Lolita is not a horror novel, if it's disturbing it's not in a horror way. Nabokov is an amazing writer, nobody writes like him and Lolita is a great novel.
People say it feels “tacked on” which I can understand, but I feel like it wraps up Rodya’s story & leaves on a happy ending. “There is hope for everyone!” - basically Dostoevsky
I also read Crime & Punishment and The Idiot. When starting with The Brothers Karamazov I was prepared; I had my notebook and wrote down all the names of the characters introduced with a short description and where they first occurred in the story. It was really necessary, but also I really enjoyed The Brothers Karamazov. I also have the Everyman's version and it was such a good translation. I love their aesthetic too.
I do have a few, and I adore these one the most, but I am unable to gather courage enough to annotate or mark my Everyman Library Books. I really do wish to because I want to truly read these books and try to completely digest what author has written, however even writing my name on front page is like sacrilege for me. DO you annotate your Everyman Library books? or any other high quality hardbacks?
As of now I don’t annotate anything. I keep a commonplace book to jot down some thoughts, but I’ve never written in my books. Being my first time reading them, and not having read a lot, I feel like when I do revisit some of these later in the future I’ll get a used paperback to write in. But I agree with you, I don’t think I could ever write in one of these
@@davidcadwallader434 I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the video! I’m working on a video explaining why crime and punishment was my favorite read this year but I’ve been busy with life affairs, and there is so much to talk about within that story!
@@davidcadwallader434I buy Wordworth classis to annotate. They are very cheap in Europe ( I don't know were you live) and for the books I adore I also buy an extra nice copy as a treat. Such as everyman or mcmillan. If a book is not available in a cheap edition I do annotate them, but with a pencil only. So, I can later erase it when necessary.
I love Everyman, they're second only to the Folio Society for me. Acid-free paper doesn't discolour (or "fox"). I have 30 year old Everyman books that are still pristine. If you take care of them, they will last the rest of your life. I don't think the editions change very much, except perhaps the dust jacket.
I have 60 odd Everymans, but I'm finding the Library of America books are of a better quality. The LOA pages are thinner, which some won't like, but my biggest complaint about the Everyman books is that the gold embossing rubs off far to easily, whereas the LOA books don't suffer from that issue. The lack of formatting consistency of the Folio books is why I have never purchased a copy from them. I know they are well made and durable, but that is still not enough for me.
@@kingy002 I haven't encountered LOA books here (unsurprisingly!). And, TBH, I find the different spelling in American books too distracting - it takes me out of the story!
@@mohmmadwaspedorapist5985 Well there were two versions of these back in the day. The British ones had two wide golden embossed bands either side of the title on the spine. The American version only has the top band and they all have that now.
Great idea to write down the names! The only Dostoevsky I've read has been some of his shorter works (from the Folio Society edition), so there weren't enough characters to get lost in. But I think that's something with all Russian literature -- the ordinary subtleties of their language create an extra barrier for English readers. It helped me to know what each name represents, but I still get lost. Keeping notes will be a big help.
I have several everyman's library books and they extremely high quality and affordable. The only gripe I have is a couple of my everyman's library books have slightly low resolution/fuzzy text. It's perfectly readable but compared to my other everyman's books the text is noticeably blurrier and not as crisp. Wondering if anyone else experienced this?
Yes - the 1991 and earlier editions USUALLY have that over-saturated muddy txt. Not good. Note however, that Library of America editions, equal in every other way to Everyman's, all the way back to their earliest, have that crisp gorgeous font/print you're loving in the "later" Everyman's. 😎👍😎
@@DanWest8888 Hey thanks for the reply and the info. I do also enjoy library of america they are high quality. I tend to read European literature such as Leo Tolstoy and library of America unfortunately only does american writers
@@DanWest8888 Thanks for all this information. My eyes are not getting any better as I get older. I am having to make more deliberate choices about the books I get.
I have a similar, what I can an "OCD affliction", and have a small collection of Everyman books. However, I have found that reading my kindle is much more comfortable, and has the added benefit of looking up definitions instantaneously, rather than having to whip out my phone and typing into google.
