When it comes to books, many of us often pick new ones to read. However, is it so? Should new books be our preference when it comes to reading? Not really! While it’s worth celebrating the work of new authors, we shouldn’t forget about the old classics.
Not only do they have some amazing storylines and characters, but these books have consistently stood the test of time. That’s why they are still considered important for people of multiple generations.
While there are several reasons to read old books, here are a few that you must know as a bibliophile:
A blast from the past: When you read books that are old, it gives you a blast from the past on several levels. From values to customs to new perspectives, you get to embrace everything. Most importantly, it gives a sneak peek into the simplicity of the time when things were beyond technology.
You are able to live the life of the old time through the texts and your imagination, and that’s definitely something new. Reading old books gives you a comparative analysis of the thought process and living standards of different generations. In general, reading has the potential to change your perspectives and overall Iife where old books definitely play a critical role.
Re-explore the Modern Generations: Reading old books gives us an idea of the expectations that those eras had for us. It enlightens us about the customs of the past generation and how things are now.
There are biases that we wish were still not there in today’s generation, and many authors have covered them in their books. Possibly, if someone from the future generation reads it after some years, they may find it orthodox, outdated, or shocking. The response is quite obvious as we have the same perception of the customs and biases of old books. However, it does give us a chance to re-evaluate today’s generation and the fact that how far we have come.
Accessibility: Old books are easy to access and low on your budget. As most of the classics are in the public domain, you can get them for free on many online platforms like Google Books or LibroVox. If not, you can read it for a comparatively cheap cost online or visit a nearby library for the same.
These are some of the reasons why you should be adding up old classics to your bookshelves. If you don’t own an old book already, look for the genres that you commonly read and go ahead with the same.
Navkiran Dhaliwal is a seasoned content writer with 10+ years of experience. When she's not writing, she can be found cooking up a storm or spending time with her dog, Rain.
