subject: Enjoying Great Classic Books In The Modern Age [print this page] Technology has changed the way we communicate, educate and entertain ourselves. Devices such as mobile phones and tablets allow us to have libraries of songs, books and games at our fingertips at all times. While there are benefits to this convenience, the feeling of holding and reading a great classic book is irreplaceable. If you love reading, you probably have memories of reading great classic books in hardcover editions that contained a certain smell and feel. While books are still popular, e-readers with digital books are gradually replacing the classic books that we know and love. While technology has certainly made it easier for people to read, it has taken away many of the enjoyable aspects of reading traditional, physical books.
Many people are introduced to reading with children's classic books. Titles like Peter Pan, The Secret Garden and The Little Prince have been cherished by children and their parents for decades, and many of these books have been passed from generation to generation in their physical form. If you had a typical childhood, it is likely that you experienced some of the most beloved books. When a book is loved, it shows signs of wear that readers around the world recognize not as damage, but evidence that a book has been read many times. Your favorite children's classic books may not have been in perfect condition, but they were unique and distinctive. Moreover, the books you loved as a child were yours to keep and retain until you could give them to your own children.
Whether you enjoy the conveniences of digital reading or not, it may sadden you to know that the traditional, physical books that you have loved throughout your life are now being replaced by versions that exist in the form of computer data. Many people believe that part of the joy that comes from reading great classic books lies in the physical nature of traditional volumes with pages and bindings. Reading a classic title like Moby Dick, for example, is just not as intense or rewarding when it is done on a mobile phone. Thankfully, some companies have realized that there is a market niche for those who want the option of reading some of their favorite books in physical form.
