Section 03
The Classics
The great books, warmly introduced — no intimidation.
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№ 1
Where to Start with the Russian Novels
The doorstops are friendlier than their reputation. A patient way in.
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№ 2
You're Allowed to Read Poetry Badly
Stop trying to 'get it.' The permission slip that makes verse a pleasure again.
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№ 3
A Classic Is Just a Book That Survived
Demystifying the canon — why some books last, and why that's no reason to be scared of them.
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№ 4
Reading Shakespeare for Fun (Yes, Fun)
Out loud, in company, with the footnotes closed. The way it was meant to work.
