Best 10 Books of All time in English Literature

Scottlewis
2 min readAug 1, 2024

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The world of English literature is a vast ocean, filled with countless treasures. Here’s a curated list of ten classic novels that are considered must-reads for any book lover:

  1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: A witty exploration of love, class, and societal expectations, this novel is a timeless masterpiece.
  2. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte: A passionate and independent heroine, Jane Eyre defies societal norms in search of love and identity.
  3. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: This coming-of-age story is a poignant exploration of social class, ambition, and the human condition.
  4. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: A tempestuous tale of love, revenge, and obsession set against the haunting backdrop of the English moors.
  5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: A powerful exploration of racial injustice in the American South told through the eyes of a young girl.
  6. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A dazzling portrait of the Jazz Age, this novel captures the American Dream’s allure and its ultimate disillusionment.
  7. 1984 by George Orwell: A chilling dystopian vision of a totalitarian society, this novel serves as a warning against the dangers of unchecked power.
  8. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: Another dystopian masterpiece, this novel explores a future society obsessed with pleasure and conformity.
  9. Lord of the Flies by William Golding: A gripping tale of survival and the darkness that lurks within human nature, set on a deserted island.
  10. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad: A psychological exploration of colonialism and the corrupting influence of power.

This list is just a starting point, and there are countless other classic novels worthy of your attention. Happy reading!

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