In this episode of Classical Et Cetera we tackle a common question: should students read abridged classics? Are they helpful, or do they take away from the original work? From children’s retellings to difficult texts, we explore when abridged books can serve a purpose and when they should be set aside. The answer isn’t simple, but one principle remains: the original always matters. What We're Reading from This Episode:"Momo" Michael Ende (Martin)"The Black Wolf" Louise Penny (Tanya)"He Leadeth Me" Walter Ciszek (Tanya)"The Christian Idea, Volume 1" W. Brian Welter (Paul)

Classical Et Cetera

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They Abridged THAT Classic Book?

APR 1, 202642 MIN
Classical Et Cetera

They Abridged THAT Classic Book?

APR 1, 202642 MIN

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In this episode of Classical Et Cetera we tackle a common question: should students read abridged classics? Are they helpful, or do they take away from the original work? From children’s retellings to difficult texts, we explore when abridged books can serve a purpose and when they should be set aside. The answer isn’t simple, but one principle remains: the original always matters. What We're Reading from This Episode: "Momo" Michael Ende (Martin) "The Black Wolf" Louise Penny (Tanya) "He Leadeth Me" Walter Ciszek (Tanya) "The Christian Idea, Volume 1" W. Brian Welter (Paul)