The Text, The Whole Text, and Nothing But The Text
Saturday 5 February 2022 No. 275 Free
Most of the Classic Novels were first presented to the reader either in three volumes
or in weekly instalments, so the reader was used to the idea of reading the
book in parts. We have borrowed this presentation so that you, dear
reader, can try the experience. It may be particularly salutary for those
who are a little awestruck by some of the longer novels...
We
are currently leaning towards amusing books, together with a spot of
melodrama, to help us to burrow our way to the end of the pandemic.
CONTENTS
Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
E. F. Benson: Mapp and Lucia Saga
Charles Dickens: The Pickwick Papers
Baron Munchausen allegedly: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (As recorded by R. E. Raspe
Laurence Sterne: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
This week we begin Tristram Shandy, an unusual work, so best of luck. Note: this book is unsuitable for children, even though from the very beginning it features one.
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