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10 months agoI have an English degree and have read enough “serious” literature for a lifetime. Some of it was difficult and frankly quite boring.
Nowadays I’m all about whatever’s entertaining, escapist, or feeds my soul. And I don’t have to write any papers now!
Also, “quality” literature is subjective with time. Edgar Allen Poe was considered a trashy hack back in his day. I firmly believe that 200 years from now (if the planet and humanity still exists), Stephen King’s works will be respected as serious literature and American canon.
As an aside, it’s bewildering and absurd that Ulysses is being banned in school libraries in the US due to sexual content.
If some kid is reading and understanding James Joyce, just give them a pizza party and a full scholarship.