Having started reading again just about a year ago now, I started with rereads - Of Mice and Men and The Great Gatsby - and felt I really took more out of them than I expected. Then I jumped around trying to read different things, but feeling I'd taken a lot less. I think I fell into the trap of "having read" instead of "reading" and it discouraged me lately. Hadn't even known I'd dome that until now. With you saying so, I think I'll give them another reread to see what sticks out this time and jog that enthusiasm again. I might even try As I Lay Dying again. Thanks as always, Tristan.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Reading is a skill to keep developing. Like muscles, those skills slacken after a hiatus. Heavens knows I struggle after a too long break. Love Mice and Men and Great Gatsby. As I lay Dying is a read to wrestle with.
@barbarawright2380
6 ай бұрын
@@tristanandtheclassics6538 Last year I reread As I Lay Dying having read it first 40 years ago. "As I lay Dying is a read to wrestle with." It is, indeed! Many events and insights forced me to set aside the book and allow the story or character or dialogue to simmer, especially after the river crossing; it was two or three days before I could return to my book.
@dawnmorgart4038
5 ай бұрын
I feel like I won the reading lottery when I found you. It's like a wonderful liturature class!! You've taught me so much and inspired my reading choices.
@carolhansen4657
6 ай бұрын
In 1966, when I turned 12, I was allowed to check books out from the adult section of the library. My first selection was “The Time Is Noon” by Pearl S. Buck. The book shattered me. The protagonist, a young woman in the 1920s, lives through several tragic experiences - the loss of her family, an unfortunate marriage, the birth of a disabled baby. I felt a depression as if I had experienced those tragedies myself. Having eagerly read only titles appropriate for a pre-teen girl previously, I saw this book showing me what life might hold in store just 10 years hence. I never told anyone about my reaction to the book. I thought I might not be allowed to read an “adult” book again. Sixty years later, I still vividly remember that book and how I felt about it. There have been many memorable books since then, but that first one was life-changing.
@suel2333
6 ай бұрын
Pearl Buck is a brilliant author, and has so many insights about human nature that transcend time and culture. I didn’t know about this one. Sounds very interesting.
@mikem9309
5 ай бұрын
I think being well read requires a balance of opportunity and restriction. I chatted recently with my son who loves reading but thanks to Amazon can just get more and more of the thing he loves. In contrast I grew up reading the library books o could lay my hands on but after that having to make do with what I found in my parents’ library. I ended up reading across v broad subjects and styles and really stretching myself. With all the books of Amazon available to me I wouldn’t have bothered wrestling with Dickens or Dumas and would not have given JK Jerome or PG woodhouse a chance.
@Briardie
2 сағат бұрын
Sounds like my life story. Now a woman in the autumn in years, I am all alone. I think I have mental resilience to withstand all I have and still love this world and pleasures in simple things. I thank you for mentioning this read. I will have to take a look at it.
@Old_Scot
Жыл бұрын
Maybe it's an age thing, but I do despair of some of the videos on booktube talking about reading as much as possible, or buying as many books as possible. We are all prone to these things, but I hate seeing them elevated as an end in themselves. Reading is a private thing in many ways. This idea of competitive reading doesn't sit well with me.
@jmc8076
Жыл бұрын
Agree with this. For me reading is a very personal endeavor and pursuit. Whether for enjoyment or learning - can be one in same. Why does everything have to be for acceptance or competition?
@Yesica1993
Жыл бұрын
That's why channels like Tristan's are so valuable! I watch ridiculous amounts of Booktube. I find myself gravitating more and more to channels like his, which go deeper.
@nostradamus1162
10 ай бұрын
could be age but buying books without reading or wanting to read to have bragging rights for having read that specific book have always existed, i think. it has always been bizarre to me, an avid reader and customer of my local library 😅
@Old_Scot
10 ай бұрын
@@nostradamus1162 I used to go to the library every week with my dad, and I loved browsing and finding new books by favourite authors. However, I also loved buying books with my pocket money. Libraries in Edinburgh just annoy me now. Everything is so subdivided that it's impossible to guess where any given book might be. And I really object to separating childrens' books into age categories - the opposite of "inclusivity"- actually shaming children with a younger reading age. But, yes, buying entire series of books you don't know you will enjoy reading seems mad to me!!
@alanscheer2137
9 ай бұрын
I spend too much time on book tube instead of actually reading books. The idea of someone telling anyone how to be well-read is so subjective and silly. If I only read Barbara Cartland novels does that mean I’m not well read. The idea of being well-read is based on a university education which I have two of-this elitism takes the fun out of reading.breading what you enjoy-don’t listen to people telling you what you should read.
