So this month will be a
start of 2 months journey of Victorian adventures through
literature. I have always loved Victorian Era and all the elegance,
mystery, and even the darkness of the era. I love the fashion, the
language, the sarcasm in the language, the history, everything.
That's why I decided to
join the celebration held by A Literary Odyssey and in this post I'd like to mention some of the
books that I'll read during the next 2 months. I won't list too much,
since I am not sure whether I can finish all of those, but if I can
manage to finish the list before the end of July I'll add more to the
list. Here they are:
- Carroll, Lewis – Alice's Adventure in Wonderland
- Dickens, Charles – The Tale of Two Cities
- James, Henry – Portrait of a Lady
- Stevenson, Robert Louis – Treasure Island
- Thackeray, William – Vanity Fair
- Wilde, Oscar – The Importance of Being Earnest
I plan to re-read some
Sherlock Holmes too, but I won't put them on the list yet. So, happy
Victorian reading for those who celebrate it.
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Happy Victorian reading!!
ReplyDeleteI will read 2 Dickens, and Oscar Wilde too (The Picture of Dorian Gray).
Just curious, do you read English books (all of them) or the translation?
I read the English. I find it hard to find translations today, especially good ones. Besides, I enjoy the way the Victorians speak. It always amuses me.
DeleteI read translation into Bahasa when I'm curious, and translation into English when I read non-English literature though.
Your list is amazing. I especially love A Tale of Two Cities, which one of my favourite books of all times. Seriously, it is so wonderful! But make sure you've got a handkerchief around before you read the ending. I'm still sobbing.
ReplyDeleteGreat list - I'm reading Dickens too - Our Mutual Friend. Enjoy your Victorian reading.
ReplyDeleteI love your list! But when it comes to the Victorians, one is spoiled for choice. :)
ReplyDeleteI love The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde's plays always make me smile -- I can't wait to read more of them. I hope you enjoy it.