Free Summary for any Classic Book - Yours to Enjoy
Classic Books: Of Mice and Men or Little Women?
How do you know a classic book? I don't know a good definition that encompasses all classic books and don't let in others. But I think we all recognize a classic when we see one.
In my opinion, it doesn't have to be old, or long, or difficult to read. A classic book is all about good literature that you can dive into from side, swim all the way through, and get out all changed on the other side. Of Mice and Men, The Great Gatsby, The Catcher in the Rye, and 1984 are so different, and yet both can easily be called a Classic Book.
You Can't Summarize a Classic! Right?
Well, it's true that the book summary is a faint shadow of the classic, but it can still hold the plot outline, the main characters and a touch of the glory. It's not a replacement, but it can still be helpful.
What is a Summary Good For?
Classics do tend to be a little long and some of them not entirely easy-reading. Since most of us can't just read and read all day, we need to choose what's best for us, and a good short summary, can help with this our reading decisions.
If you're writing a book report or have another literature or English school assignment, a book summary can help you start and build your outline.
Also, it's not all wrong to want to know what The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, The Catcher in the Rye, or 1984 are all about without reading them first. If you read one summary every week, you can really expand your horizons.
So, which Classic Book are you into today? The book summaries are free...
1984 by George Orwell - Free Book Summary
The once futuristic world of Orwell’s 1984 has always provoked discussion and controversy and with today’s all-encompassing web based surveillance, it’s more relevant than ever. Winston Smith, a simple bureaucratic in a nation dominated by the totalitarian Party that monitors all acts and thoughts, attempts a small time affair and contemplates rebellion. Together with his love Julia, they find out – the hard way – that the Big Brother has his ways of correcting people’s mode of thinking.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Free Book Summary
Is complete freedom a good thing? According to Lord of the Flies, Golding’s magnificent novel published in 1954, we all better adhere to some basic rules if we want to maintain our civilization. Both a cherished youth novel and a strong ideological statement, Lord of the Flies has entered almost every reading list published, and with its unique voice, became a true modern classic book. It is almost impossible to finish high school without getting acquainted with the conch shell that gives the right to speak and the pig’s head on stake that speaks the truth about our internal evil.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck - Free Book Summary
One of America’s all-time literature classic books, the story of George and his slow-minded friend Lennie has touched the hearts of generations since Steinbeck wrote it in 1937. Of Mice and Men was adapted to TV and several plays and made into two films, including the wonderful Gary Sinise’s version from 2002 with John Malkovich as Lennie. Through a simple story, Steinbeck painted the American dream with realistic colors, which are powerful today as they must have been in California of the 1930’s.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger - Free Book Summary
Is it possible to graduate high school without getting to know Holden Caulfield? Since its publication in 1951, J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye has been shedding light on the notion of growing up to adolescents around the globe. Despite vulgar language repeated challenges from all directions, The Catcher in the Rye found its way into almost every list ranking top literature of the 20th century. Can Holden catch and rescue young children from falling into adulthood? Does everybody have to eventually grow up?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Free Book Summary
The Great Gatsby is an ideal exemplar of the Great American Novel and a top ranking regular in most lists ranking 20th Century literature. Published in 1922 and considered Fitzgerald’s finest novel, The Great Gatsby came into acknowledgment over twenty years later, only after World War II.
If you're interested in classic translated books, like Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, visit the dedicated category
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