# They Abridged THAT Classic Book?

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Podcast: [Classical Et Cetera](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classical-et-cetera-1376583)
Published: 2026-04-01T17:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera we tackle a common question: should students read abridged classics? Are they helpful, or do they take away from the original work? From children’s retellings to difficult texts, we explore when abridged books can serve a purpose and when they should be set aside. The answer isn’t simple, but one principle remains: the original always matters. What We're Reading from This Episode:"Momo" Michael Ende (Martin)"The Black Wolf" Louise Penny (Tanya)"He Leadeth Me" Walter Ciszek (Tanya)"The Christian Idea, Volume 1" W. Brian Welter (Paul)

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