A list of books that an educated person should read. What books to read to develop intelligence and improve personality (list)

Mikhail Bulgakov: The Master and Margarita

A volume of Mikhail Bulgakov standing on a bookshelf testifies to the good taste of the reader. It is no coincidence that what this author wrote survived the death of Soviet literature without loss and today is read as a continuation of the golden fund of Russian classics of the 19th century. Fascinating stories (“fiction, rooted in everyday life”), vivid images, moral problems raised to a universal scale - all this makes you return to what you read again and again.

Marquez Garcia: One Hundred Years of Solitude

One of the greatest books of the twentieth century. A strange, poetic, whimsical story of the city of Macondo, lost in the jungle - from creation to decline. The story of the Buendia family - a family in which miracles are so everyday that they are not even noticed. The Buendia clan produces saints and sinners, revolutionaries, heroes and traitors, dashing adventurers - and women too beautiful for ordinary life. Extraordinary passions boil within it - and incredible events occur.

George Orwell: 1984. Animal Farm

“1984” A kind of antipode to the second great dystopia of the 20th century - “O wondrous new world” Aldous Huxley. What, in essence, is more terrible: a “consumer society” taken to the point of absurdity, or a “society of ideas” taken to the absolute? According to Orwell, there is and cannot be anything more terrible than total lack of freedom... “Animal Farm” A parable full of humor and sarcasm. Can a humble farm become a symbol of a totalitarian society? Of course yes. But... how will this society be seen by its “citizens” - animals doomed to slaughter.

Herman Melville: Moby Dick, or the White Whale

Herman Melville is a writer and sailor, in whose work and fate the experience of a traveler and the mythopoetic worldview of the artist surprisingly organically melted. Awareness of the magnitude of Melville’s talent did not come immediately, and only a quarter of a century after the writer’s death did the outlines of the enormous contribution that he made to the treasury of world literature become visible. Melville's work - the grandiose "Moby Dick" - became one of the pinnacles of American literature.

Francis Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby

“ The Great Gatsby” is the most famous novel by Francis Fitzgerald, which has become a symbol of the “Jazz Age”. America, 1925, the time of Prohibition and gang wars, bright lights and vibrant life. But for Jay Gatsby the embodimentAmerican dreamturned into a real tragedy. And the path to the top, despite fame and wealth, led to total collapse. After all, each of us primarily strives not for material wealth, but for love, true and eternal...

Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment

“ Crime and Punishment” is a novel about one crime. A double murder committed by a poor student for money. It is difficult to find a simpler plot, but the intellectual and spiritual shock that the novel produces is indelible. And the question that main character I set myself to decide: “Am I a trembling creature or do I have the right?” - horrifies.Abyssthe writer explores falls in order to rise to the heights of the spirit.

Ray Bradbury: Dandelion Wine

“ Dandelion wine“Ray Bradbury is a classic work that is included in the golden fund of world literature.Enter the bright world of a twelve-year-old boy and live with him one summer, filled with joyful and sad, mysterious and alarming events; summer, when amazing discoveries are made every day, the main thing of which is that you are alive, you breathe, you feel!

Daniel Keyes: Flowers for Algernon

This fantastic story has amazing psychological strength and makes you think universal issues morality: do we have the right to experiment on each other, what results can this lead to, and what price are we willing to pay to become “the smartest.” What about the lonely?

Alexander Pushkin: Evgeny Onegin

Novel "Eugene Onegin“ – “encyclopedia of Russian life” – presented in thisbookwith the famous comments by Yu.M. Lotman, allowing the reader to better understand the spirit and morals of the era and the novel, the heroes of which have been loved by readers for the third century. The book is illustrated with drawings by A.S. Pushkin, made by the poet on the handwritten pages of the novel.

Ernest Hemingway: The Old Man and the Sea. Across the river, in the shade of the trees

The story “The Old Man and the Sea” is one of Hemingway’s most famous and beloved works by readers. It brought the author a Pulitzer Prize and also played an important role in awarding him the title Nobel laureate. This is a story about “tragic stoicism” and courage, about how, in the face of a ruthless fate and loneliness, a person, even losing, must maintain dignity.

Jonathan Swift: The Travels of Lemuel Gulliver

Gulliver's Travels is Jonathan Swift's most significant work. At first glance, similar to a funny fairy tale, “Gulliver’s Travels” is an allegory, a parable, the author of which is a ruthless and brilliant master of words, ridiculing human and social vices. Masterfully using all shades of the funny, from good-natured humor and gentle irony to angry sarcasm and poisonous ridicule, Swift created one of the greatest satirical books in world literature.

Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace

“War and Peace” by Tolstoy is a book for all times. It seems that it has always existed, the text seems so familiar, as soon as we open the first pages of the novel, many of its episodes are so memorable: hunting and Christmastide, Natasha Rostova’s first ball, a moonlit night in Otradnoye, Prince Andrei at the battle of Austerlitz... Scenes of “peace” , family life are replaced by paintings that are important for the course of all world history, but for Tolstoy they are equivalent, connected in a single stream of time.

Margaret Mitchell: Gone with the Wind

Gone with the Wind is the only novel by Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949) for which she, a writer, emancipist and women's rights activist, received a Pulitzer Prize. This is a book about what makes us live and fight - no matter what is happening around us. For more than 70 years we have been reading this novel, for more than 70 years we have been admiring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in the film adaptation - and the story does not become outdated. Most likely, it is eternal.

Vladimir Nabokov: Lolita

“ Lolita” was published in 1955. Having caused a scandal on both sides of the ocean, this book raisedauthorto the top of the literary Olympus and became one of the most famous and, without a doubt, the greatest works of the 20th century. Today, when the polemical passions around “Lolita” have long subsided, we can confidently say that this is a book about great love that has overcome illness, death and time, love open to infinity, “loveat first sight, from the last glance, from the eternal glance.”

Daniel Defoe: The Life and Amazing Adventures of the Sailor Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe's famous novel was published almost 300 years ago. But even now, after many, many decades, the exciting adventures of Robinson Crusoe still captivate readers. The life of a sailor, who by chance finds himself on a desert island, is full of amazing events. And how many difficulties befall him!

Alexandre Dumas: The Three Musketeers

Where should a poor Gascon nobleman go if all he has is courage, a noble heart and ambition? Well of course inParis! And of course, such a brave man belongs among the royal musketeers. However, the honor of being in this privileged regiment must still be earned, and the surest way... is to make powerful enemies and make friends. D'Artagnan brilliantly succeeded in doing both...

Ilf, Petrov: Twelve chairs

The famous feuilleton novel by Ilf and Petrov “The twelve Chairs ” was first published in 1928. The story of two swindlers who set out in search of Madame Petukhova’s diamonds brought the authors unprecedented success. But few know that one of the most popular works of RussianliteratureThe twentieth century, which went through hundreds of successful reprints, was distorted by Soviet censorship: not only individual phrases and episodes, but also entire chapters were not allowed to be published.

Ray Bradbury: 451° Fahrenheit

“Fahrenheit 451” is a novel that brought the writer world fame. 451° Fahrenheit is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns. Ray Bradbury's philosophical dystopia paints a hopeless picture of the development of post-industrial society; this is the world of the future, in which all written publications are mercilessly destroyed by a special detachment of firefighters, and the possession of books is prosecuted by law, interactive television successfully serves to fool everyone...

Charles Dickens: The Life of David Copperfield as Told by Himself

The novel by the great English writer has won the love and recognition of readers all over the world. Largely autobiographical, this novel tells the story of a boy forced to fight alone against a cruel, bleak world inhabited by evil teachers, selfish factory owners and soulless servants of the law. In this war, David can only be saved by moral strength, purity of heart and talent that can turn a ragamuffin into the greatest writer in England.

Jules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

One of the most fascinating novels by J. Verne. Scientist biologist Pierre Aronnax and harpooner Ned Land go in search of strange fish noticed by sailors in different parts Sveta. The mysterious creature turns out to be a submarine designed by the mysterious Captain Nemo.

Arthur Doyle: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Peru by the English writer and journalist Arthur Conan Doyle owns historical, adventure, fantasy novels and works on spiritualism, but in world literature he entered as the creator of the Greatest Detective of all time - Sherlock Holmes. A noble and fearless fighter against Evil, possessing a sharp mind and extraordinary powers of observation, the detective uses his deductive method to solve the most intricate puzzles, often saving human lives.

Fairy tale modern classic Leonid Filatov is the best book for family reading, half of the text of which has already been parsed into aphorisms and anecdotes. Here is the first fully illustrated edition. Characteristic characters, witty mise-en-scène - one of the most striking books of the twentieth century is finally being published in a wonderful design.

Antoine Saint-Exupéry: The Little Prince

A touching, kind and philosophical work by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with original drawings. A book addressed to children will accompany you throughout your life, each time revealing itself in a new way.

