Our Story
Modernized Classics was founded with a simple mission: to make timeless literature accessible to everyone. We believe that the wisdom, beauty, and insights of classic works shouldn't be hidden behind archaic language and outdated references.
Our team of literary scholars, linguists, and digital content specialists work together to carefully update classic public-domain works into contemporary language while preserving their original essence, themes, and artistic value.
Our Process
Selection
We carefully select works based on literary merit, educational value, and cultural significance.
Modernization
Our linguists update the language while preserving the original meaning, themes, and artistic value.
Audio Versions
We use advanced AI text-to-speech technology to create clear, natural-sounding audio versions of each book.
Quality Check
Rigorous review ensures accuracy, readability, and faithfulness to the original work.
Our Values
Accessibility
We believe everyone should be able to enjoy and learn from classic literature, regardless of their background or language proficiency.
Respect
We honor the original authors' intentions and artistic vision while making their work more accessible to modern readers.
Education
We're committed to fostering a love of literature and lifelong learning through our modernized classics and educational resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
We select books based on several criteria: literary significance, educational value, cultural impact, and potential benefit from modernization. We focus on public domain works that are considered classics but may be difficult for contemporary readers to fully appreciate due to archaic language or outdated references.
Our service is completely free! All of our modernized classics are available at no cost in EPUB format, and you can access our entire library without any subscription fees. We believe in making classic literature accessible to everyone without financial barriers.
We strive to keep our translations as modern and accessible as possible, which means some small amounts of the original meaning might be lost or modified. Our primary goal is readability for contemporary audiences, so we update archaic language, clarify obscure references, and sometimes restructure sentences to make them more accessible. While we do our best to preserve the essence and themes of the original work, our focus is on creating a reading experience that feels natural to today's readers.
Our modernized classics are available in EPUB format (compatible with most e-readers), as well as online reading through our website. We also provide AI-generated audio versions in MP3 format for each book. All formats are designed to be accessible across devices.
Yes, absolutely! We encourage the use of our modernized classics for educational purposes. Teachers and students are welcome to use our materials for classroom activities, assignments, and learning initiatives. Since all our texts are based on public domain works and are freely available, you can incorporate them into your educational curriculum without restrictions.
Currently, we don't have a formal process for accepting book suggestions, as we're focusing on completing our initial catalog of classics. However, we're considering implementing a suggestion system in the future that would allow readers to vote on which public domain works they'd like to see modernized next. Stay tuned for updates on this feature!
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