Classic books

Summaries for classic books I’ve totally read and completely understand

Written by: Natasha Tar As an English major, I’ve definitely read tons of “literary classics,” also known as “shitty old books written by racist dead guys.” Since you’ll all be forced to read them one day, or pretend you’ve read them to look competent, I’ve compiled a nifty list of summaries for all the big ones. You’re welcome. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger A really angsty kid stomps around New York for three days and then gets pneumonia. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens A long-distance relationship in England between a woman with a…

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