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East of Eden Paperback by John Steinbeck. Fahrenheit Kindle Edition by Ray Bradbury. Madame Bovary Paperback by Gustave Flaubert. Emma Paperback by Jane Austen. Welcome back. Librarian's note: Alternate cover editions can be found here , here , here and here. When a plane crashes on a remote island, a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. From the prophetic Simon and virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy and brutish Jack, each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality - and brutal savagery - of their situation sets in.
The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. Often compared to Catcher in the Rye , Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. Peopling its landscape are Dorothea Brooke, a young idealist whose search for intellectual fulfilment leads her into a disastrous marriage to the pedantic scholar Casaubon; the charming but tactless Dr Lydgate, whose pioneering medical methods, combined with an imprudent marriage to the spendthrift beauty Rosamond, threaten to undermine his career; and the religious hypocrite Bulstode, hiding scandalous crimes from his past.
As their stories entwine, George Eliot creates a richly nuanced and moving drama, hailed by Virginia Woolf as 'one of the few English novels written for grown-up people'.
This edition uses the text of the second edition of In her introduction, Rosemary Ashton, biographer of George Eliot, discusses themes of change in Middlemarch , and examines the novel as an imaginative embodiment of Eliot's humanist beliefs. Middlemarch by George Eliot.
Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, , the very moment of India's independence. Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation; his life is inseparable, at times indistinguishable, from the history of his country.
This novel is at once a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people, a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Twenty-five years after its publication, Midnight's Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great literary voices of our time. Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville.
My Antonia by Willa Cather. The Nether World , generally regarded as the finest of Gissing's early novels, is a highly dramatic, sometimes violent tale of man's caustic vision shaped by the bitter personal experience of poverty.
This tale of intrigue depicts life among the artisans, factory-girls, and slum-dwellers, documenting an inescapable world devoid of sentimentality and steeped with people scheming and struggling to survive.
With Zolaesque intensity and relentlessness, Gissing lays bare the economic forces which determine the aspirations and expectations of those born to a life of labor. About the Series: For over years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe.
Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. The Nether World by George Gissing. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy.
If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, then the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces, during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance.
In the myths and legends that are retold here, Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom, and given us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox's superb Introduction and textual commentary provide new insights and background information for the general reader and scholar alike, intensifying the strength of Fagles' translation.
This is an Odyssey to delight both the classicist and the public at large, and to captivate a new generation of Homer's students. The Odyssey by Homer.
Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal—a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the classic theme of courage in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss. Written in , this hugely successful novella confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Tales from the Thousand and One Nights - sometimes known as the Arabian Nights - is translated with an introduction by N. Dawood in Penguin Classics. The tales told by Scheherazade over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahryar have become among the most popular in both Eastern and Western literature.
From the epic adventures of 'Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp' to the farcical 'Young Woman and her Five Lovers' and the social criticism of 'The Tale of the Hunchback', the stories depict a fabulous world of all-powerful sorcerers, jinns imprisoned in bottles and enchanting princesses. But despite their imaginative extravagance, the Tales are also anchored to everyday life by their bawdiness and realism, providing a full and intimate record of medieval Eastern world.
In this selection, N. Dawood presents the reader with an unexpurgated translation of the finest and best-known tales, preserving their spirited narrative style in lively modern English. In his introduction, he discusses their origins in the East and their differences from Classical Arabic literature, and examines English translations of the tales since the eighteenth century.
One Thousand and One Nights by Anonymous. Orientalism by Edward W. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover—then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student, and she is on trial for a hideous crime.
As he watches her refuse to defend her innocence, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Season of Migration to the North is a rich and sensual work of deep honesty and incandescent lyricism.
In it was selected by a panel of Arab writers and critics as the most important Arab novel of the twentieth century. Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir. The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.
The Shining by Stephen King. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, through the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation.
This new translation by award-winning translator Joachim Neugroschel includes an introduction by Hesse biographer Ralph Freedman. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Stranger by Albert Camus. Genji, the Shining Prince, is the son of an emperor. He is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Royall Tyler's superior translation is detailed, poetic, and superbly true to the Japanese original while allowing the modern reader to appreciate it as a contemporary treasure.
