can't wait to finish it so I can start another one. Yeah that was kind of nerdy, I know...
Anyway, next week I'll probably finish Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and start a new book. I haven't decided which one yet though.
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