Book's I've Read

Carrie wanted me to write something about one of the book's I've read. But I can't remember which one she was talking about. So I thought I'd list out the ones I have read since starting this lifelong reading adventure.
We started with Don Quixote. I loved it. I enjoyed the humor. Thats what we need in life; a bit of the crazies to help us get through, and a loyal companion who quotes proverbs to keep us grounded.
Next, we read The Pilgrim's Progress. I enjoyed seeing the symbolisms that reflect true concepts of faith.
Gulliver's Travels was a book I loved to hate. I did not agree with his outlook on the human condition at all. No wonder all the children's versions stop at the little people! I wonder if the term Yahoo came from this book. The connotation has softened over the years. I do not regret reading this book. It is good to read books that show a different view to help you see where you stand on your values.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was hard to get through for some reason. I was disappointed that the couple at the end left the country. I would have liked them to have stayed and assisted in making America a better place.
Huckleberry Finn was so much fun to read. I felt like I was with him in all his adventures! When the book was over I was litterally sad to see it come to an end. I felt I had come to know and love that wiley boy. I actually missed him for a week or two after I finished the book. He had become a mental companion.
The Illiad was so redundant. I'm sure it's because it was a verbal poem, so they had to keep reminding the audiance what had previously happened in the story. However, what struck my funny bone was when the translator used the phrase helter skelter, pell mell. I laughed for 3 days over it and still do now. Here was this ancient document, up to this point all had been proper and grave, and the best the translator could do to describe the actions of the warriors was to say "the Greeks went helter skelter, pell mell into the fray." It was worth reading if only for that!
The Odyssey was a more filled out story in my opinion. I enjoyed reading about the rediculous and horrific experiences of Odysseus on his journey home from battle, the enduring faithfulness of his wife and the courage of his son.
King Richard the Third was a tragic story about one man's rise and fall as king. His greed led him to numerous murders and his pride brought his own destruction.
A Midsummer Night's Dream was absolutely hilarious! I thoroughly enjoyed the entertwining of deliriums which worked out in the end all right. I enjoyed the story of the actors within the story of the lovers. This play actually made me giggle audibly.