For anyone interested in exploring the rich world of classic English literature the best place to start is the much cherished and beloved works of the celebrated author Charles Dickens. His writing is both surprisingly simple and engagingly rich. His themes nvolve a resounding portrayal of human nature with all its failings and its strengths. His stories exult in the celebration of the resilience of the spirit, the joy of loving kindness, the lighter side of life. In stark contrast darkness and depravation, the hard realities of the times, tales of revenge, cruelty,depression and death, that leave a lasting impression about the honesty and contemporary relevance of the writing, also form the core of Charles Dickens works. His unmatched skills of clever word play, use of humour to express poignant thoughts, witticism and being true to the lives and times about which he was writing , make each of his novel, masterpieces in their own right.
It is true that classics need more time then any average who-dun-it. It is so because to grasp its full beauty one most not only be interested in the plot-what happens next ? classics are intended to help you experience and enjoy the very art of writing; not only the story that is being told but also the manner in which the yarn has been spun. The painstaking details that the author has worked on to present it before us. This however is not a slight on other genres of literature. Different kinds of writings must simply be dealt with in different manners.Period.
Charles Dickens is an absolute reader's delight. Reading his novels, is a simple, but delightfully spell binding journey through the writings of one of the most prolific writers of all times ! So go ahead and enjoy Dickension Delights !
I would be soon posting on which books to start with. But I suggest you start where your intuition tells you :) Happy Reading !
