This document lists three academic works from different time periods that are often perceived as difficult to understand: William Shakespeare's play Hamlet from 1598, Linus Pauling's chemistry textbook General Chemistry from 1970, and Judith Butler's book Gender Trouble from 1990 which explores gender performativity and identity.

1. Academic Writing – “Jargon” and “Difficult” Writing

2. – William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1598)

3. – Linus Pauling, General Chemistry (1970)

4. – Judith Butler, Gender Trouble (1990)