Posted: Apr 04, 2010 5:26 pm
I'd say, if you're having so much trouble with the language of the book itself, then give it up (if you can, and aren't reading this as a school assignment) since you're missing out on the main reason to read it. It'd be like trying to convince yourself to enjoy an omelette, when you simply cannot stand eggs.
You're right. there's no compulsion so it's better to give it up and give it another chance when I'm more fluent. I have to admit that I love post-modern literature, specially American, and I'm afraid of this fact more than coming out to my parents because it's very embarrassing. (hypothetically).
19th century was not a good era for English literature. I mean there are authors like Dickens that have remarkable works, but his so called masterpieces just have good plots. there's no tension and desire in their lines. but 19th century was golden era for French literature. I prefer to read "Le Comte De monte-cristo" rather than anything in the world.