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What's your favourite classic book that you would like to suggest as a must-read for all classic fans? In addition, can you tell us the part you liked or enjoyed the most about it?

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. I am not sure if everyone would agree with classifying it as a classic, but it is for me. It was originally written as a play but has now been adapted to books and movies some under the same name while others under different.

Hamna Asif Kiani wrote: ↑14 Jun 2024, 13:52 Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. I am not sure if everyone would agree with classifying it as a classic, but it is for me. It was originally written as a play but has now been adapted to books and movies some under the same name while others under different.

Seeing how it has beed adapted as book and movies, this book must be interesting! Thanks for sharing!!

I recommend "Animal farm" by George Orwell to every lover of classic books. It taught me many things about freedom and politics.

I think I read Pygmalion, but Arms and the Man has been more memorable. The phrase 'Chocolate Cream Soldier' stuck with me. Mother had a crush on the movie's male lead My Fair Lady, so I remember seeing that.
Probably A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett was even more consequential in my life. At some point in the story, the French Revolution is mentioned. This led me on a tangent; I became obsessed with the French Revolution. This interest lasted for several years. I read Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens somewhere along the way. Recently, I was subbing in a grade 5 class where one of the spelling words was guillotine. That brought back memories! The Little Princess doesn't seem to come up much, but the obsession it started lingers fifty-plus years later.

Absolutely loved “catcher in the rye” even though i heard many people say otherwise since it’s a part of their high school curriculum. The book was interesting, loved the main characters thought process and even found him somewhat relatable in some aspects

"Let me call you sweetheart" by Mary Clark was just one of the best classic fiction ever for me.since I love suspense

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
This is one of yhe first classics I read and it has been an all time favorite. Probably because I read it as a 14 year old and it took me at least 10 years of re - reads to understand most of it. Still I can find new things if I go searching.

Crime and punishment for sure

I would choose "Animal farm" by George Orwell. "Animal Farm" cleverly combines satire with an engaging story, making complex political ideas easy to understand. Its depiction of power and corruption is timelessly relevant. Orwell's concise writing and vivid characters give the book lasting significance. I really love the book.

"Anna Karenina" by Tolstoj. Russian literature is, for me, always questioning social problems and politics.
The main character is on a hard journey to happiness. We can also see that being in an elite society isn't always the solution to a happy and fulfilled life.

I absolutely love Dostoyevsky's books. They are so deep and sentimental. It is very challenging ti go through most of them.

One of my favourite classics is Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. My favorite part is Elizabeth Bennet's sharp wit and growing bond with Mr. Darcy. Their spirited interactions and eventual camaraderie make it evergreen.

Nati Jiniya wrote: ↑11 Jan 2025, 10:37 I absolutely love Dostoyevsky's books. They are so deep and sentimental. It is very challenging ti go through most of them.

I’ve only recently discovered Dostoevsky but have loved Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov and look forward to reading more. One of the standout features for me is how vividly the author creates a scene, especially one which becomes chaotic and lively, so that I feel completely immersed in it. His characters are so authentically flawed without ever losing our sympathy. I’m a big fan.