Strugatsky, Strugatsky: It's hard to be a god

Perhaps the most famous of the works of the Strugatsky brothers. One of the most famous stories of Russian science fiction. A fascinating, dramatic story of the life, love and adventures of “Don Rumata” from the kingdom of Arkanar on a distant planet - a knight with two swords, under whose name Anton, a resident from the planet Earth of the 22nd century, is hiding.

Lewis Carroll: Alice in Wonderland

We have prepared books that everyone should read, regardless of gender and age. Here you will find publications about travel, increasing personal productivity, the psychology of relationships between men and women, body language and more. Let's get started!

1. “Get out of your comfort zone. Change your life: 21 methods for increasing personal effectiveness"

About the author: Brian was a poor student and did not graduate from high school; he traveled the world for 8 years as part of a cargo ship crew. He worked as a sales agent (within a year he became the best in the company), two years later he became a sales manager, and after 3 years he became a vice president (at the age of 25). World-renowned consultant, speaker.

About the book: when you're looking for books to read, start with this one. World bestseller. The author provides the reader with 21 proven methods for increasing efficiency to get quick results in your personal and professional life. To implement them into your life, you need to develop the necessary habits. Brian identified three factors in creating a good habit:

• hardness;
• discipline;
• perseverance.

Anyone can develop all these qualities if they have the desire. This publication will help you do this easily and naturally. The roadmap for creating the right habits is in your hands. Readable in one go. One of the best-selling books in the world for increasing personal effectiveness (circulation of more than 1.3 million copies, translated into 40 languages). The publication is included in our TOP 10 books on self-development.

Feature of the book: simple and effective ways, accessible to everyone, will help you set and achieve goals in the shortest possible time. Motivates and inspires.

Who is it for: for everyone without exception. From the “Must Read” series.

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2. “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”

About the author: John's first marriage did not work out. The second was on the verge of divorce, until one day his wife remarked to him that he was not there when she really needed him. From that moment on, John realized how important any “little things” are in a relationship. One of the most famous specialists in human relationships. He has written more than 17 books on psychology. She has a doctorate in Human Psychology and Sexuality.

About the book: Most psychologists focus on the similarities between men and women, but John, on the contrary, draws attention to the differences between the sexes. For example, women are sure that men do not know how to listen, but the point is different. When a woman begins to talk about her problems to a man, the latter immediately tries to find a solution, but she needs to speak out and feel supported and that her difficulties matter to him.

Another example: a man is unable to complete some task on his own and a woman considers it her duty to help with advice, and at that moment he sees a lack of confidence in his abilities and an attempt to remake him.

The publication was included in the 10 most influential publications over the past 25 years. The total circulation since its first edition is more than 10 million copies. An undisputed bestseller and one of the best on the psychology of relationships between men and women. A book worth reading if you want to make yours better and understand what your partner wants.

Feature of the book: An interesting “points system” from the author allows you to roughly calculate the number of “points” for a particular action from both partners and understand which actions in a relationship are more important than others. As a result, you understand what is really important to your partner and what is expected of you.

Who is it for: for those who want to have a healthy relationship with their partner and understand each other better (16+).

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About the author: Ayn Rand (formerly Alisa Zinovievna Rosenbaum from St. Petersburg) was already reading and writing at the age of 4. In 1926 she moved to America, where she remained until the end of her life. She wrote a number of philosophical works, but the most popular books were Atlas Shrugged and The Source.

About the book:“Atlas Shrugged” is without a doubt deservedly included in the TOP 10 books worth reading. Bestseller, one of the most popular motivational and business publications in the world. It took 12 years of the author’s life to write the work, 2 of which were spent on the speech of the main character, John Galt. Included in the TOP 10 inspiring.

The plot is fictional: the events take place in America. The political elite is ousting business from all industries, destroying competition, and placing its people in leadership positions large companies, although the latter do not understand anything about it. After this, large entrepreneurs begin to disappear without a trace, one by one. This continues until they all disappear and the country plunges into chaos. It is not surprising that sales of the book increased sharply after the 2008 crisis. People find answers to their questions in it precisely at such moments. Three inspiring volumes that intrigue, inspire and motivate.

Feature of the book: amazingly fascinating story, thoughts of great philosophers ancient Greece, allows you to look at the world with different eyes.

Who is it for: for all those who are successful and strive for success.

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4. “Everywhere is like home: how we sold our home, changed our lives and saw the world”

About the author: When Lynn was 69, she and her husband (Tim) decided they wanted to travel more before they got too old. They sold the house, got rid of unnecessary things, found new owners for their dog, collected all their savings, made a plan and went to travel the world.

