The Most American Books Ever Written - 2
Well, here I'm going to end the topic touched upon in the previous post. The rest of the most American books list is something like that:
9. The world according to Garp
Fabulous piece of work from one of the best American writers of all time.
I don't know what the success rate is for reading this book, but once you get past the slow beginning it's an awesome book and a great portrayal of American life during the period it was set in.
11. The Fountainhead
A little hard to read for some, but I still think it's pretty popular piece of extremely captivating philosophy--and it discusses in depth the earlier half of this century. Another work by the author, Atlas Shrugged, is at heart an even more extended version of the same criticisms.
12. The Outsiders
Used to be more popular, but is fading out; a great book about gang life in the sixties.
Popular children's book, though a quite a fun read as well for adults, full of puns and wordplay.
Amazing book, because it is simple and yet powerful, and can be not only read and enjoyed by dults and children alike but both will want to re-read it many times over.
15. White Oleander
Presents a view of many lowlife American households as the protaginist moves from one to another in their foster care -- though it doesn't really portray American life accurately, it is a good representation of its lowest level.
16. Walden
Pretty popular, classic work that is on the short side but highly philosophical.
I think that's a pretty good list of books people have actually read.
posted by Dustman at 12:56 AM
2 Comments:
I'm guessing it's probably just a typo but you have number 12 listed as The Outsider, however, the title of the book described is actually The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. There are several other imprints titled The Outsider the most famous of which is by Colin Wilson. The link you provide goes to one by Albert Camus (which is an alternate title for his work The Stranger.)
Nice list by the way.
I meant The Outsiders, of course. And as for the link it is a mistake: The Stranger also was located in the list of Google but I deleted it as Camus IMHO is a great representative of absolutely different culture. So the book was removed but the link remained. Thanks a lot. I beg your pardon for this mishmash.
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