@sarahj87
11 ай бұрын
I’ve been a reader my whole life but until I started watching your channel I definitely cared more about quantity than quality. You make me excited to change my reading habits!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, Sarah. That means the world to me. So pleased to meet a fellow literary friend. 😀❤️
@mtnshelby7059
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, and I say that as a lifelong reader. Reading has helped me manage and weather many of life's storms as well as navigate through daily life. Even if we don’t speak as a well read person, we have a lifelong filter through which to process this crazy world we live in. Thank you for a fantastic video.
@ChuckCannon
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if its kind of obvious for people who studied literature more directly but the biggest thing that helped me connect the dots between things and stay engaged was working on my note taking skills and researching all the subtopics or references I don't know off the top of my head, or don't full understand, which will frequently lead you off into other rabbit holes. Also take advantage of modern teaching resources! The video referenced reading the origin of species, but knowledge has come a long way since then and going through more modern and advanced textbooks or research journals will expand your knowledge further and more efficiently, and have questions to test your knowledge against to boot. Lastly to go with your the point of watching documentaries, there are many free lectures or video essays here on youtube or other platforms that might directly address topics you are interested in and will open up insights you likely will never run into on your own.
@boscarinoma2305
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, Tristan. I’ve decided to use your formula to become “well read.” I have created my categories list and now I’m having fun researching books that might interest me within those categories. “ Chantel Reads All Day” presented her DIY Literature degree on her KZitem channel. I am using her suggestions to structure what books I read in the literature category that I chose. I like the way she breaks down literature based on a literature anthology she thrifted, so I will use some of her guidelines for my literature category. I am a recently retired woman in Connecticut in the US and I am thoroughly enjoying reading in my retirement and my reading is enriched by all these wonderful book tubers like you!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
11 ай бұрын
That's great to here. I hope your plans and reading give you infinite satisfaction 💛
@ralphjenkins1507
Жыл бұрын
I like to refer to Harold Bloom's The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, to help guide my selections.
@bourgeoise2
Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. In my opinion, one of your best videos to date. Bravo! You presented this topic extremely well and I have taken copious notes. After viewing the video at least 5 times, I spent several hours determining the categories that I want to endeavor to be well read in. I ended up with 4 specific categories, in addition to classic literature, to focus on. I had never actually considered exactly what areas I wanted to be more well-read in. For example, one category that I have an interest in is astronomy. However, after watching your video, I realized that I am actually interested in astrophysics which is more specific to what I am passionate about. The problem with this exercise is that I have now placed an order for about 20 new books covering my well-read categories and I cannot wait for them to arrive. It looks like becoming well-read is going to be an expensive endeavor. LOL! Thank you!
@RyanHReviews
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. For the longest time I have made the mistake of reading without reflecting on what I've read, so much of what I have read I have forgotten or only vaguely remember.
@Kimberton149
Жыл бұрын
So interesting to hear your thoughts, Tristan. As you touched on I think the key is to be curious and excited and *want* to learn more, rather than wanting to impress. What I love most about reading is not only the knowledge and insights you get, but also that it demonstrates other gaps ("I wonder what that referred to... I didn't really understand that bit... Was this a general opinion in this time and place, or is it specific to this author?") The more you read, the more endless the questions become and the more value you find in the next book, and the next and so on... I often end up on wikipedia after finishing a book to learn more about the author and their influences - I love the idea of watching documentaries too :)
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Great comment! The awesome grandeur of realising how many wonders await our discovery 😀
@chickpeapasta
9 ай бұрын
The first time I tried to read Pride and Prejudice, I couldn’t pick up on how they were speaking to each other. I didn’t get the sarcasm and wit until after I watched documentaries on Jane Austen’s life and life in the Regency era. I also watched a recreation of what the ballroom scenes were thought to have looked like and doing all that prepped me for reading P&P the second time. The second time, I really appreciated and understood the novel far better.
@purplesprigs
Жыл бұрын
As an undergrad (1986-1990), I lived in the library. As a study break, I would read old car magazines (Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track, Automobile) which were bound by year in the "stacks." By graduation, I had read every word of every issue. I took great pride in it. Was I well read?
