Overview - Broader Reading | Classic literature - Library Guides at Mentone Girls' Grammar School

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Explore the classic novel collection
The classic fiction collection is located in the Kerferd Library between the Reading Lounge and the eLearning area. Look for the books that have the gold classics fiction icon on the spine with the bust of a writer.
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Classics are works of literature that have stood the test of time, that are recognised as being of the highest quality, and that remain popular years after they were written. The classics includes many different types of genres but they are well written and tell a story that remains relevant today.
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Classics are works of literature that have stood the test of time, that are recognised as being of the highest quality, and that remain popular years after they were written.

Broader Reading | Classic literature: Keywords

Click on the terms to access a simple definition from Lexico, the online Oxford Dictionary.

Bildungsroman, Classic, Epic, Epistolary, Genre, Literature, Novella.

Broader Reading | Classic literature: Suggested reads

Your Kerferd Library has lots of classics you can borrow and read. Here are suggestions to get you started. See also the Classic Bookshelf on this guide for more suggestions and recommendations.

Pride and Prejudice - The book that inspired Netflix's Bridgerton and Bridgerton books such as The Duke and I. Pride and Prejudice is recognised as one of the great romance novels of all times.

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Use the following links to read more about this great classic love story.

Pride and Prejudice (Britannica High, n.d.)
"Pride and Prejudice, romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1813. A classic of English literature, written with incisive wit and superb character delineation, it centres on the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner."
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In text reference / citation:
Narrative citations: "Pride and Prejudice" (n.d.) Parenthetical citations: ("Pride and Prejudice", n.d.)
Reference list / Bibliography:
Pride and Prejudice. In Britannica High. hhttps://bt-libproxy.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au/levels/high/article/Pride-and-Prejudice/486244

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
ISBN: 9780007350773
Publication Date: 2010. First published in 1813.
'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Austen's best-loved tale of love, marriage and society in class-conscious Georgian England still delights modern readers today with its comedy and characters. It follows the feisty, quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet as her parents seek to ensure good marriages for her and her sisters in order to secure their future. The protagonists Darcy and Elizabeth learn much about themselves and those around them and Austen's expertly crafted comedy characters of Mrs Bennet and Mr Collins demonstrate her great artistry as a writer.
Pride and prejudice [Easy read edition] by Jane Austen
ISBN: 9780241375273
Publication Date: 2019
Mrs Bennet is seeking a husband for each of her five daughters in order to secure their future. But as the Bennet's soon discover, love is rarely straightforward and their world is turned upside down in this tale of love, marriage and society in Georgian England.
Pride and Prejudice [eBook] by Jane Austen
ISBN: 9781620117071
Publication Date: 2012
Mr and Mrs Bennet have five unmarried daughters. When the amiable Mr Bingly moves into the neighbourhood, Mrs Bennet therefore feels entirely sure that he is meant for one of her girls. Her eldest Miss Bennet captures his attention, but Mr Bingley's proud friend Mr Darcy does not approve the match and takes his friend away to London. Though not before losing his own heart to the second eldest, Lizzie. With an indolent father on one side and a nervous, ignorant mother on the other, the girls soon find themselves in the middle of a disaster which throws them back in with the two gentlemen. All parties must re-think their pride and the prejudice of first impressions.
Pride and Prejudice [audio book] by Jane Austen
Publication Date: 2010
Mrs Bennet is seeking a husband for each of her five daughters in order to secure their future. But as the Bennet's soon discover, love is rarely straightforward and their world is turned upside down in this tale of love, marriage and society in Georgian England.

Broader Reading | Classic literature - Overview: Video "What defines a classic novel?"

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Broader Reading | Classic literature - Overview: Video "Why did they make me read this in high school?"

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"Literary critics, writers, philosophers, bloggers--all have tried to tackle where and why and how an author may strike such lightning in a bottle that their works enter the pantheon of “Classical Literature”. Why this book is required reading in high school, why other books are lost to history." (PBS, 2018)

Source

When using this video don't forget to cite and reference your sources. For more information and help see the Kerferd Library referencing guide and / or CiteMaker.
In text reference / citation: Ellis (2018) or (Ellis, 2018)
Bibliography / Reference list: Ellis, L. (2018). Why Did They Make Me Read This in High School?, [eVideo]. PBS, Retrieved from https://youtu.be/OvdQ2XSGRxk

Broader Reading | Classic literature - Overview: Curriculum alignment

This Mentone Girls' Grammar School Libguide supports the following Australian and / or Victorian curriculum outcomes.

Literacy [Australian General Capability.1]
The knowledge and skills needed to access, understand, analyse and evaluate information, make meaning, express thoughts and emotions, present ideas and opinions, interact with others and participate in activities.
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The Australian General Capability is the national vocabulary identifying important general capabilities that schools should help students develop, in addition to content of particular learning areas. (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, n.d.)
Comprehending texts through listening, reading and viewing [Australian General Capability.11]
Using strategies for reading and viewing texts, including using applied topic knowledge, vocabulary and visual knowledge. Listening for information and to carry out tasks and participate in discussions. Using strategies for comprehending spoken, written, visual and multimodal texts, including retrieving literal information and making inferences.
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The Australian General Capability is the national vocabulary identifying important general capabilities that schools should help students develop, in addition to content of particular learning areas. (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, n.d.)