I don't usually do the Classics Club monthly meme questions. This month, however, the Classics Club asks: Do you read forewords/notes that precede many classics? Does it help you or hurt you in your enjoyment/understanding of the work?
I have blogged about this topic many times before. Introductions have ruined the story for me. It all depends on the book, I suppose. Here's a collection of what I've written on the topic:
I actually only posted this the first time a few weeks ago, on July 20th. What do you think of introductions?
I do tend to read the intro or forwards first for a better understanding of the novel. Some don't give away too much. Others tend to give background information that can help the reader get the right perspective
ReplyDeleteI guess I've been burned to many times. I've actually yelled at introductions that have revealed plot points.
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