1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is a trove of reviews covering a century of memorable writing. Each work of literature featured here is a seminal work key to understanding and appreciating the written word.The featured works have been handpicked by a team of international critics and literary luminaries, including Derek Attridge (world expert on James Joyce), Cedric Watts (renowned authority on Joseph Conrad and Graham Greene), Laura Marcus (noted Virginia Woolf expert), and David Mariott (poet and expert on African-American literature), among some twenty others.Addictive, browsable, knowledgeable?1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die will be a boon companion for anyone who loves good writing and an inspiration for anyone who is just beginning to discover a love of books. Each entry is accompanied by an authoritative yet opinionated critical essay describing the importance and influence of the work in question. Also included are publishing history and career details about the authors, as well as reproductions of period dust jackets and book designs. more

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3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-13-2009; I agree this book is misnamed; I agree with some other folks that this book should not be called "1001 Books" but rather "1001 Novels." One reason that people compile lists like this one is to get people arguing about what was left out, what was included, etc. There...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-12-2009; WHY MUST I READ THESE?; Recently I have been in a "reading rut" and purchased this book hoping to get some really great recommendations. My first thought after reading the first book suggestion was "why should I read this particular book?". The short summaries...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-15-2009; Excellent resource for what it is, a simple run down of books; I was prepared to be annoyed and dislike this book, I was fully prepared to feel let down by its casual reference to various books and eras - but I have come away from it inspired by it. I think it is a perfect resource for what it seems...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-06-2009; Not exactly a must-read; This is a curious book with a curious notion behind it: That one must read certain books in order to feel well-read. It's not enough to be a voracious reader if all we read are the latest magazines and newspapers, or the latest...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-15-2009; Excellent resource for what it is, a simple run down of books; I was prepared to be annoyed and dislike this book, I was fully prepared to feel let down by its casual reference to various books and eras - but I have come away from it inspired by it. I think it is a perfect resource for what it seems...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-13-2009; I agree this book is misnamed; I agree with some other folks that this book should not be called "1001 Books" but rather "1001 Novels." One reason that people compile lists like this one is to get people arguing about what was left out, what was included, etc. There...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-12-2009; WHY MUST I READ THESE?; Recently I have been in a "reading rut" and purchased this book hoping to get some really great recommendations. My first thought after reading the first book suggestion was "why should I read this particular book?". The short summaries...; read full review | report as inappropriate