In this deftly abridged edition, Tyler focuses on the early chapters, which vividly evoke Genji as a young man and leave him at his first moment of triumph. This edition also includes detailed notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies.
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. At first Kikuji is appalled by her indelicate nature, but it is not long before he succumbs to passion—a passion with tragic and unforeseen consequences, not just for the two lovers, but also for Mrs. Death, jealousy, and attraction convene around the delicate art of the tea ceremony, where every gesture is imbued with profound meaning.
Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Will we rise and challenge those who seek to shape our future or sleepwalk toward conditioning by technology?
You said: A 'children's book' that speaks volumes ha about unrequited love and dysfunctional families. And funny. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte All while falling in love with her employer, Mr Rochester. A Gothic masterpiece which was groundbreaking in its intimate use of the first-person narrative. You said: Because Jane is a role model: she stands up for herself, others and what she believes in, but isn't too proud to give second chances to those whose time is running out.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky We said: This novel is a masterful and completely captivating depiction of a man experiencing a profound mental unravelling. A brilliant read if you loved Breaking Bad. You said: No other novel has made me feel so much for the main characters, so deeply depicted by the author. I felt like an orphan when I finished it and it's the only novel I've re-read several times. The Secret History by Donna Tartt We said: Donna Tartt 's book follows a clique of smart, attractive students at an elite university, and an outsider who finds himself forced to conceal a dark secret.
A gripping and tense read. The Call of the Wild by Jack London We said: Jack London was a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and used his experiences to write about a dog named Buck who becomes a leader of the wild.
With themes exploring nature and the struggle for existence in the frozen Alaskan landscape. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham We said: An allegoric dystopia written in the wake of the Second World War, The Chrysalids cleverly strives to denounce acts of the past while including a profound plea for tolerance. You said: A post-apocalyptic novel, about intolerance, loneliness, friendship, and what it means to be human.
A fantastic sci-fi novel, as relevant today as it was in the 50s. Persuasion by Jane Austen Will they get a second chance at happiness? You said: This continues to be my favourite novel.
It is a more mature love story, full of humourous, delightful observations of human behaviour. It offers us a glimpse of redemption.
We change as we grow, and the mistakes made in our youth can be overcome. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville You said: The great American novel: great characters, wonderful language, thick with the Bible and Thomas Browne, and has the best opening sentence ever. What's not to like? T he Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. Lewis We said: C. Whether you were Peter, Edmund, Susan or Lucy, we all wanted to put on a fur coat and go on a snow-laden adventure with Mr Tumnus.
You said: A beautiful timeless tale of innocence, wonder and sacrifice for young and old alike. It was one of the first books that I read from cover to cover without putting down! To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf We said: To the Lighthouse is a daring novel with little regard for rules. The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen There, she falls for the attractive cad Eddie.
A devastating exploration of adolescent love and innocence betrayed. You said: This book captures the awkward tension and anxieties of the interwar period through a deeply reflective, but oddly naive, unloved girl. Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy We said: It received mixed reviews it was first published, in part because it challenged Victorian ideals of purity and sexual morals.
You said: This novel teaches us about the position of women in the past and their moments of frailty versus moments of strength. Basically, an important insight for everyone to have! Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Frankenstein is a Gothic masterpiece with entertaining set pieces aplenty. You said: Chosen for all the questions it raises about consequences and taking responsibility for your actions; nature versus nurture; the value of friendship.
I could go on. The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov You said: This novel has got the Devil mooching around Moscow with a massive black cat. The Go-Between by L. Hartley We said: A moving exploration by L. You said: As a year-old, I was completely absorbed by this story, wishing Leo was my brother so that I could protect him from the disappointment that awaited him.
We said: A psychiatric ward in Oregon is ruled by a tyrannical head nurse, but when a rebellious patient arrives her regime is thrown into disarray.
A story of the imprisoned battling the establishment. You said: A story that shows there is more to life than following rules. Having joy and being spontaneous are as important as anything else in life. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell You said: I first read this book years ago, and was glad I would never have to be a part of that kind of society. Yet, here I am in , and so much of that novel has come true. Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann Well, and I have to say I do love family sagas.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck You said: Migration in search of work and a better future. A modern-day story. Still makes my skin tingle.
Beloved by Toni Morrison We said: Toni Morrison 's novel tells the story of a former Kentucky slave haunted by the trauma of her past life, and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in You said: This book is amazing.
