There is a lot of interesting things in the world, but hardly anyone can see it all. It's good that there are books that will allow you to visit distant corners of the planet, look at the fates of other people, understand their feelings and even fantasize about the future development of mankind. However, it is not easy to find books that are close in spirit among their huge number, so different experts are not tired of creating lists of the best Russian and foreign books of all time. Of course, there can be no absolute opinion here - someone likes history, and someone is enthusiastic about novels, so any of such lists should be considered only as one of many collections of interesting literature.
Ten of the best books of all time
- "The picnic on the roadside" of the Strugatsky brothers once made a real sensation, but today this book remains a favorite. Many writers draw their inspiration from the worlds created by these creators, and the idea of the insignificance of all human achievements still stirs people's minds.
- The story "The Old Man and the Sea" , narrated by Hemingway, will cause a feeling of compassion even in the most stale person. But to read it is not only because of vivid emotions, there is something to ponder on.
- "The Divine Comedy" Dante Alighieri has long been analyzed for quotes, but if you are not familiar with the work, then you should go along with the author on 9 circles of hell.
- Among the best foreign books of all time, one can not fail to note the magnificent example of the Indian epic - "Ramayana" , whose authorship is attributed to Valmiki. The work can be read both as a fairy tale and as a historical chronicle with a mass of allegories.
- "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by G. Marquez has recently become one of the most "fashionable" books, which does not diminish its content. Complex images, metaphors and symbols give real charging for the brains of those who are not too lazy.
- If at school you did not read Homer 's Odyssey , you must have heard the story of the amazing journeys of the king of Ithaca. But to know in general terms is one thing, and enjoying a magnificent syllable is quite another.
- Add a little devilry in the daily routine will help "Goethe's Faust" . An amazing poetic narrative of a German genius will enthrall you with you, without letting you close the book until the last line is read.
- Nowadays many people are interested in business books, one of the best works of all time can be called the book of Peter Drucker "Encyclopedia of Management" . The book is much ahead of its time, so it still remains relevant. Drucker's work is a kind of introduction to the world of successful business, therefore it is often recommended to get acquainted with his management theory from this book.
- "The Tale of Genji," written by Murasaki Shikiba in the 11th century, acquaints the reader with the mores of the nobility of that time. The novel tells of the love adventures of the Crown Prince, who conquers all women, not particularly paying attention to their appearance.
- Despite its fabulousness, "The Thousand and One Nights" has long been known to be one
from the best books of all time. This is not surprising, there is everything: fascinating narrative, cunning, love , justice and fairy-tale creatures. Short stories are framed by the story of Tsar Shahriyar and the sly Shahherezade.
In fact, there are more good books, if you look at all sorts of ratings, then you can find a variety of works - from "War and Peace" to the Bible. Therefore, do not take the list as the truth in the last resort - read more and discover new authors, plunging into the intricacies of human destinies and enjoying the refinement of thoughts.