About the book: undisputed bestseller. One of the best travel publications. This amazing, inspiring story is about two retirees who decided to discover new, unexplored places in the vast world that surrounds us. They got rid of everything unnecessary, sold all their things and went on an unforgettable trip: Mexico, Argentina, France, Portugal, England, Ireland, Morocco, Turkey... All this despite their zodiac sign - Libra.

We guarantee that it will draw you in from the first pages. A fascinating and unforgettable story. Among other things, it is surprising how harmonious their relationship is and how much they love each other and this is in their advanced age. Readable in one go. Inspires, uplifts, energizes. The publication is included in our exciting top ten.

Feature of the book: in fact, this is an instruction for travelers: what needs to be done before the trip, what you will encounter and what nuances should be taken into account. Lynn shares some wisdom about her husband. They proved that there may not be a “retirement age” - it all depends on you.

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5. “Brain Development: How to Read Faster, Remember Better, and Achieve Greater Goals”

About the author: Roger is a professional speaker and personal growth coach, used by employees of many large companies. Roger has a rare trait - he can easily and simply explain how to engage in personal growth and, best of all, all this in an entertaining way. No complicated recommendations or “water”. Perhaps this contributed to his ex work– variety comedian (more than 8 years).

• set goals that inspire you;
• use your time effectively;
• train your brain;
• read 2-4 times faster;
• and... something else useful.

This is your personal trainer, serious, but with a sense of humor. He's not asking you to change, but to become a little better. Not 100%, but just change the degree under which you can see the situation differently. It can be read in one go, but you will have to stop and do exercises (very interesting and practical). You will improve your memory, reading speed, focus on your priorities and, ultimately, become a better person. Effective methods from the “here and now” series always delight and inspire. But “simple” does not mean “easy”. Be prepared to put in the work.

Feature of the book: simple, effective, “here and now” exercises will help you quickly develop basic skills for personal effectiveness. No "water".

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About the book:“An amazing book, it can change your life” - this is what Tom Peters said about this publication. The Times rated her as one of the 25 most influential business publications. Over 20 million sales worldwide. It is included not only in our TOP “Books Worth Reading,” but in many others. Seven skills that will take your standard of living to new heights:

1. Be proactive.
2. When you start, imagine your end goal.
3. Do what needs to be done first.
4. Think win-win.
5. Try to hear first and then be heard.
6. Achieve synergy (strive for creative, mutually beneficial interactions).
7. Sharpen your saw (constantly improve).

Stephen took the position that a person can always choose how to react to what is happening around him: someone stepped on your shoes in public transport, someone called you a fool, someone deceived you, etc. The point is that no one can hurt you without your consent. It will help you not only understand and shape your life goals, providing all the necessary tools for this, but also to achieve them. 100% guarantee that after reading you will become a better person. Use this masterpiece as road map. The publication is included in our list of the best business books.

Feature of the book: well-structured material, vivid examples, simple recommendations.

Who is it for: for anyone who wants to increase their productivity levels and improve their lives. A must read for those who want to climb career ladder or create your own successful business.

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About the book:“The Psychology of Influence” is written in an easy and accessible manner. A lot of interesting and funny examples clearly illustrate the work of certain principles and techniques of persuasion. At the most modern scientific level the mechanisms of motivation, assimilation of information and decision-making are analyzed. The author identifies 6 basic principles of persuasion:

1. Reciprocity: give something to someone else to get something in return.
2. Commitment: people want their beliefs to align with their values.
3. Social proof: there is nothing stronger feelings than a feeling based on observing the actions of other people.
4. Power: you will obey me!
5. Sympathy: The more you like someone, the stronger their impact on you.
6. Shortage: when you realize that something is missing, you will want it more.

If you are looking for books worth reading and want to clearly understand how to negotiate when you are being manipulated and improve your communication skills, then be sure to read this one. Included in the list of the best in psychology.

Feature of the book: in fact, this is a textbook on social psychology, conflictology and management. Everything is extremely simple and clear.

Who is it for: for sales professionals, speakers, executives, entrepreneurs, anyone whose work involves persuading others.

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About the book: Tina teaches you to think outside the box, to see opportunities where most see only problems. One of the assignments she gave her students in class: You have 5 dollars and only 60 minutes to earn money. In the end, the winners received up to $650. Question: “What did they do to earn 600 in 60 minutes with 5 dollars?” You will learn the answer to this and many other questions on self-development by reading this publication.

Feature of the book: Each chapter is a challenge to everyday thinking, with suggestions and recommendations that will allow you to see problems as opportunities. Just practice.

