Literary Masterpieces: 7 Books That Have Shaped the World

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 26, 2024

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

This novel explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl in the American South.

"1984" by George Orwell

A dystopian novel that delves into totalitarianism, surveillance, and the power of language, leaving a lasting impact on readers.

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen*

A timeless romance novel that also critiques societal norms and class distinctions in 19th-century England.

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald*

This novel captures the essence of the Jazz Age in America and delves into themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A masterpiece of magical realism that tells the story of the Buendia family across generations in the fictional town of Macondo.

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy

A monumental work that weaves together the lives of Russian aristocrats during the Napoleonic Wars, exploring themes of love, war, and fate.

"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes

Considered one of the greatest works of fiction, this novel follows the adventures of an idealistic knight and his loyal squire, challenging the conventions of chivalric romances.

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