Beautifully written, haunting and the level of detail of the lengths people went to protect their families from slavery is fantastic. The Code of the Woosters by P. Wodehouse We said: This is the third full-length novel featuring P.
In this outing, the duo hatches a daring and hilarious scheme to steal an 18th-century cow-creamer. What could go wrong? You said: The best of the Bertie and Jeeves novels by Wodehouse, the 20th century master of the light comic novel. Intricate plotting and brilliant command of English prose.
Dracula by Bram Stoker And the Count is not a hero like our modern vampires aka Edward Cullen. You said: A Gothic tale of fear and love. Loneliness beckons down such a dangerous and fearful path.
The Lord of the Rings by J. Tolkien We said: Perhaps the greatest story ever told, J. Ultimately a tale of companionship and the battle between good and evil, the fictional world of Middle Earth has endured to become far greater than the sum of its parts. You said: It's got the great sweeping story, romance, heroism, self-sacrifice, social commentary You said: This book demonstrates how a young boy learns to think for himself, and shows us how we can, too.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens You said: This book is not only important as a literary masterpiece and an evocative story - it also has universal appeal as, unfortunately, many children in today's world undergo the same suffering as Pip. Catch by Joseph Heller We said: The perfect read for a cacophonous political moment. You said: In my opinion, there is no book that better captures human nature and the futility of conflict.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton He must decide to save a crumbling marriage or pursue his passions. Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in for this novel which explores love, lust and social class, set in the Gilded Age of New York. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe We said: It has come to be seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English and is read widely across Africa and Nigeria in which it is set.
It follows the Okonowo a great and famous warrior and the most powerful men of his clan. Read it to find out. You said: A compelling and important exploration of cultural identity in relation to both the rising tide of British colonialism and the pressures of gender expectations. A poignant tragedy written with pathos. Necessary reading! Middlemarch by George Eliot We said: Dorothea Brooke and the other inhabitants of Middlemarch grapple with art, religion, science, politics, self and society in the lead-up to the First Reform Bill of in a literary exploration of human follies.
This book is considered by many to be the greatest Victorian novel. You said: This book is superb in form and content. There is no better dissection of and insight into human society. She was the Shakespeare of her day and Middlemarch is her finest novel. Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie We said: A visceral tale, made of smells and sounds and bumps and knocks. A brilliant way to immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating and turbulent periods of the 20th century, via a wonderfully fantastical conceit.
You said: This is the most magical and well-written book I've read. The history of the partition of the Indian subcontinent told as a delightful allegory. The Iliad by Homer 8th century BC. We said: It is one of the greatest and most influential epic poems ever written, and alongside The Odyssey the oldest surviving work of Western literature. Although the story centres on the critical events of the last year of the Trojan war, Homer also explores themes of humanity, compassion and survival.
You said: This is the ultimate war poem, filled with existential drama, heroic striving, death, and the meaning of life. Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray You said: Because Becky Sharp is the greatest female lead character in English literature. Bar none. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh We said: The iconic country house setting of Brideshead see a family consumed by its religion battle with their loyalties. A reflective and nostalgic novel by Evelyn Waugh about class, family and homecomings.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. Salinger We said: Probably the least commented-upon aspect of J. Holden is a character no one ever forgets. As he wanders aimlessly around the city, he struggles to plan his next life move, but finds happiness in small joys, such as his strong bond with his sister. A dizzying story full of riddles, puns and wordplay, at over years old it features a heroine way ahead of her time.
You said: We should all get lost down a rabbit hole every once in a while and come out believing in six impossible things before breakfast whyisaravenlikeawritingdesk.
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot Eliot drew on the frustrations of her own rural upbringing to write one of her most powerful and moving novels. A beautifully told story of an intelligent girl who yearns for more than society allows. Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope Told with plenty of wisdom and wit. You said: This book has tremendous characters and a plot which sucks you into such a different world, about which you find yourself caring desperately.
Another Country by James Baldwin You said: This is a book that shows how everyone can live and love together, passionately, dangerously, with exquisite music. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo A sweeping epic and a completely satisfying read by Victor Hugo.
Full of love, anger, drama and wit. Quite possibly the perfect novel.
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