Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don’t Float: Classic Lit Signs on to Facebook
Sarah Schmelling
Maidens Who Don’t Float is obviously a book intended for my generation of Literature (with a capital “L”) lovers. Schmelling takes some of our favorite characters and authors and gives them Facebook profiles. The status updates and applications are gut-wrenchingly funny. Observe:
From Frankenstein: “The Monster became a fan of Wedding Crashers”
For those that have not read Frankenstein that is HILARIOUS. Trust me.
Schmelling shows not only an amazing grasp of classic lit. (she covers Poe, Hemmingway, Fitzgerald, Dante, Faulkner, and the Bronte sisters, among others) but a wry and witty understanding of the effect of social media on society today. She deftly weaves the two disparaging formats into comedic gold. The only downside to this book is it requires a good chunk of prerequisite knowledge to fully enjoy every page of it. That being said, if you remember the novels you read in high school or can access sparknotes online, this is an enjoyable romp through the wonderful world of literature.
I leave you with my absolute favorite post:
“Hester Prynne received a Piece of Flair”
HILARIOUS!
You Should Read This.
