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nf7mate 13-Mar-09, 09:45	Greatest Literature of All Time What are some of the greatest works of literature of all time, according to you? It doesn't matter whether it's fiction, non-fiction, poem, dialogue, play, short story, novel, graphic novel, or even an exceptional piece of journalism. Anything goes, as long as it is a work that uses written language to communice a message. Please briefly share why you think the work deserves to be considered one of the greatest.
nf7mate 13-Mar-09, 09:57	Hamlet, William Shakespeare Every time I read/hear/watch this play, the character Hamlet intrigues me. He seems so real, believable, human. Hamlet's hesitation in killing his uncle is a fascinating scene to me.
nf7mate 13-Mar-09, 10:05	Robinson Crusoe, Daniel DeFoe This tale of adventure and survival on a desolate island is enriched by Crusoe's psychological struggles, introspection, and spiritual growth.
rilke 13-Mar-09, 14:53	The Stanger, Albert Camus It is the epitome of existentialism. The main character (Meursault) takes us to a journey of an absurd ride with no hopes and happiness. The world seems so alienated after all.
nf7mate 14-Mar-09, 14:25	Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis), Franz Kafka Original idea for a story, poignantly delivered. Has one of the best first sentences ever.
rilke 15-Mar-09, 23:23	The Trial Another masterpiece of Kafka."K was arrested for no reason."
nf7mate 16-Mar-09, 10:58	The Odyssey A timeless tale of bravery in the face of peril, trickery, and revenge. Throughout the ages, scholars have made casual references and allusions to situations in this epic work within their own writings, with the assumption that the reader is familiar with the tale.
rilke 19-Mar-09, 12:13	The Iliad Such an interesting story about the mortals and gods fighting for self glorification! Achilles,Hector,Paris,Helen,Zeus,Hera,etc. Great cast of mythology>>
nf7mate 20-Mar-09, 09:37	The Bible I hesitate to include this sacred text, because as a Christian, I believe it to be so much more than a work of literature. I include the Bible on this list not because it is holy and sacred (which I believe it is), but simply on its merits as a work of literature. Even before I became a Christian, I found the Bible to be an amazing book. The creation of the world, through the history of Israel, through the songs and proverbs of old, the words of the prophets, and the life and works of Jesus and his apostles keep the reader captivated.
rilke 21-Mar-09, 09:28	Meditations of First Philosophy,by Rene Descartes Rene Descartes's masterpiece on questioning his existence on life, and rising the questions of Mind-and Body, Time and Space. Primarily his doubt's about God's infinite existence. Descartes is considered being the Father of Modern Philosophy.
nf7mate 23-Mar-09, 09:32	Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift A delight for children and adults. There is plenty of comedy in this book, which is commonly thought of as an adventure tale, including humorous (though cynical) social and political commentary.
nf7mate 27-Mar-09, 09:42	El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Don Quixote), Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Often cited as the founding work of modern Western literature, Don Quixote has been credited with c. 500 million copies sold, making it #4 on the best seller list of all time, behind only the Bible, The Writings of Chairman Mao, and the Qur'an. This is one of the few stories that make you laugh out loud as well as cry. The relationship between Sancho Panza and Don Quixote is wonderful and bittersweet.
nf7mate 13-Apr-09, 12:53	Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll Metaphors and concepts from these books are still common today. Some of my favorite poetry is included in them as well.
rilke 03-May-09, 07:21	Laberintos These great short stories are masterpieces written by Borges.
nf7mate 05-May-09, 09:58	The Charge of the Light Brigade, Alfred Tennyson A poem written about the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. This poem is probably now more well known than the Crimean War itself. This is a powerful, impacting poem.
rilke 08-May-09, 09:58	The Brothers Karamazov This is Dostoevsky masterpiece !
rilke 29-May-09, 03:53	War and Peace Tolstoy's masterpiece !
nf7mate 15-Jun-09, 10:00	The Republic, Plato This is perhaps the most well-known philosophical work of all time. This work set out to answer the quetion, 'Is justice better than injustice?' This is where you find Plato's famous cave analogy.
obsteve 15-Jun-09, 13:26	Beckett Waiting for Godot. I also second Metamorphosis. And Hamlet... "now might I do it, pat heheh! And Gogol, The Madman Something by TS Eliott too, maybe Love song of Alfred J Prufrock?
rilke 16-Jun-09, 23:55	Eugene Onegin A novel by Pushkin.
obsteve 17-Jun-09, 11:11	Anton Chekhov While we're on the Russians   I'll pick Three Sisters... no wait... Uncle Vanya... no hold on a minute... The Cherry Orchard... The Seagull... What an amazing writer! What profoundly moving, desperately dark (yet strangely uplifting) plays... I wish I could write like that!
rilke 18-Jun-09, 10:53	The Death of Ivan Ilyich A great short story masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy!!
gamblingpawn 25-Jun-09, 11:48	To Kill A Mockingbird A classic renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with serious issues of rape and racism. A novel everyone should read before they die.
rilke 25-Jun-09, 13:06	The Stranger The epitome of Existentialist literature! Albert Camus creates his tragic hero into the theory of the Absurd!

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