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boxer_dogs_dance t1_j2a8ze6 wrote

King Lear, Futile rage against the universe and a tough essay to write.

Ethan Frome, Never reading again if it is the last book on earth.

A Separate Peace, Meh

Crime and Punishment, So much resentment for being forced to share that man's feelings.

Death of a Salesman, powerful emotional experience, learned new perspective about life.

Death of Ivan Ilyich, Wow!

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pleadthfifth94 t1_j2adqf5 wrote

We read the last two in high school. They were truly something.

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unlovelyladybartleby t1_j2anvf2 wrote

I hated a Separate Peace. I'm surprised they still teach it. I'd think homophobic friendicide wouldn't be considered okay to teach

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boxer_dogs_dance t1_j2ap4pu wrote

They may not be teaching it anymore. This was the 80s.

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unlovelyladybartleby t1_j2aprd0 wrote

I hope not, lol. Stupid Gene. Phineas deserved so much better

Although if I'm still fired up 20+ years later I guess it speaks to the power of the novel

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Solid_Parsley_ t1_j2cf1li wrote

I graduated in 2007, and we read it in senior English. I hated it in high school, but reread it a few years later and fell in love with it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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