12 Novels Considered the “Greatest Book Ever Written” 

Don Quixote is a classic novel published in 1605 that tells the story of an aging gentleman who becomes delusional and believes himself to be a knight. 

War and Peace is a Russian novel published in 1869 that tells the story of five aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars.  

The Divine Comedy is a medieval Italian poem published in the early 14th century that describes the author's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.  

Moby-Dick is an American novel published in 1851 that tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down a giant white whale. 

The American novel was published in 1960 that tells the story of a young girl named Scout Finch who grew up in the South during the Great Depression. 

The novel is known for its magical realism and its exploration of themes such as memory, solitude, and the cyclical nature of time. 

Pride and Prejudice is a British novel published in 1813 that tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her relationships with the wealthy Mr. Darcy and other suitors. 

Published in 1880 The novel is known for its exploration of themes such as the nature of God, free will, and the existence of evil. 

The Great Gatsby is an American novel published in 1925 that tells the story of Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the wealthy socialite Daisy Buchanan. 

Anna Karenina is a Russian novel published in 1877 that tells the story of the tragic affair between Anna Karenina, a married aristocrat, and Count Vronsky. 

Ulysses is an Irish novel published in 1922 that tells the story of a day in the life of Leopold Bloom and other characters. 

One of the foundational texts of Western literature, "The Odyssey," tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus and his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. 

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