10 Timeless Literary Masterpieces That Transcend Generations

Zee Media Bureau
May 23, 2023

Don Quixote

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes: A landmark work of fiction that follows the adventures of the delusional knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.

Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy: A tragic and deeply introspective novel that explores themes of love, infidelity, and societal norms through the complex character of Anna Karenina.

Hamlet

Hamlet by William Shakespeare: Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, it delves into themes of revenge, morality, and the complexities of human nature through the character of Prince Hamlet.

The Odyssey

The Odyssey by Homer: An ancient Greek epic poem that recounts the long and arduous journey of the hero Odysseus as he strives to return home after the Trojan War.

Moby-Dick

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: A monumental work that examines obsession, morality, and the nature of evil through the story of Captain Ahab and his pursuit of the great white whale.

The Divine Comedy

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri: A medieval epic poem that takes readers through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, exploring themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of the divine.

War And Peace

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy: A sweeping novel set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, delving into themes of love, war, and the complexities of human nature.

Ulysses

Ulysses by James Joyce: A groundbreaking modernist novel that follows a single day in the life of Leopold Bloom in Dublin, Ireland, incorporating various narrative styles and exploring themes of identity, language, and sexuality.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A critique of the American Dream set in the Jazz Age, it explores themes of wealth, love, and the disillusionment of the post-World War I era.

One Hundred Years Of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez: A seminal work of magical realism that chronicles the Buendía family over multiple generations, blending fantasy and reality while exploring themes of love, time, and solitude.

VIEW ALL

Read Next Story