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
I would say yes, for certain. The depth of that amount of knowledge, concentrated in a topic like that, which will also be filled with repetitions and nuance, must have left you with a very extensive understanding of cars. It certainly would satisfy the first definition of well read. I never mentioned topic specific magazines and almanacs in my video, and your comments makes me wish I did. Magazines often condense a lot of knowledge by distilling principles, or by placing a focus on smaller details that larger works often gloss over. As a final thought, I want to say that I am not someone that judges what a person chooses to read. If someone gains real joy and satisfaction from reading endless murder mystery (for example), then I would tell that person to carry on without a care what others think. The purpose of this video was to speak to the topic of Well Read in the more classical sense, the sense that most are thinking of when using the phrase well read. I really appreciate this question and will make a video based upon it. It's such a valuable topic.😀👍❤️
@Michajeru
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a bloody good video. You have put together a lot of excellent thoughts here.
@radiantchristina
Жыл бұрын
Oh, how I adore these Professor Tristan videos :) . These are excellent tips as always. I'm typing this comment as I watch , so forgive me if it is a bit disjointed... Patience is key. I have noticed that every single time I've found myself in a reading slump, it has been during periods where my patience is limited. During reading slumps I also struggle to watch full videos on KZitem. I need to slow myself down in all aspects of life to get the most out of my reading. I am broadly read for sure. In any given month, I could be reading classics, poetry, thrillers and mysteries, historical fiction , and nonfiction on all sorts of topics . I am such a mood reader that if i did not read broadly, I probably wouldn't be able to read as much as I do. "read for appreciation and understanding " not to say you have read - this one hit me hard. Sometimes, when I look at my unread shelf, I find myself reading through books too quickly to get to the next one. Think over what you read - again, if i rush through a book I remember very little about it afterwards. I really like your idea of going for a walk after reading to think about what you've read. I am going to start implementing this with my morning reading time (not my bedtime reading of course , unless i sleep walk lol) Reread - I don't reread often , but I have made a point to do more of it in the last few years. Middlemarch is a book i hated in my 20s then re read in my late 30s and loved. I have re read it every 5 years or so since then . I'm now in my 50s and my love for it continues to grow. Creating a stack of books to reread is a great suggestion. I have recently done something similar to this. I have one shelf on one of my bookshelves that is dedicated to books I want to re read. Associated books - I do this a lot with non fiction. Sometimes, I will do this with fiction. One example is I recently re read Anna Karenina and re read The Elegance of The Hedgehog at the same time. These are two of my favorite books and are connected to each other. It enhanced my reading experience Watch documentaries - I love doing this with topics I'm interested in. I like to incorporate documentaries , as well as adaptations of fiction, along with my reading. Share what you've read with others - this one is tough for me . None of my friends are readers. My husband only reads mysteries and is not interested in me discussing the types of books I read. This is where I lean on KZitem and online bookish friends. :) Great video, Tristan! For me, being well read all starts with slowing myself down then taking it from there. I will definitely be incorporating your tips more regularly.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
So pleased that you enjoyed it, Christina. Also, I appreciate you encouragement. What you did in this comment was a case study in deepening our understanding. Rephrase or summarise in a way that relates directly to ourselves. Bravo!
@radiantchristina
Жыл бұрын
@@tristanandtheclassics6538 update - I have moved my daily walk to occur shortly after my morning reading session so that I can take the 30 minutes to reflect on what I've read. I've only been doing this for 2 days now and already I've noticed a difference in my reading experience. I'm currently reading "Stepping Heavenward" by Elizabeth Prentiss , in the mornings, and reflecting on that while I walk has deepened my love for the book.
@carajames4032
6 ай бұрын
You are the educator a needed when I was younger, which is stupid to say really as I’m pretty sure I am much older than you, but I hope you understand my appreciation of you. 😃
@shabirmagami146
2 ай бұрын
such a treasure!!! .....thank you so much 💌... I am currently reading Harold Bloom's Possessed by Memory and for me Bloom is the example of 'well read'....the insights that he has elevate the reader....
@jenniferkate7167
11 ай бұрын
I'm a new subscriber and am appreciating your videos so much! You deserve a lot more followers for the excellent content you put out. Thanks Tristan.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so muc, Jennifer, that's really kind of you ❤️
@lynn8062
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, amazing, amazing! Thank you once again for another thoroughly enjoyable video.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
And thank you Lynn for your positivity and support.
@stephenwilkes1385
Жыл бұрын
There is so much here to think about, so many suggestions , that i look forward to watching this video several more times. And to makes notes!
@samguentherillustration
8 ай бұрын
I watched this and took notes, its a lot to chew on. Thank you for your frank honesty, I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos! This is like the classic literature courses I never got to experience in college.
@SolPainter
8 ай бұрын
This is so well done. I just came across your channel a day ago and I’m loving every minute of it. You have inspired me to be more thoughtful in my reading and more consistent as well. Thank you for what you do!!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sch a positive and encouraging comment. I hope that you find a gold bar buried in your back garden. 😀❤️
@autumnscott568
11 ай бұрын
This video was awesome! I almost skipped it as I have been reading in this manner since a teenager but glad I did! It was so encouraging to see what I’ve been doing is apart of being well read!
