Loreto Library: Classics Collection

Before ‘Dystopian’ was a genre, these authors were considering how the world might look in the future; what technologies we would have, how we would behave, what we might discover...

Engaging short film on the life and work of C.J. Dennis (8 min.):

Have a chat to Library staff if you are interested in listening to an audiobook or reading on a digital device. Some alternative format titles can be found in the Library catalogue, but often it is best to browse Wheelers ePlatform directly.  Library staff can point you in the right direction, depending upon what you're looking for. 

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Classic stories are those that have been generally agreed on that they meet common high standards for quality, longevity, influence and appeal.

Also associated with Romantic literature and the Horror genre. With its mysterious heroes, innocent maidens and dark locations, Gothic Fiction likes to send a chill up a reader’s spine, and make them feel strong emotions.

Vincent: a short film by Tim Burton inspired by the tales of Edgar Allan Poe (7 mins).

Mythology, folklore, fairy stories and legends that continue to inspire modern story-writing.

Stories of adventures into the unknown.

The classics that immerse you in another time period, exploring the customs, traditions, joys and hardships that people experienced. Most of these stories have been adapted as films. 

Movie trailer: 

The ‘King and Queen’ of classical crime stories: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dame Agatha Christie. Find stories of the famous sleuths – Sherlock Holmes, Hercules Poirot and Miss Marple – in the Suspense genre.

Many of the classics have also been made into movies: try a quick search on IMDb. For another great introduction to some of the classics, try these web series adaptations: