[Charlotte Innes]

Has anyone mentioned Chekhov's short stories? They are absolutely brilliant. I've read them over and over--and will continue to do so.

Frank O' Connor's short stories are a must-read too. As are Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics.

And yes to Jane Eyre! Re-read it this last summer, and was bowled over by the astute psychology of it.

Had to teach Moby Dick to get myself to read it--and was SO glad I did.

I haven't read enough of Shakespeare. I recently saw the film of the RSC's Richard II. Amazing! Made me want to read all of Shakespeare's histories. I hope I will!

Thanks, Janice. And to everyone, for reminders of all the good stuff out there.

Charlotte

[Gail White]

Nemo, I've read Humphrey Clinker, Roderick Random, & Peregrine Pickle. There were giants in the earth in those days.

[Melanie Branton]

Some time I really must get round to another attempt at Ulysses, which I have started at least five times and never finished.

I also have a big hole where American Literature ought to be (with the exception of Fitzgerald - I've read a lot of Fitzgerald), so should really set about filling it.

I have read some Dickens, but I'm not a great admirer - I find the subject matter too sentimental, the plots too reliant on coincidence and the prose style rather too pleased with itself.

I do like Shakespeare, though.