@rickcroucher
Жыл бұрын
Always uplifting talks. Thank you
@patriciatolliver4057
Жыл бұрын
Patty- I love the topic of this video.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patty
@bradchristy5002
12 күн бұрын
Nicely done, quite well reasoned. Most helpful and certainly thought provoking. Thank you for your excellent work - it is a fantastic gift you possess and I sincerely appreciate your sharing your skill with us. Most helpful, indeed.
@jeffburridge4241
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. These are all great and achievable steps you've shared; the context provided really hit home for me as well.
@sketchyloop951
8 ай бұрын
You're accent is very elegant and precise. A true british one.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ladyfox6705
7 ай бұрын
New subscriber here, and thank you for this video discussion, which is the most insightful look into the meaning of well-read. This was truly fascinating and helpful! I've been a reader my whole life (51 atm) and I need to get back into reading more non-fiction and revising my knowledge on my favourite subjects - archaeology, ancient history, art history and physical anthropology📚 We do live in an age of 'fast fashion reading' sadly, and so many booktubers and booktok and the like all promoting far too much mass consumerism and shallowness 😞
@given2501
5 ай бұрын
It took me a year to read Anna Karenina (I completed about 40 books alongside it) but I didn't rush through that book. I would absorb the ideas of Levin, finding them interesting, sometimes boring but never ever did I try to rush through that book and that is now the book I remember the most and sometimes quote. Did the same with my all time favourite, No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai and I felt like I was living the life of the character himself. Your advice is really helpful for new readers. Keep it up man.
@annettep28
Жыл бұрын
Loved it! It fits nicely with your advice about slow reading.
@pinabaker8339
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant video and such helpful tips 👍
@barbarahvilivitzky7514
8 ай бұрын
Excellent ideas, thanks. I’m starting with Middlemarch and need to get a sense of place to help me appreciate the story better. Watching some virtual tours and documentaries is a great idea. Thanks for all you do. Tristan, your videos are some of the best out there…real information we can use straight away. God bless.
@yvonnehayton6753
6 ай бұрын
I found Middlemarch heavy going. I would never read it again. Much prefer The Mill on the Floss. Love that book!
@DaraDione
10 ай бұрын
This was a lovely affirmation of my own approach to reading. Thank you!
@Laele267
9 ай бұрын
I love your view on this. Thank you for all these tips. ❤
@tristanandtheclassics6538
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video 😀
@maryschacher9444
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been feeling that my reading was to broad and all over the place. This will help me to sort of organize my reading.
@MsSusieHomemaker
2 ай бұрын
Retelling to others = narration (aka a Charlotte Mason homeschool technique). Great video, thank you!
@John-l5c3l
9 ай бұрын
The book that made me a reader was Slaughter House Five. The latest book that I got kick out of is Gullivers Travels it's incredibility modern for being published in 1625. If you think you know this book, you don't.
@therealjetlag
5 ай бұрын
1726, wasn’t it?
@jackiesliterarycorner
Жыл бұрын
I often think about television shows and movies, remembering them often, and I try to use those techniques with my reading.
@220volt74
5 ай бұрын
Re-reading is such an important concept for getting mental clarity and avoiding information overload.Neichze's once said, "Noise murders thought." So learning to say no to novelty is of utmost importance. To limit new information as much as possible, and concentrate on depleting the info already obtained: finish unread books, re-read favorite books, re-watch favorite movies, and re-listen great podcasts, over and over. The guiding principle is that it will sharpen your existing abilities and allow you to live more fully. Neichze once said that most of his readings come to from only 8 authors. Nietzsche's 4 principles are: 1. Slow down the acquisition of information. Read more slowly, watch and listen more carefully. 2. Ruminate on existing information. Let the information sink in deep. Digest it. Focus on it. Turn it into permanent wisdom in your mind. Constantly moving to something novel may prevent that. 3. Stop new information completely at certain times in order to create space for your own thoughts. 4. Forget certain information. Don't let it build up around you like garbage.
@folksurvival
5 ай бұрын
Well said.
@darma8030
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your marvelous mind! Finding myself an avid reader in retirement and so interested in great works. I appreciate your helpful guidance. As a side note, perhaps you can help KZitemrs the world over by defining how many other ways someone can say “Without further adieu…” 🤔
@P.EnglishLiterature
Жыл бұрын
So true.
@jamesgraham6263
8 ай бұрын
Lampedusa - The Leopard - superb novel -- interesting channel.
