My 10 favorite literature classics

So you want to understand me, huh? Well, this is certainly one path to take.

Classic novels were a major part of my childhood and may be part of the reason why I'm insane. Good luck to those of you who wish to be more like me!

“Writing is hard work and bad for the health.”

E B White

10. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

Of course, I must pay homage to the most recognized early female writer. I do love this book, though the film adaptations are lacking entirely.

9. Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens

The first chapter has to be the best. And please, may I have some more?

8. Frankenstein, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

I hated reading this at first. Hated it. Then I looked into Mary Shelley's life and noticed some parallels between her and the story so... what can I say? The book got way more interesting after that.

7. Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare

I can hear the groans already. This is here more so because of how I interpret the story rather than the typical romance and tragedy. Heads up, they aren't actually in love guys. Juliet is his rebound and forbidden fruit, and Romeo is her last chance at freedom.

6. The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas

I honestly don't remember most of what I read in this, but I do know that the movie is a lie, like most book-based movies.

5. The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett

This book gave me the feels. It also helped me understand babysitting and growing up a lot more. I recommend for immature pre-teens that need a bit of life shoved in their faces.

4. Lord of the Flies, William Golding

This book screwed me up so bad. Especially when the class had a debate and it was down to me and one other kid before the teacher pointed out how we "killed" everyone else in the class. Good times.

3. Little Women, Louisa May Alcott

This. Book. Got. Me. Through. Middle. School.

End of story.

2. Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck

Not gonna lie, I foreshadowed the whole book about a quarter of the way through. I still love it. Easy read.

1. The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

No joke, I almost named a flute Gatsby. I also named a star I drew for Astronomy class Fitzgerald... I have problems.