What classic work of literature is completely overrated?

None of them. If a work becomes a classic at all, it’s because it answers a question in the minds of enough of its readers. We may heartily dislike a classic, but that’s because it’s not for us…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [What classic work of literature is completely overrated?]( Alex Johnston, been reading literature since I was 12 • [Answered August 27, 2022]( [None of them. If a work becomes a classic at all, it’s because it answers a question in the minds of enough of its readers. We may heartily dislike a classic, but that’s bec... Read more » [Upvote] 1.8K [Comment] 124](   [How powerful is Percy Jackson?]( Soatiana Rajaonson, knows Spanish • [Answered January 31, 2020]( [He nearly “killed” a goddess, once, in Tartarus. So, according to the series, when a non-mortal and non-demigod being, like a monster or a Titan is killed, it is sent into ... Read more » [Upvote] 259 [Comment] 17](   [What is it about the bass guitar that makes it so unique and essential to rock and roll music?]( Asked in TURN IT UP!! • Answered by Alan Morrison • [November 5, 2022]( [Take a look at the history of the Doors, whose record company decided that five people in a band was too many. So Ray Manzarek tried to fill in with the bass end of his Fen... Read more » [Upvote] 483 [Comment] 102](   [What are some examples when designers touched hearts?]( José Alberto, Ing. Systems from University of Guadalajara • [Answered July 1]( [1 - A ramp that helps you get the bike up the stairs. 2 - This doormat reminds you of all the things that are important to take before leaving home. 3 - A mannequin that show... Read more » [Upvote] 538 [Comment] 14](   [Are Tesla cars luxury products?]( Steve Baker, Senior Software Engineer (2013-present) • [Answered December 19, 2021]( [There is no doubt that Model S and X cars are “luxury”. For the Model 3 and Y cars…I guess it’s in the eye of the beholder. I’ve owned nice BMW’s and I’d say the Model 3 that... Read more » [Upvote] 107 [Comment] 20](   [How many words should a novel be?]( Franklin Veaux, Published fiction and nonfiction author, compulsive writer • [Answered June 4]( [Ignore the ChatGPT answer; like so many ChatGPT answers, it will lead you astray. Technically, a book needs to be over 45,000 words to be considered a novel—but that is a ve... Read more » [Upvote] 231 [Comment] 23](   [What are the behaviors of a confident person?]( Matthew Cooper, Young Entrepreneur / Blogger • [Answered October 26, 2022]( [Appearing confident is one thing. Being confident is something else. True confidence never shouts. 1. They talk less around unintelligent conversations. Confident people neve... Read more » [Upvote] 573 [Comment] 13](   [How does gravity slow time?]( Viktor T. Toth, IT pro, part-time physicist • [Updated September 28, 2019]( [Here is how I prefer to explain this. Light, as you know, travels at a constant velocity. The energy of a ray of light depends on its frequency, not its velocity. But light, ... Read more » [Upvote] 2.5K](   [Was Kundavai really good?]( Larshikha Krishnan • [Answered October 6, 2022]( [Kundavai is celebrated as mentor to Rajaraja I. Her influence continued into the next generation as she helped rear Rajendra Chola. Uniquely for her era, where royal women ... Read more » [Upvote] 458 [Comment] 13](   [Is it true that Michael Jackson had alarms set along the corridor to his bedroom so that he could hear people coming (and theoretically stop whatever he was doing)?]( Lemonhead, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (1993-present) • [Updated April 7]( [(Not for Reproduction) Yes, Michael Jackson had alarms around his bedroom and a keypad lock that required a code. First, let's understand Michael Jackson's bedroom set-up. Mi... Read more » [Upvote] 1K [Comment] 46](   [Why do PCs gradually get slower with usage?]( Scott Staberg, Over twenty-five years help desk experience. • [Answered February 13, 2018]( [PC's would run great and blazingly fast if only a certain amount of programs that were given a green bill of health were loaded on immediately after the PC's were unboxed a... Read more » [Upvote] 907 [Comment] 134](   [What happens when you mix sugar and salt?]( Lucia Garcia, Worked at Hospitals • [Answered October 29, 2022]( [The main function of sugar is to provide energy or calories. About 70% of our body's energy is provided by sugar. We need salt to maintain normal bodily functions, and at th... Read more » [Upvote] 401 [Comment] 22]( [Read more in your feed]( Never miss a story. Designed for readers on the go.   [Download on the App Store]( it on Google Play](   Missing out on Quora emails? Be sure to add us to your primary inbox. This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please [unsubscribe](.