Who is it for: for entrepreneurs and people who want to learn to think outside the box. A must read for entrepreneurs.

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About the authors: famous couple from Australia. Alan Pease wrote his first bestseller (Body Language, over 20 million copies sold worldwide) at the age of 26. The author now has dozens of popular books on psychology. Barbara is a model and former fashion magazine publisher.

About the book: an expanded edition of the previous bestseller (Body Language). After reading, you will be able to easily determine when a person is unhappy, trying to deceive you, or showing genuine interest, and much more.

Feature of the book: everything about body movements, their interpretation, evaluation, possible consequences. Everything is accompanied detailed description, examples and photographs.

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10. “Willpower. How to develop and strengthen willpower"

About the book: Who among us has not at least once wished to strengthen our willpower? After all her research, Kelly came to the conclusion that willpower is the same muscle as the biceps or chest muscles. It can and should be trained. Who would have thought that sleep and rest have such an impact on our willpower? From the book you will learn how to train, strengthen and develop it to unprecedented heights.

Feature of the book: Each chapter describes one key idea and how it can be applied to your goals. All together this is a 10 week educational course to cultivate your willpower.

Who is it for: absolutely for everyone who was waiting for a “magic kick” and those who have problems with willpower.

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Anna Karenina. Lev Tolstoy

The greatest love story of all time. A story that has not left the stage, has been filmed countless times - and has still not lost the boundless charm of passion - destructive, destructive, blind passion - but all the more bewitching for its greatness.

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Master and Margarita. Michael Bulgakov

This is the most mysterious of the novels in the entire history of Russian literature of the 20th century. This is a novel that is almost officially called “The Gospel of Satan.” This is “The Master and Margarita”. A book that can be read and reread dozens, hundreds of times, but most importantly, it is still impossible to understand. So, which pages of “The Master and Margarita” were dictated by the Forces of Light?

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Wuthering Heights. Emily Brontë

A mystery novel included in the top ten best novels of all time! The story of a stormy, truly demonic passion that has been exciting the imagination of readers for more than one and a half hundred years. Katie gave her heart to her cousin, but ambition and a thirst for wealth push her into the arms of a rich man. Forbidden attraction turns into a curse for secret lovers, and one day.

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Eugene Onegin. Alexander Pushkin

“Have you read “Onegin”? What can you say about “Onegin”? These are the questions that are constantly repeated among writers and Russian readers,” noted the writer, enterprising publisher and, by the way, the hero of Pushkin’s epigrams, Thaddeus Bulgarin, after the publication of the second chapter of the novel. For a long time now it has not been customary to evaluate ONEGIN. In the words of the same Bulgarin, it is “written in Pushkin’s poems. That's enough."

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Notre Dame Cathedral. Victor Hugo

A story that has survived centuries, become canon and given its heroes the glory of household names. A story of love and tragedy. The love of those to whom love was not given and not allowed - by religious dignity, physical weakness or someone else's evil will. The gypsy Esmeralda and the deaf hunchback bell-ringer Quasimodo, the priest Frollo and the captain of the royal riflemen Phoebus de Chateaupert, the beautiful Fleur-de-Lys and the poet Gringoire.

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Gone With the Wind. Margaret Mitchell

The Great Saga of Civil War in the USA and about the fate of the wayward and ready to go over heads Scarlett O'Hara was first published more than 70 years ago and does not become outdated to this day. This is Margaret Mitchell's only novel for which she received a Pulitzer Prize. A story about a woman whom neither an unconditional feminist nor a staunch supporter of house-building is ashamed to emulate.

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Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare

This is the highest tragedy about love that human genius can create. A tragedy that has been filmed and is being filmed. A tragedy that does not leave the theater stage to this day - and to this day it sounds as if it was written yesterday. Years and centuries go by. But one thing remains and will forever remain unchanged: “There is no sadder story in the world than the story of Romeo and Juliet...”

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The Great Gatsby. Francis Fitzgerald

“The Great Gatsby” is the pinnacle not only in Fitzgerald’s work, but also one of the highest achievements in world prose of the 20th century. Although the novel takes place in the “roaring” twenties of the last century, when fortunes were made literally from nothing and yesterday’s criminals became millionaires overnight, this book lives outside of time, because, telling the story of the broken destinies of the generation of the “Jazz Age”.

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Three Musketeers. Alexandr Duma

The most famous historical and adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas tells about the adventures of the Gascon d'Artagnan and his musketeer friends at the court of King Louis XIII.