@TaylaAkshita
Жыл бұрын
so great! I have been a big fan of this channel
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tayla, that's so kind of you.
@gaze505
6 ай бұрын
Tristan, sometimes I begin to read a book and don’t like it. Then I don’t read it. I choose something else. Your opinion matters. You are my bookish friend!
@tommonk7651
Жыл бұрын
Tristan, great video! I cannot tell you how much better the sound is with the mic....
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Pleased you enjoyed it, Tom. I'll keep using the mic.
@tommonk7651
Жыл бұрын
@@tristanandtheclassics6538 I appreciate the response, Tristan. BTW, you mentioned discussing readings with other people. I'm in an area where I am not in any book clubs; most of the folks I know don't sit around and discuss classic literature. Do you know a way that your viewers might interact?
@hamorhage
7 ай бұрын
Great video Tristan, this was very inspiring and helps me to pick the next books I want to read :)
@eniigma2943
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to take the documentaries tip with a grain of salt. Although for genres like History and largely non-fictional texts this makes lots of sense, the intention starts to dwindle down slightly when it comes to literature (at least in my own opinion). When you see a movie adaptation of a book before or after you've read it, you should always keep it as it's own work of art. One of my least favourite things about film adaptations is that it ocassionally ends up altering your initial views about a book. I'm worried of posting this comment in the case that what you were referring to by "documentaries" had absolutely nothing to do with film adaptations, but i'm going to post it anyway. Besides from that, however, the video was incredibly well made, sharing some very good advice on the subject. I am genuinely saving this to my "favourite videos on KZitem" playlist Lol. Thank you so much!
@susprime7018
Жыл бұрын
Good and enjoyable Tristan, I enjoy reading history (undergrad major) especially France and Nappy. Chemistry, oh no!
@unclejofromthelo
6 ай бұрын
Sir, thank you. I have watched 3 of your videos thus far - your lesson on iambic pentameter - lesson on how to read deeply - how to be well read They have all been deeply enjoyable and rewarding. I wonder if you have an lessons on how to speak more eloquently. I have trouble expressing and articulating my thoughts verbally. I notified I don’t have this same trouble when writing though. Any suggestions?
@janeylfoster6197
Жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic video, thank you so much. So helpful. 😊
@sofianrosu
5 ай бұрын
I re-read Tristram Shandy....a masterpiece...
@reginasemenenko148
Жыл бұрын
Will you do some reviews of gothic literature in october?
@ashakuldip1657
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@goodlookinouthomie1757
10 ай бұрын
The heatwave last year caught me off guard and, after a day on the beach, I was well red.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
10 ай бұрын
Best comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@robrobbins
3 ай бұрын
I have read 3,440 books. I have read mostly plays but that can limit your understanding. Plays are written for the general public (an audience) and cannot be too esoteric. To better understand spirituality I read more comparative religion and some depth psychology. Evolutionary Psychology has really revolutionized my understanding of human nature because the humanities have never grasped the full implications of the theory of evolution. We cannot rise above human nature or evolve in any literal sense.
@marshamiddleton5910
Жыл бұрын
So, so good!
@John-l5c3l
9 ай бұрын
I jump around. Some books lead me to other books even some book introductions can lead to other books.
@ericgeneric135
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eric. Pleased you thought so.
@shannigans4981
Жыл бұрын
Tristan, thank you for another amazing video. One of my associated topics is women's studies. Do you have any recommendations regarding this topic?
@pfed04
11 ай бұрын
I read primarily for entertainment, so I might be having a knee jerk reaction to this topic. I think I might be well read, but I also read a lot of book and a lot of popular fiction. Who remembers every word they've read? I cannot say that even from material related to my profession. It sounds like you have a big preference for non fiction and find that superior. I do like non fiction and try to read at least one a month, but I won't be having scholarly discussion no matter how many books I've read in say mountaineering, that is something I'll never do but do like to read about. Nor about the cultural impact of food and flavor, these are just some examples, but I guess that the fact that I read romance, of the naked chest variety, outweighed's everything else for some people.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
11 ай бұрын
You express yourself excellently. I favour fiction over nonfiction, most specifically the Classics. Nonfiction plays a significant role in the well-read aspect, in my opinion. That isn't just any nonfiction but nonfiction that enhances one's grasp of a favoured topic. So, whole, i place a greater amount of importance on reading the Classics of fiction, I do try to read essays and criticism of the works, too. I find it helps me to find the subtle tastes that others have discovered and related that I otherwise would be unaware of. I should address this more precisely than I did in the video. I agree with what you say.😃
@Oscar23Studios
Ай бұрын
what do i do if i play this video near a sentient book? i dont wanna be frozen
@erikareading
11 ай бұрын
I really liked your video but I find a lot of the commenters here a bit judgemental. People are allowed to read and have fun talking about books with other people online AS well as read for the type of knowledge presented here. It doesn't have to be either/or. We don't have to call people having fun like this "competitive" as if they are just doing it for attention just because its not the way we like to do things. Actually I don't find those people competitive at all. They just read fast and love the genres they are into. They might read more than me but that's fine. Let them live their life and I'll live mine.
