Sarah Moss has revealed that she never quite connected with the classic novel Wuthering Heights, preferring its more straightforward counterpart, Jane Eyre. While both works are staples of English literature, Moss finds herself drawn to Brontë's more accessible and less problematic narrative.
The author attributes her affinity for Jane Eyre to a different reading experience as a teenager, one that centered on the societal expectations placed upon women in Victorian England. Moss has acknowledged that this perspective limited her appreciation for Wuthering Heights, which she now views through a more critical lens. The novel's portrayal of an abusive relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff is particularly striking to her.
Moss credits the literary work of Christina Sharpe with shifting her understanding of the world around her. However, when it comes to discovering new authors, Moss has expressed a preference for writers whose works were published decades after their initial publication, including Hungarian novelist Magda Szabo.
Currently, Moss is enjoying a diverse selection of contemporary literature, including essays by Kathleen Jamie and Gun-Britt Sundström. This eclectic approach to reading reflects her own personality as a "polyamorous reader," one who finds value in multiple perspectives and voices.
The author attributes her affinity for Jane Eyre to a different reading experience as a teenager, one that centered on the societal expectations placed upon women in Victorian England. Moss has acknowledged that this perspective limited her appreciation for Wuthering Heights, which she now views through a more critical lens. The novel's portrayal of an abusive relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff is particularly striking to her.
Moss credits the literary work of Christina Sharpe with shifting her understanding of the world around her. However, when it comes to discovering new authors, Moss has expressed a preference for writers whose works were published decades after their initial publication, including Hungarian novelist Magda Szabo.
Currently, Moss is enjoying a diverse selection of contemporary literature, including essays by Kathleen Jamie and Gun-Britt Sundström. This eclectic approach to reading reflects her own personality as a "polyamorous reader," one who finds value in multiple perspectives and voices.
. I mean, Wuthering Heights is way too dark and intense for me. Give me Jane Eyre any day - it's like the perfect escape from all that brooding and angst 
. And yeah, I can see how societal expectations would play a big role in shaping your reading experience as a teenager. It's all about perspective, right? 
Plus, Magda Szabo is a total new author for me - her work is so underrated! I need to get on that ASAP 
I'm not buying it... Sarah Moss just wants to fit in with the 'cool kids' by saying she's reevaluating Wuthering Heights. Newsflash: if you're going to trash a classic, own up to it! Instead of blaming the original author for being problematic, maybe she should've done some real research before speaking out. And what's with the sudden love for Magda Szabo? I mean, I guess it's good to be exposed to new authors, but this feels like a PR stunt to me 
. But at the same time, I think it's great that Moss has had time to revisit it with new eyes and appreciate its complexities.
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i mean sarah moss is cool and all but come on, jane eyre is literally the more iconic novel btw 
and i love that she's saying that her reading experiences as a teenager limited her appreciation for wuthering heights - that's so true 
i've had similar experiences with books where my initial reaction was different from how i feel about them after re-reading or thinking about it more
. Moss is totally giving me life with her take on Jane Eyre though! I love how she's all about that critical lens life 
The way Moss says she prefers writers whose works were published later is like, totally relatable... we've all been there, browsing through the shelves trying to keep up with the latest releases 
. I'm dead for this polyamorous reader vibe though, who knew reading could be so inclusive? 
. I think Moss is totally onto something with Jane Eyre though - that one's a total page-turner and the themes of female empowerment are really powerful 
. And I'm loving her mention of Magda Szabo, I've read some of her stuff and she's amazing! 
It's like, our minds can only process so much at a time, and sometimes that means we're more open to certain themes or ideas than others 
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