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Count of Monte Cristo. Alexandr Duma

The book presents one of the most exciting adventure novels of the classic of French literature of the 19th century, Alexandre Dumas.

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Triumphal Arch. Erich Remarque

One of the most beautiful and tragic love novels in the history of European literature. The story of Dr. Ravic, a refugee from Nazi Germany, and the beautiful Joan Madu, who is entangled in the “unbearable lightness of being,” takes place in pre-war Paris. And the alarming time in which these two happened to meet and fall in love with each other becomes one of the main characters of the Arc de Triomphe.

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The man who laughs. Victor Hugo

Gwynplaine, a lord by birth, was sold as a child to comprachicos bandits, who made a fair jester out of the child, carving a mask of “eternal laughter” on his face (at the courts of the European nobility of that time there was a fashion for cripples and freaks who amused the owners). Despite all the trials, Gwynplaine retained the best human qualities and his love.

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Martin Eden. Jack London

A simple sailor, in whom it is easy to recognize the author himself, goes through a long, full of hardships path to literary immortality... By chance, finding himself in secular society, Martin Eden is doubly happy and surprised... both by the creative gift that awakened in him, and by the divine image of the young Ruth Morse, so not similar to all the people he knew before... From now on, two goals are relentlessly facing him.

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Sister Kerry. Theodore Dreiser

The publication of Theodore Dreiser's first novel was fraught with such difficulties that it led its creator to severe depression. But the further fate of the novel “Sister Carrie” turned out to be happy: it was translated into many foreign languages, reprinted in millions of copies. New and new generations of readers enjoy immersing themselves in the vicissitudes of Caroline Mieber's fate.

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American tragedy. Theodore Dreiser

The novel “An American Tragedy” is the pinnacle of the work of the outstanding American writer Theodore Dreiser. He said: “No one creates tragedies - life creates them. Writers only portray them.” Dreiser managed to portray the tragedy of Clive Griffiths so talentedly that his story does not leave the modern reader indifferent.

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Les Misérables. Victor Hugo

Jean Valjean, Cosette, Gavroche - the names of the heroes of the novel have long become household names, the number of its readers in the century and a half since the publication of the book has not become smaller, the novel has not lost popularity. A kaleidoscope of faces from all walks of French society first half of the 19th century centuries, bright, memorable characters, sentimentality and realism, intense, exciting plot.

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The adventures of the good soldier Schweik. Jaroslav Hasek

A great, original and outrageous novel. A book that can be perceived both as a “soldier’s tale” and as a classic work directly related to the traditions of the Renaissance. This is a sparkling text that makes you laugh until you cry, and a powerful call to “put down your arms,” and one of the most objective historical evidence in satirical literature.

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Iliad. Homer

The attractiveness of Homer’s poems lies not only in the fact that their author introduces us to a world separated from modernity by tens of centuries and yet unusually real thanks to the genius of the poet, who preserved in his poems the beat of contemporary life. Homer's immortality lies in the fact that his brilliant creations contain inexhaustible reserves of universal human values ​​- reason, goodness and beauty.

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St. John's wort. James Cooper

Cooper managed to find and describe in his books the originality and unexpected brightness of the newly discovered continent, which managed to captivate the whole of modern Europe. Each new novel by the writer was eagerly awaited. The exciting adventures of the fearless and noble hunter and tracker Natty Bumppo captivated both young and adult readers..

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Doctor Zhivago. Boris Pasternak

The novel “Doctor Zhivago” is one of the outstanding works of Russian literature, which for many years remained closed to a wide range of readers in our country, who knew about it only through scandalous and unscrupulous party criticism.

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Don Quixote. Miguel Cervantes

What do the names of Amadis of Gaul, Palmer of England, Don Belianis of Greece, Tirant the White tell us today? But it was precisely as a parody of the novels about these knights that “The Cunning Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was created. And this parody has survived the genre being parodied for centuries. "Don Quixote" was recognized best novel throughout the history of world literature.

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Ivanhoe. Walter Scott

“Ivanhoe” is a key work in the series of novels by W. Scott, which take us to medieval England. The young knight Ivanhoe, who secretly returned from the Crusade to his homeland and was deprived of his inheritance by the will of his father, will have to defend his honor and the love of the beautiful lady Rowena... King Richard the Lionheart and the legendary robber Robin Hood will come to his aid.

