During my time as an English Literature student (and then as an English teacher), I had to read a lot of classic novels. Some I liked, some I really didn’t (I’m looking at you, ‘Moby Dick’).
While I’m forever grateful that I did read these books that are considered to be the cream of Western Literature*, there are very few that really struck a chord and stuck with me. Here are just five that I’ve read and re-read – these are so good that I’ve come back to them repeatedly. Every reading is a revelation – I’m always astounded by how they change in my memory and understanding each time.
* Yes, I know there is a world out there beyond the Western canon but my course was pretty traditional and didn't really allow for this in a major way. And I also know that women's writing tends to be sadly under-represented in the world of classics. Never fear - I made up some of the gaps in my reading after university!
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