@johnjabez6300
Жыл бұрын
Can u make a guide-to or something like that on any topic that u r well read in sir
@bad-girlbex3791
11 ай бұрын
What does one have to do to become well read? Well...read!
@BabyPuma124
6 ай бұрын
Talk about reading just to put a notch on my belt and getting NOTHING from it, that's Moby Dick for me. "I finished it!!" But oh how I ended up despising the book and the time I wasted on it.
@eleonoralydia8884
8 ай бұрын
A great question I like to ask myself while reading is why did the villain become so bad? No one is born bad. Usually, something really ugly has to happen for a person to lose themselves.
@Wanderousreader
7 ай бұрын
Some people are born psychopaths.
@eleonoralydia8884
7 ай бұрын
@@Wanderousreader psychopathy is a condition that can be treated, it has nothing to do with this
@Wanderousreader
7 ай бұрын
@@eleonoralydia8884 unfortunately psychopathy isn’t treatable as of yet. That’s why psychopaths that commit crimes are sent to prisons and not mental institutions (unless they have other mental conditions in addition to psychopathy).
@ziloj-perezivat
Жыл бұрын
i'm not sure that i agree with the premise of this video. i think that opening a book, looking at the words and comprehend them is well enough.
@Yesica1993
Жыл бұрын
You are free to do as you please. Others want to go deeper.
@ziloj-perezivat
Жыл бұрын
there is no deeper. comprehension covers the topic of the book. @@Yesica1993
@theodosiasnudpuckle7372
10 ай бұрын
I disagree with you, A person can learn a lot from winnie the pooh. I think everyone needs a thinking place. Everyone needs a good friend even if they're totally crazy and bouncy. Think about reading one of the pooh again.
@dwaynewojtysiak2815
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but it's curiosity not patience. Patience plays not part in what pleasures you it's when you do what you dislike that requires patience so I'm not sure your realy helping anyone but carry on my wayward son.
@reggieswilliams
5 ай бұрын
Whats wrong with Harry Potter
@Cantbuyathrill
Жыл бұрын
Im very well read, When I lie people pick up on it right away by seeing it all over my face.
@Malika-zi2uv
Жыл бұрын
Hehe
@drhyshek
4 ай бұрын
I just wanna know how to be brown bread. Lol
@DianeStrickland1
5 ай бұрын
Can you finish this video? 🤣
@freezo244
Жыл бұрын
You lost my willingness to listen to the end due to your emphasis on nonfiction while passing over the likes of Homer, Milton, Cervantes, Shakespeare…
@Yesica1993
Жыл бұрын
If you had watched the full video, you'd know he talked about both nonfiction and fiction.
@pattir6628
Жыл бұрын
I'm reading Paradise Lost for the first time right now. It was so difficult to understand in the beginning, but I'm starting to get a feel for the rhythm and meaning and pace of it. I feel like I'm getting maybe 20 percent of it. I'm not frustrated by that though. I think a reread of it will really bring more of it to light. I can see that this is a book to read more than once, more than twice, maybe several times in a lifetime. To me that's exciting!
@jamiebbooks
11 ай бұрын
I love the Internet for augmenting my reading. I am reading a history book on the Roman world, so I pulled up ancient Roman music on Spotify, and earlier when I was reading another book on this region I watched a few Lost Civilizations Podcast documentaries and other films that brought some of the places mentioned in that book to life in a way books just can't. When I was reading a lot of WW1 books I mixed in nonfiction and fiction, and also watched films online, listened to music from that era, and browsed art from that era. I can't do that much immersion for literally everything I read without adding extra hours to my days (a superpower I might want afterall) but when I can it is a much more satisfying reading experience.
@Ygnez
Жыл бұрын
Re-reading is huge for me. I get so much more out of the story after I read more other stuff. For example I started reading Shakespeare recently, now I’m rereading other books and I see soooo many references. It offers a new understanding!