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Headless horseman. Reed Main

The plot of the novel is so skillfully constructed that it keeps you in suspense until the very last page. It is no coincidence that the exciting story of the noble mustanger Maurice Gerald and his lover, the beautiful Louise Poindexter, investigating the sinister mystery of the headless horseman, whose figure terrifies the inhabitants of the savannah upon his appearance, was extremely loved by readers in Europe and Russia.

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Dear friend. Guy de Maupassant

The novel “Dear Friend” became one of the symbols of the era. This is Maupassant's most powerful novel. Through the story of Georges Duroy, who is making his way to the top, the true morals of high French society are revealed; the spirit of corruption that reigns in all its spheres contributes to the fact that an ordinary and immoral person, such as Maupassant’s hero, easily achieves success and wealth.

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Dead Souls. Nikolay Gogol

The publication of the first volume of N. Gogol’s “Dead Souls” in 1842 caused heated controversy among contemporaries, splitting society into fans and opponents of the poem. “...Speaking of “ Dead souls“-you can talk a lot about Russia...” - this judgment of P. Vyazemsky explained main reason disputes. The author’s question is still relevant: “Rus, where are you rushing, give me the answer?”

I'll quit smoking on Monday. Next week I'll start running and join the gym. This weekend I'll clean up my room and find a job. We should do something else, right?

2019 has fallen on our shoulders. It's time to get off the couch, open your eyes, drink mineral water and finally start. I have compiled for you 2 lists of books of world and Russian literature, which you should read at least in 2016, if you have not done so earlier. Let's start, perhaps, with the “boring” Russian classics. Listen!

Fyodor Dostoevsky "The Dream of a Funny Man"

Have you also thought about suicide at least once in your life? If not, then this is not a reason to ignore Dostoevsky’s story. Everyone knows this author purely from the book “Crime and Punishment,” however, in my opinion, in order to fully understand the essence of Dostoevsky, one should start with the story “The Dream of a Funny Man.” How can one understand the essence of human existence before the last shot in the head? How can you exchange paradise for world wars and hatred of your neighbor? And the main thing is how not to pull the trigger. The end of the story can be entitled with the expression “Cherchez la femme”; if you understand why, then everything was not in vain.

Anton Chekhov "Ward number 6"

What do you think, Russian classics with a shot of vodka goes better? I have a subjective opinion on this matter, but what about the views of Comrade Gromov? How to combine reading books, a glass of vodka, a psychiatric hospital and two brilliant people with completely different and at the same time identical views on existence in this world? This kind of oxymoron permeates the entire story about the sad truth of the cheerful Chekhov. Have you already figured out what to drink with your literature?

Evgeniy Zamyatin “We”

Evgeny Zamyatin can safely be considered the founder of the great genre of dystopia. I am sure that if you chose him, you simply must know such great dystopians as Orrwell and Huxley. If these names mean anything to you, then without even thinking, buy yourself Zamyatin and start devouring it by the tablespoonful. The construction system, coupon relations and all capital letters. Instead of people. Instead of names. Instead of life.

Leo Tolstoy "The Death of Ivan Ilyich"

On the cover of this book I would write in huge red letters: “Caution! Causes frustration, pain and awareness. Sentimental stupid people are strictly prohibited.” Forget about the hackneyed book "War and Peace", here is a completely different side of Leo Tolstoy, which is worth all the volumes of the huge novel. Trying to find deep semantic subtext in the story “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”, you will miss the most important thing that lies on the surface. A banal, simple truth that is accessible to everyone, eludes us every time. If you found it in the story, and also learned to live by it, my bow and white envy to you.

Ivan Goncharov "Oblomov"

Here's something, and in the novel "Oblomov" it's easier than ever to find yourself. Alas. How wonderful it is to contemplate this life from the outside, when the stupid vanity of this world passes you by. The first love, which for some reason makes you get up from the sofa, obsessive friends who are always trying to drag your lazy ass into the world - how absurd this whole “bubbling life” is. Avoid it, contemplate, think and dream, dream, dream! If you are a like-minded person with this statement, congratulations, your soul mate has been found in the main character of the novel “Oblomov”.

Maxim Gorky "Passion-face"

It is no coincidence that Gorky’s work received such a symbolic name “Passion-Face”, because the story is impossible to read without trembling in the knees. If you love children too much, don't read. If you are impressionable and emotional, don’t read. If girls with syphilis absolutely disgust you, don’t read. In general, don’t listen to me now, open the book and begin to be afraid of the cruel realities of this life. The social bottom, dirt, vulgarity and yet truly happy, “pure” people in children's and adults' swords about impossible happiness.