Thank you for sharing some of your collection; in regard to quality ,Heron Books, printed in Switzerland, deserve to have a mention, they also incorporate a silk marker and invariably have beautiful illustrations to accompany the text. I have that translation of cervantes Don Quixote, and loved it. Ive read five Dostoevsky novels,and its quite uncanny how many books you've displayed here ive rea😢d. Im a great George Orwell fan and would recommend Down and out in London and Paris as a must read. I could go on but couldn't leave without mentioning One Day in The Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn as a short novel you must include on your list.
You have really nice content and I enjoy seeing your books. Who is your favorite author? I finished my PhD in English a year ago, and I am definitely a modernist, but specialized in postcolonial lit. I have been into Russian lit as of late. Are you an English major or were you?
This is your first video I subscribe and suport I only have 2 everyman's library the count of montecristo and the brothers karamazov that Bible looks petty good do
Monte Cristo is an absolute blast - I was stunned at just how much FUN it was, and the vivid memories it left imprinted upon me... And then I was soooo put off by what SEEMS to be a comparable book, from a contemporary of Dumas, and certainly a favorite STORY of mine from movies over the years: Les Miserables. What a drudge, a grind, a chore to read THAT was (up til 2/3 in, when I finally just gave it up!). I hear Hunchback is much more ingestible. Hugo can reallllly blather. He talks more than BRENT. 😉😲😬😉
Brent - you'll be equally pleased with Library of America stuff. Almost identical physical format, but be ready for verrrrry thin paper when the page count is closer to 1,000. Not particularly "transparent", but it's mighty thin. Still smooth as a baby's butt, though! Consistently better (crisper/clearer) font/type from LoA. Especially comparing the older editions from the two houses. They do use a different format for the chronology/biography though. I actually enjoy it more, usually: at the end of the book, and in a more prose-ish presentation, short paragraphs. So much more absorbable than those little factoids from EL. Though the way they place those in the context of relevant historical events IS brilliant! And of course, LoA IS limited to America authors... Anyhooos: read ON, Bruh! 😊
Howdy! Coming back a month later, I’ve recently got three LoA editions and gosh, I love them. The layout and everything is perfect, the only problem I have with them is the dust covers! But the bare spines look so eloquent so it’s all right. Thank you for your comment and watching, it means a lot!
I've heard a few people say this on various Booktube channels. I need to remember to search for some at a used bookstore to determine if my poor eyeballs would be able to handle them. I love these editions. They are simple and elegant. I've never been a fan of a ton of pictures and/or text on the cover. Just tell me the title and who wrote it. That's all I need to see. And you can get them at affordable prices, especially used.
Lolita is “disturbing” because it is a story about child sexual abuse. Talking about in terms of “is it a fitting read for a spooky season” feels very callous.
Cornerstone to Western literature would be stuff like The Iliad and Odyssey. Beowulf. I look at the Old Testament as a religious text that borrow stories from so many others. Literary? It's a stretch to call it literary IMHO. Plus … it's more eastern than western: i.e. associated relations are all Asian religions. Also, so much of it is so awfully written.
Everymans library is also a favourite of mine. It's amazing how they can have such high build quality with such an affordable price.
Yeah. All this shows is that other publishers are over charging for quality.
They're my favorite publisher, such a pleasure to hold and read and like they could stand the test of time
Lolita is not a horror novel, if it's disturbing it's not in a horror way. Nabokov is an amazing writer, nobody writes like him and Lolita is a great novel.
Just finished All the Pretty Horses, looking forward to the next one
Pushkin's short stories are a delight! Glad I found your channel - it's always nice to discover other booknerds who talk about classic literature.
Pushkin is an exemplary writer whom I much admire and read often.
Excellent Quality reasonable price and great Range of titles and beautiful to look at on the shelf.
I am adding to my collection of Everyman's each month. They are perfect in every way. I also love the Everyman's pocket poetry books.
Everyman’s Library Editions are my favorite!
Same.
I don't have any, but I want to get some. They are incredibly handsome without the dust jackets. I love the classics.
Great collection. I, myself, ordered Karamazov & Camus-The Stranger last week. Stoked to get the delivery by the end of this week❤️
Great collection & presentation style, I subscribed! Everyman’s Library is my favourite publisher
rebrand the channel and come back to youtube, time for literature to take over!
Thank you for a wonderful review. Your thoroughness and enthusiasm made for a great video!
