We read Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserable” and Edith Hamilton’s “Mythology” in eighth grade. Times have changed.
‘Edith Hamilton’s “Mythology”’
What are cartoons but the mythology of the modern day?
The crucial weakness of every English class is their focus on fiction novels.
There are many very smart students who do not enjoy fiction. And they read extensively.
Fiction does not edify a man.
“ Times have changed.”
Let them have a go at any level McGuffy’s Reader and watch the eyes glaze over.
why is it called less miserables? that guy went through a heck of a lot of misery if you ask me...