@nostradamus1162
10 ай бұрын
i often like to read an author's favorite book and then re-read their work because often you can see a lot of influence there and i think thats so cool
@fmt0htm
7 ай бұрын
as an English learner I blouse the story and check out unknown words for the first run, and go into tasting every single sentence for the second run. It really works to me :)
@dianesellepedrosa1876
Жыл бұрын
Charolette Mason was a educator in the UK during the late 1800 early 1900’s that taught “living” books for children that brought wonder to the child’s mind. And short lessons, being outdoors everyday. When we start wanting to be well-read later on in life we can have the similar mindset. “Non-twaddle” but “living book” reading, think about the reading and always get outdoors if possible…🍂
@mitzireadsandwrites
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Tristan, for this video! I paused and pulled out pen and paper- so helpful. I appreciate how you also included watching documentaries. I find documentaries can be a great overview of a topic and can also spark curiosity for diving deeper. I'm not ashamed to admit that as a former third grade teacher, I start with documentaries and middle grade level books. If I'm still interested, then I'll continue with more detailed accounts. I also made a note about the importance of rereading. I'm rereading Lord of the Flies for the third time and I'm amazed at how much more I'm seeing leap from the page. It's such a short little book, but wow, it packs a punch. I've been reading two Charles Dickens a year and I think I'm going to reread one a year once I've read them all. There's so much there! Again, thanks, Tristan! This was great!
@kimbaoverby8728
8 ай бұрын
I really love your videos!!!! Thank you for putting so much effort into each one and sharing your knowledge and insights. Appreciate it greatly!
@thaneknight
7 ай бұрын
in each category of books there are core books. For example in philosophy: Plato, Aristotle ... Science/mathematics you have Euclid Newton, Darwin. I think it's more important to read significant works, than an extensive list.
@andreahomer9434
6 ай бұрын
This is a brilliant video. Thank you. I'm probably doing it wrong, but I tend to make connections across a subject in different 'formats' as it were. Across different media. For example, I went to an exhibition of the art of William Morris and the art of Andy Warhol. I was most interested in the Grail tapestries of William Morris. The imagery of Sir Percival inspired me to read the Wolfram von Eschenbach Parzival poem which prompted me to watch the Wagner opera Parsifal. It just broadened my horizons from that one encounter in an art gallery. By seeing one opera, I then watched another, Andrea Chenier, which prompted me to read about the French Revolution which then promoted me to read about the Russian Revolution. The combination of these different media helped reinforce my reading and gave it a far greater depth.
@murphbee
Ай бұрын
I totally understand. Finding those threads that run through a variety of media is a glorious gift. All the hidden treasures are amazing. Enjoy the serendipity!
@madeleinerodman6366
Жыл бұрын
Interesting topic. I found it difficult to choose "only" 3-4 categories. I´m a naturally curious and inquisitive person and I love to read and learn. I also annotate a lot when I read and write in the margins. That´s also a good way to process what you´ve read. And if you find it difficult to talk to people about what you´ve read you can always write about it afterwards. Just a few more tips to process and remember.
@Bloominjules
11 ай бұрын
This is a great video! You mentioned documentaries, and I wanted to share that I get a lot out of KZitem lectures by the author of the book Im going to read. Watching Andrew Roberts give a talk on The Storm of War, for example, is a great intro to the book, and one can learn a lot from an erudite mind speaking more conversationally. Then I have to remember to get off KZitem and go read the book! 😊 Thanks for the video.
@charliecho5392
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to add my two cents in this. Confucius, though more of a philosopher than at all a religious person, taught his students about reading as if it was a religious activity. To him, it was almost a holy ritual to 'read' or 'write'. I always brushed through this when I was a child, but as I read more and more, and having been not so fond of Confucius because of his irreligiousness, I found that his idea of reading to be a 'wholesome' or 'holy' activity to be very correct. Because to Him, in cultivating ritual, culture, and righteousness, the study of arts, words, and symbols were the basis. So reading was the basis for true social harmony and good manners in society. Looking at 'reading' in this context, I got a whole definition of what it meant to be 'truly well read' and it helped me a lot. By the way, I loved this video from you. Continue making these!
@greyowlaudio
Жыл бұрын
I like your point on reading for the sake of appreciating the story instead of just for bragging rights. I don't use Goodreads but I've heard there's a feature where you're supposed to track the pages or books you've read. On social media I see people complaining that they haven't met their reading goal, or gloating about surpassing it. It's such a dumb concept to me, but at the same time it's also so in character for Silicon Valley to want to try gamifying the reading process lol
@Kimberton149
Жыл бұрын
The endless stats involved in a lot of online reading culture is baffling. One of the readalongs I'm part of are currently discussing whether it's ok to log each book individually, or whether they should wait till the end and log the single full volume. Madness! Don't get me started on people listening to audiobooks at 2x speed to cram more in for their reading goals!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment. Appreciation is the critical component for happiness and contentment. Appreciate the grandeur of the great and the beauty of the simple. Knowledge has become the god instead of what it really is, the incense.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Love this. 😀
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Love this
@juliae.8237
Жыл бұрын
@@tristanandtheclassics6538 beautifully said.
