How Many Of The 20th Century's Greatest Have You Read?

Most of the books that are still part of school curricula today aren't from this century, but the last. That's because the 20th century was a golden era for literature, from groundbreaking works that challenged society to timeless novels that dove deep into the depths of the human psyche. Here are the most popular books of the 20th century that everyone has either read, heard about, or should read at least once.

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1. The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince is a whimsical tale about a young prince who travels from another planet and encounters a pilot crashed in the desert. Beneath its simple, fairy-tale surface lies a profound meditation on innocence, imagination, and the human heart.

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2. 1984

George Orwell's masterpiece is a dystopian novel about a world ruled by total surveillance, government control, and censorship. It's a timeless warning about power, propaganda, and the precarious nature of freedom.

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3. The Great Gatsby

Known for its gorgeoud prose, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a colorful novel set in the Roaring 20s. Beneath its glamour and jazz-age decadence lies a haunting portrait of obsession, illusion, and the dark side of the American Dream.

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4. To Kill A Mockingbird

Among the greatest American classics ever written, Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird explores racial injustice in the American South. It explores themes of integrity and morality while delivering a vivid portrayal of childhood.

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5. The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books of all time. It's an epic fantasy, rich with world-building, unforgettable characters, and universal themes of friendship, courage, and sacrifice.

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