The best classic novels of all time

 

The art of story-telling is something that has no replacement and whether it be the modern society or the earlier civilizations, the narrators and storytellers have entertained our people for ages. This also has been quite useful in understanding the histories and societal issues of a certain time, and even the political dangers that society faces. Many of these books have been adapted in the movies that have gained them quite impressive and overwhelming viewership.

To kill a Mockingbird:

The title is well-known not just to the literary crowd, but to people in general and a common novel taught in schools. Published by Harper Lee in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird has won the Pulitzer Prize. The book has been inspired by Lee’s personal life and the experiences that she had to endure. Even though the book does deal with serious issues and has its gory characteristics, there is a lot of humor in it.

Animal Farm:

George Orwell is a must-read and when it comes to Animal farm, there is no other title. Not just it sheds light on the rise of totalitarianism but also exposes how society is vulnerable to it. Published in 1945, the novel has been written from the view of the animals, which sheds light on the Russian revolution and Stanlist era.

Nineteen Eighty-Four:

This is another important title from George Orwell and has been considered one of his best works. The relevance of the novel to modern times is well known and it has been a favorite of the journalist and activists around the globe. The novel features a dystopian-future where repression is the order of the day. Check out this site to know more about the best classic novels.

Hard Times:

Charles Dickens is one of the classic novel writers in English literature and only a few can reach his level. The tenth novel by Charles Dickens, the book gives us an insight into the economy of the English society and its impact on working families. Even though the novel is the shortest of the other of his works, it still does justice with the title and without any illustrations and preface, the author has done impressive work. The novel revolves around a fictitious town of Coketown and the battles its people are fighting to survive and their hopes.

The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe:

Narnia has everything that fiction must-have. The White witch, a land frozen, a Lion that comes to fulfill a prophecy, four adventurers who step in the wardrobe only to find themselves in Narnia and a country waiting to gain freedom.

The Collaborator:

Indian-Administered-Kashmir has been marred with the sovereignty dispute for so long, and this novel is an attempt to manifest the pain of its people. Written by Mirza Waheed, the narrator can paint a picture of the violence that engulfs the region in the early 1990s, and the hope of its people for life, justice, and liberty. Even though it’s not written by a native writer, the title is one of the finest pieces of literature especially in the category of non-native writers.  

Conclusion:

The novels aren’t just stories, they’re able to intrigue us, educate us and the sheer amount of detailing in the writing is what gets us interested in the story and as the book progresses, it will pull you in to become part of a story.