Nikolai Gogol "The Overcoat"

A small man against a huge scary society, or how to lose everything that is dear to you, even if it’s a simple overcoat. A stingy official, an unnecessary environment, little happiness in exchange for great disappointment and death as the only logical conclusion. It is through the example of Akakiy Bashmachkin that we will consider a large, weighty and significant problem of society - the theft of an overcoat.

Anton Chekhov "Man in a Case"

How do you maintain relationships with your work colleagues, classmates or friends? I would recommend one great way to improve your communication skills - come visit them and remain silent. I give you a 100% guarantee that society will be delighted with you. An umbrella in a case, a watch in a case, a face in a case. A kind of shell behind which a person tries to hide, to protect himself from the outside world. A man who even managed to stuff his sincere love into a cover and protect it not only from the object of love, but also from himself. So what about maintaining relationships? Shall we keep quiet?

Alexander Pushkin “The Bronze Horseman”

And again we meet big problem a little man, only this time in Pushkin’s work “The Bronze Horseman”. Evgeniy, Parasha, Peter and a love story, it would seem, what could be more ideal for the plot of a romantic drama? But no, this is not “Eugene Onegin”. We break love, we break a city, we break a person, we add a drop of symbolic image to this bronze horseman and get the perfect recipe for one of the best poems Pushkin.

Fyodor Dostoevsky "Notes from Underground"

And closing the list of Russian classics will be the one with whom we, in fact, started - the great beloved Dostoevsky. It is no coincidence that I put “Notes from the Underground” in the final place. After all, this work is not just exciting, it is wild in places, so to speak. Increased awareness of being - fatal disease. Activity is the lot of the limited and stupid. If you like these interpretations, then Dostoevsky will suit your taste, and if you have also humiliated prostitutes at least once in your life, then the “underground” will become your favorite place to stay.

About the 10 best foreign classic books read the second part of the list of books for 2016. Love Russian classics.

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In Russia, literature has its own direction, different from any other. The Russian soul is mysterious and incomprehensible. The genre reflects both Europe and Asia, which is why the best classical Russian works are extraordinary, striking in their soulfulness and vitality.

Main actor- soul. For a person, his position in society, the amount of money is not important, it is important for him to find himself and his place in this life, to find the truth and peace of mind.

The books of Russian literature are united by the features of a writer who has the gift of the great Word, who has completely devoted himself to this art of literature. The best classics saw life not flatly, but multifacetedly. They wrote about life not of random destinies, but of those expressing existence in its most unique manifestations.

Russian classics are so different, with different destinies, but what unites them is that literature is recognized as a school of life, a way of studying and developing Russia.

Russian classical literature was created the best writers from different parts of Russia. It is very important where the author was born, because this determines his formation as a person, his development, and it also affects his writing skills. Pushkin, Lermontov, Dostoevsky were born in Moscow, Chernyshevsky in Saratov, Shchedrin in Tver. Poltava region in Ukraine is the birthplace of Gogol, Podolsk province - Nekrasov, Taganrog - Chekhov.

The three great classics, Tolstoy, Turgenev and Dostoevsky, were completely different people from each other, had different destinies, complex characters and great talents. They made a huge contribution to the development of literature, writing their best works, which still excite the hearts and souls of readers. Everyone should read these books.

Another important difference between the books of Russian classics is that they ridicule the shortcomings of a person and his way of life. Satire and humor are the main features of the works. However, many critics said that this was all slander. And only true connoisseurs saw how the characters are both comical and tragic at the same time. Such books always touch the soul.

Here you can find the best works of classical literature. You can download books of Russian classics for free or read them online, which is very convenient.

We present to your attention the 100 best books of Russian classics. IN full list The books included the best and most memorable works of Russian writers. This literature is known to everyone and is recognized by critics from all over the world.

Of course, our list of top 100 books is just a small part that brings together the best works of the great classics. It can be continued for a very long time.

A hundred books that everyone should read in order to understand not only how they used to live, what were the values, traditions, priorities in life, what they were striving for, but to find out in general how our world works, how bright and pure the soul can be and how valuable it is for a person, for the development of his personality.

The top 100 list includes the best and most famous works Russian classics. The plot of many of them is known from school. However, some books are difficult to understand at a young age and require wisdom that is acquired over the years.

Of course, the list is far from complete; it can be continued endlessly. Reading such literature is a pleasure. She doesn’t just teach something, she radically changes lives, helps us understand simple things that we sometimes don’t even notice.

We hope you liked our list of classic books of Russian literature. You may have already read some of it, and some not. A great reason to make your own personal list of books, your top ones that you would like to read.

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