Enjoyed the video. I suggest omitting the music on future videos. ✌️
Crime and Punishment was my favorite read of the year. Even loved the epilogue that gets knocked a lot. I thought it was like a miniature Revelation
People say it feels “tacked on” which I can understand, but I feel like it wraps up Rodya’s story & leaves on a happy ending. “There is hope for everyone!” - basically Dostoevsky
I have a few Everyman’s Library books. Have you read The Harvard Classics?
I also read Crime & Punishment and The Idiot. When starting with The Brothers Karamazov I was prepared; I had my notebook and wrote down all the names of the characters introduced with a short description and where they first occurred in the story.
It was really necessary, but also I really enjoyed The Brothers Karamazov. I also have the Everyman's version and it was such a good translation. I love their aesthetic too.
Which is better to collect, the everyman library or canterbury leather bound classics
I do have a few, and I adore these one the most, but I am unable to gather courage enough to annotate or mark my Everyman Library Books. I really do wish to because I want to truly read these books and try to completely digest what author has written, however even writing my name on front page is like sacrilege for me. DO you annotate your Everyman Library books? or any other high quality hardbacks?
As of now I don’t annotate anything. I keep a commonplace book to jot down some thoughts, but I’ve never written in my books. Being my first time reading them, and not having read a lot, I feel like when I do revisit some of these later in the future I’ll get a used paperback to write in. But I agree with you, I don’t think I could ever write in one of these
@@davidcadwallader434 I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the video! I’m working on a video explaining why crime and punishment was my favorite read this year but I’ve been busy with life affairs, and there is so much to talk about within that story!
@@davidcadwallader434I buy Wordworth classis to annotate. They are very cheap in Europe ( I don't know were you live) and for the books I adore I also buy an extra nice copy as a treat. Such as everyman or mcmillan. If a book is not available in a cheap edition I do annotate them, but with a pencil only. So, I can later erase it when necessary.
How about using post-its? You can stick them on the page and write on them so you don't have to write on the page but can still annotate
Writing in a paperback is OK, writing in a nice hardcover is a sin.
I love Everyman, they're second only to the Folio Society for me.
Acid-free paper doesn't discolour (or "fox"). I have 30 year old Everyman books that are still pristine. If you take care of them, they will last the rest of your life.
I don't think the editions change very much, except perhaps the dust jacket.
I have 60 odd Everymans, but I'm finding the Library of America books are of a better quality. The LOA pages are thinner, which some won't like, but my biggest complaint about the Everyman books is that the gold embossing rubs off far to easily, whereas the LOA books don't suffer from that issue. The lack of formatting consistency of the Folio books is why I have never purchased a copy from them. I know they are well made and durable, but that is still not enough for me.
@@kingy002 I haven't encountered LOA books here (unsurprisingly!). And, TBH, I find the different spelling in American books too distracting - it takes me out of the story!
I'd love to start collecting these books. I have no idea where to find them, other than on Amazon UK website.
The Everyman website, eBay, bookshops, abebooks etc.
Uk is like its home country.
@@mohmmadwaspedorapist5985 Well there were two versions of these back in the day. The British ones had two wide golden embossed bands either side of the title on the spine. The American version only has the top band and they all have that now.
Great idea to write down the names! The only Dostoevsky I've read has been some of his shorter works (from the Folio Society edition), so there weren't enough characters to get lost in. But I think that's something with all Russian literature -- the ordinary subtleties of their language create an extra barrier for English readers. It helped me to know what each name represents, but I still get lost. Keeping notes will be a big help.
I have several everyman's library books and they extremely high quality and affordable. The only gripe I have is a couple of my everyman's library books have slightly low resolution/fuzzy text. It's perfectly readable but compared to my other everyman's books the text is noticeably blurrier and not as crisp. Wondering if anyone else experienced this?
Yes - the 1991 and earlier editions USUALLY have that over-saturated muddy txt. Not good. Note however, that Library of America editions, equal in every other way to Everyman's, all the way back to their earliest, have that crisp gorgeous font/print you're loving in the "later" Everyman's. 😎👍😎
@@DanWest8888 Hey thanks for the reply and the info. I do also enjoy library of america they are high quality. I tend to read European literature such as Leo Tolstoy and library of America unfortunately only does american writers
@@DanWest8888 Thanks for all this information. My eyes are not getting any better as I get older. I am having to make more deliberate choices about the books I get.
