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James Smith asked this question about The Scarlet Letter:
I know it's a classic and a must read and I know many of you are more intellectual readers and will enjoy. I enjoyed the historical setting, but struggled with the old english language. I'm willing to give another try. Any ideas on how I could get past the language? Should I get Cliff Notes?
Chora Try and go slowly. I'm new at this kind of book too, but am trying to approach it like a set reading. So when I find a word or saying I look it up and…mǰTry and go slowly. I'm new at this kind of book too, but am trying to approach it like a set reading. So when I find a word or saying I look it up and make a note somewhere. Or when l'm lazy just read it in a funny voice.
It's all about getting familiar with the language so don't freak when you get one page where you have no idea whats going on. Rereading is not a crime.
Good luck. :)(less)
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The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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