Classic Literature and Reading Challenges

Carly Stevens introduces 10 classic books that are easy to read for beginners. She emphasizes the accessibility of these works in terms of language and reading level, rather than their length. The list includes 'The Little Prince', works by Hemingway, '1984', 'The Importance of Being Earnest', 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner', 'Lord of the Flies', 'Little Women', 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich', Emily Dickinson's poetry, and 'Things Fall Apart'. Each book is briefly described, highlighting its themes and readability. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Discussing the hardest classic books to read

• Exploring modern literature

• Introducing easy-to-read classic books

• Analyzing Shakespeare's works

Who is the author of 'The Little Prince'?

• William Golding

• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• George Orwell

• Oscar Wilde

What is a notable feature of Hemingway's writing style?

• Complex sentence structures

• Basic reading level

• Focus on African culture

• Use of supernatural elements

Which book is often referenced during elections?

• Little Women

• Lord of the Flies

• 1984

• The Little Prince

What genre is 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

• Short story

• Play

• Poem

• Novel

Who wrote 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

• Ernest Hemingway

• Louisa May Alcott

• Chinua Achebe

What is the setting of 'Lord of the Flies'?

• A dystopian city

• A Siberian prison

• A Victorian household

• A deserted island

Which family is central to 'Little Women'?

• The Loman family

• The Finch family

• The Bennet family

• The March family

What is the main theme of 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich'?

• A dystopian future

• A family saga

• A supernatural adventure

• Life in a Siberian prison

What is a characteristic of Emily Dickinson's poetry?

• Short poems with simple language

• Focus on political themes

• Complex language

• Long epic poems