What could possibly be interesting in a long, tedious text full of difficult language and a repetitive plot? Well, surprisingly, quite a lot, says site member EllaClaire. So get over your pride and prejudice about reading them!
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A long, dreary Victorian novel, full of infinite British countryside and submissive women who dote on,their contemptuous husbands. What could possibly be interesting in a long, tedious text full of difficult language and a repetitive plot? Well, surprisingly, quite a lot.
After about the age of 10, when I unsuccessfully attempted to grapple with a heavy hardback of Wuthering Heights, I had banished all Victorian novels to the back of my book shelf. It was only two years later, looking for a relaxed, flowing holiday read, that I picked up Pride and Prejudice, and endeavoured to immerse myself in it. I must admit, it was not arduous at all. I was immediately infatuated. And now, reading Jane Eyre for the first time, my love has been rekindled.
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