@gommine
3 ай бұрын
I'm working my way through this playlist (brilliant course, thank you!). I've been a bookworm since I came out of the womb but I have had periods of reader's block, periods of getting stuck with one difficult book for months (Moby Dick; Gravity's Rainbow, The Brothers Kharamazov - the latter, twice. I'm a recidive). I find your approach very honest and refreshing - more qualilty than quantity. I have been guilty in the past of counting the number of books I've read (damn you, Goodreads) and wanting to burn through a few more. These days I set a very low target (like 10 or 15) and then increase it as I go a long. It's a good motivator but without the strain of hitting an unrealistic target.
@chrisamiejohnson3362
7 ай бұрын
I had a literature teacher in college that would get invited to parties because he was well read and interesting. He would usually know very few of the guests but he was able to bring them all together. Mike Voss was an incredible teacher!
@V.artika.18
8 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Tristan for sharing such amazing tips and motivating not just to read, but read well. ❤
@Briardie
2 сағат бұрын
All my life I have used my time while walking my dogs in the country, to go over what I have recently read. It just comes naturally to me. Oh the arguments I have had in my mind sometimes, while wandering along the pathways. Wuthering Heights kept me going for days on end! I must look like a mad woman at times though. Hopefully only the dogs and the crows in the trees have observed this 😂.
@BrigitteDeRoover-mr9ow
15 сағат бұрын
Excellent video! While some things you’ve said are obviously common sense, other things really sparked my desire for (re)reading my history books, my philosophy books, etc. It all makes sense. I noticed that I take forever reading new novels but when I am reading a classic novel or my history books I am way more motivated to keep reading and not watch tv. I have trouble connecting with contemporary stories and the obvious reason is I think that I learn less from them than my history/philosophy/classic novels. The “but everyone is reading this book!” seems not to work for me. Again, thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them.😊👍
@SevenUnwokenDreams
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is incredibly valuable to me, and I look forward to your upcoming videos.
@glennrussell575
6 ай бұрын
Excellent, Tristan! All great points. Regarding sharing your reflections on what you've read, of course, one effective method: write about the books you've read. I speak from experience having posted over 1,400 book reviews online - mostly on philosophy, literature, and the arts. BTW - I'm a slow reader, taking your tip to think about the book (frequently a novel) while walking and relaxing.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
6 ай бұрын
Writing is possibly the greatest way to think clearly. You must be very perceptive after writing 1400 reviews!
@stephbreizh
7 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the new microphone. It's made a huge difference in the quality of your videos.
@Vesnicie
Жыл бұрын
Hey now, don't shade Pooh Bear!
@yvonnehayton6753
6 ай бұрын
There's a lot to learn from A.A. Milne.
@davidmccalip5759
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tristan! I hope all is well with you. I really enjoyed your video! I look forward to your other videos. One video I would like to see you do is something I believe you started about a year ago and that was something about the history of the English language or something of that nature. You indicated at the end of that video that there would be a part two. Do you plan on continuing that series? Anyway, I look forward to you next video and keep of the good work. Have a great day!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Yes I must get to that. Thanks for the reminder, David.
@sarahannsmith3129
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I would love to see that!
@DramaPixie-wt8hm
8 ай бұрын
@@sarahannsmith3129 Me too!
@patriciatolliver4057
Жыл бұрын
Patty-I find that every time I reread a book, I love that book more. I get so much more out of it. I look forward to your future videos.
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
Rereading is the not so secret great joy of literature. Yet so many people don't do it.
@davidatkinson-lifematters4826
Жыл бұрын
Re-watching this video might have the same effect. 😉 On a serious note, I agree with the impact of re-reading.
@patriciatolliver4057
Жыл бұрын
@tristanandtheclassics6538 Patty- I've had this conversation with many people regarding reading or rewatching a movie is a waste of time because they've read the book once or have watched the movie once so why repeat the action? Too understand it better, maybe? I guess it's a personal choice, I opt for learning more. 👍🏽
@maryfilippou6667
Жыл бұрын
Thank you once again for all ghe tbought and experience you' ve put into these tips!
@tristanandtheclassics6538
Жыл бұрын
And thank you, Mary, for your continued support and encouragement 🙏
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