I am wondering the same thing. I have no idea what contemporary books will continue to like a century or more later. I'm observing others' views. From their replies it seems popularity is the first consideration, even more than theme.Alwaystkd wrote: ↑12 May 2018, 23:51 I wonder what made certain books a classic such as, Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, The Old Man and The Sea etc. Is it the message the author is displaying or maybe the popularity of the book that makes it a classic? It will be exciting to see which modern day books will one day be classics.
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1. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (published in 1960): This novel, while not entirely modern, is a prime example of a book that has become a classic in a relatively short time. It addresses themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and the loss of innocence.
2. "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling (published from 1997 to 2007): This series has had a profound impact on popular culture and introduced an entire generation to the joys of reading.
3. "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy (published in 2006): This post-apocalyptic novel explores themes of survival, love, and the human condition in a bleak world.
4. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini (published in 2003): This novel delves into the complexities of family, friendship, and redemption against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history.
5. "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai (published in 2018): This novel deals with the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, providing a historical and emotional perspective.
It's important to remember that the status of a classic book often becomes apparent with the passage of time. What makes a classic is not just literary quality but also its impact on society and the endurance of its themes. Only time will tell which modern books will stand the test of time and become classics.
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I would amend this with Blood Meridian. You can even call it the great american novel at this point in time. Not a single author, aside from Melville, has attempted anything this ambitious and has delivered with such prophetic style.
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