Abstract:
The canon has ruined reading for most students of our and new generations. In high school literature class, students are required to read the classics: "The Great Gatsby," "Romeo and Juliet," "Of Mice and Men," "The Heart of Darkness." Let's be honest, while I won't contest the importance or the greatness of these novels, most people are unable to connect with the stories told....
Annie
posted 10/12/08 @ 9:10 AM CST
I can only hope the author holds on to this article, and reading it 25 years from now looks at it with embarrassment.