Episode Details

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera we tackle a common question: should students read abridged classics? Are they helpful, or do they take away from the original work? From children’s retellings to difficult texts, we explore when abridged books can serve a purpose and when they should be set aside. The answer isn’t simple, but one principle remains: the original always matters.

What We're Reading from This Episode:
"Momo" Michael Ende (Martin)
"The Black Wolf" Louise Penny (Tanya)
"He Leadeth Me" Walter Ciszek (Tanya)
"The Christian Idea, Volume 1" W. Brian Welter (Paul)