I have a similar, what I can an "OCD affliction", and have a small collection of Everyman books. However, I have found that reading my kindle is much more comfortable, and has the added benefit of looking up definitions instantaneously, rather than having to whip out my phone and typing into google.
Damn, that Pushkin edition doesn't contain Eugene Onegin.
Thank you for sharing some of your collection; in regard to quality ,Heron Books, printed in Switzerland, deserve to have a mention, they also incorporate a silk marker and invariably have beautiful illustrations to accompany the text. I have that translation of cervantes Don Quixote, and loved it. Ive read five Dostoevsky novels,and its quite uncanny how many books you've displayed here ive rea😢d. Im a great George Orwell fan and would recommend Down and out in London and Paris as a must read. I could go on but couldn't leave without mentioning One Day in The Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn as a short novel you must include on your list.
Give Solzhenitsyn's 200 Years Together a read.
My biggest grippe about the Everyman books is that the gold embossing rubs off far too easily.
You have really nice content and I enjoy seeing your books. Who is your favorite author? I finished my PhD in English a year ago, and I am definitely a modernist, but specialized in postcolonial lit. I have been into Russian lit as of late. Are you an English major or were you?
This is your first video I subscribe and suport I only have 2 everyman's library the count of montecristo and the brothers karamazov that Bible looks petty good do
The Count of Monte Cristo is on my list to get and read eventually! Thank you for the comment!
Monte Cristo is an absolute blast - I was stunned at just how much FUN it was, and the vivid memories it left imprinted upon me... And then I was soooo put off by what SEEMS to be a comparable book, from a contemporary of Dumas, and certainly a favorite STORY of mine from movies over the years: Les Miserables. What a drudge, a grind, a chore to read THAT was (up til 2/3 in, when I finally just gave it up!). I hear Hunchback is much more ingestible. Hugo can reallllly blather. He talks more than BRENT. 😉😲😬😉
Brent - you'll be equally pleased with Library of America stuff. Almost identical physical format, but be ready for verrrrry thin paper when the page count is closer to 1,000. Not particularly "transparent", but it's mighty thin. Still smooth as a baby's butt, though! Consistently better (crisper/clearer) font/type from LoA. Especially comparing the older editions from the two houses. They do use a different format for the chronology/biography though. I actually enjoy it more, usually: at the end of the book, and in a more prose-ish presentation, short paragraphs. So much more absorbable than those little factoids from EL. Though the way they place those in the context of relevant historical events IS brilliant! And of course, LoA IS limited to America authors... Anyhooos: read ON, Bruh! 😊
Howdy! Coming back a month later, I’ve recently got three LoA editions and gosh, I love them. The layout and everything is perfect, the only problem I have with them is the dust covers! But the bare spines look so eloquent so it’s all right. Thank you for your comment and watching, it means a lot!
as an older man, I wish the font was larger.
I've heard a few people say this on various Booktube channels. I need to remember to search for some at a used bookstore to determine if my poor eyeballs would be able to handle them. I love these editions. They are simple and elegant. I've never been a fan of a ton of pictures and/or text on the cover. Just tell me the title and who wrote it. That's all I need to see. And you can get them at affordable prices, especially used.
I just throw away the dust jackets of Everymans. They look so much better without them
Lolita is a comic novel. Darkly comic. Also it’s American Lit. Written by an American citizen in America, in English. It’s also set in America.
you have the exact same voice as drunzo (another booktuber)
Haha I’m guess I’m glad you think so. I really like that guys videos
@@brentstrykertalksalot haha, just thought it was interesting. good luck on your channel (just realised it's relatively new!)
Thank you! It’s been fun so far!
Are the books abridged or unabridged?
Unabridged!
Adding Exile and the Kingdom instead of The Stranger is just sad
Lolita is “disturbing” because it is a story about child sexual abuse. Talking about in terms of “is it a fitting read for a spooky season” feels very callous.
I'm waiting for the name "Everyman's Library" to be canceled or taken down by the woke mob.... rename it to "Everyperson" or some shit.
Hush! Don't remind them!
Well they did rename Turgenev's Fathers and Sons to Fathers and Children.
Cornerstone to Western literature would be stuff like The Iliad and Odyssey. Beowulf. I look at the Old Testament as a religious text that borrow stories from so many others. Literary? It's a stretch to call it literary IMHO. Plus … it's more eastern than western: i.e. associated relations are all Asian religions. Also, so much of it is so awfully written.