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What are considered classics in literature?
100 must-read classic books, as chosen by our readers
- Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen.
- To Kill A Mockingbird. Harper Lee.
- The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald.
- One Hundred Years of Solitude. Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
- In Cold Blood. Truman Capote.
- Wide Sargasso Sea. Jean Rhys.
- Brave New World. Aldous Huxley.
- I Capture the Castle.
Is Harry Potter a classic of literature?
The Harry Potter novels have been called “instant classics.” While it has already been over 4 years since the last book in the series was released only now are many marking the end of the Harry Potter saga with the release of the last film.
Which language has the richest literature?
Among Ancient languages, these four are the mighty giants with tons of tomes extant even to modern day.
- Greek.
- Classical Chinese.
- Latin.
- Sanskrit.
Which language has the best literature?
That answer is English. English and French, hands down. After that German. Next would be ancient Greek and Latin.
What is the earliest surviving literature in Vietnam?
The earliest surviving literature by Vietnamese writers are written in Classical Chinese. Almost all of the official documents in Vietnamese history were written in Classical Chinese, as were the first poems.
What is Vietnamese folk literature?
Vietnamese folk literature is an intermingling of many forms. It is not only an oral tradition, but a mixing of three media: hidden (only retained in the memory of folk authors), fixed (written), and shown (performed). Folk literature usually exist in many versions, passed down orally, and have unknown authors.
What are some of the best war novels from Vietnam?
For translated works, Bao Ninh’s The Sorrow of War, which offers a unique perspective from a North Vietnamese infantryman, is considered one of the greatest war novels from any country.
Who is the best writer from Vietnam?
Eight Writers Share Their Must-Read Books from Vietnam and the Diaspora 1 Amy Quan Barry. 2 Andrew Lam. 3 Hoang Hung. 4 Lan Cao. 5 Monique Truong. 6 Susan Bayly. 7 Vu Tran. 8 Wayne Karlin.