Mine is Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
The extremely spooky character of Miss Faversham gave me gooseflesh not to mention the marshes, the fog and the prison hulks.
A real rattling yarn with a good scare factor.
2006-10-22 03:10:51 · 8 answers · asked by hjpollock 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Les Miserables - Victor Hugo.
It has history, romance, social comment. It's not just the main characters story but the story of a lot of characters. It can also tell you something about yourself.
2006-10-22 03:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dickens was one of my favorites also. After I read most of the classics I got into different types of cultural books/authors. At this stage in my life I would have to say that the most interesting and yes it's considered a "classic" in many circles--is the novel "Black Elk Speaks" by John G. Neihardt. Black Elk was a holy medicine man of the Sioux tribe. It tells his life story, and many of the visions that he had. It deals with man's social ethics and responsibilities, although he was Native American his wisdom permeates all creeds and you'll walk away in awe! Enjoy cuz I don't think you will have read anything equal.
2006-10-22 03:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Shaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Count of Monte Cristo- Alexandre Dumas
A great tale of a long term revenge, true love, absolute betrayal and the toll revenge takes on the soul. Fantastic!
2006-10-22 04:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like David Copperfield...it is ultimately about second chances, and the choices and results of those who choose wisely vs those who choose poorly...Simple good vs. evil, but with enough drama and humanity to keep it interesting...and cathartic.
I Love Dickens!
2006-10-22 03:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by dolly3371 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dracula by Bram Stoker. I love vampires....
2006-10-22 03:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by Katrina Van Tassel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe King James version of The Holy Bible. Incest, adultry, hedonism, rape, torture, it's all there.
2006-10-22 03:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dickens. a christmas carol,. so nice to watch at christmas time .
bah humbug lol
2006-10-22 04:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by annewithafan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moby dick ..a great story of man against beast
2006-10-22 03:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by michael b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