Modern Classics

Modern classics have been defined as books published after the first World War during a time when new ideology about gender, race, and class began emerging. However, generally, a modern classic refers to a book that has timeless elements set in a more modern environment.
 

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1. Siddhartha

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Author:
Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
Series:
Penguin twentieth-century classics
Average Rating:
4.4 stars
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Description:
The tale of a young man's journey of self discovery. Blends elements of psychoanalysis and Asian religions to probe an Indian aristocrat's efforts to renounce sensual and material pleasures and discover ultimate spiritual truths.

2. Sons and lovers

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Author:
Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
Average Rating:
4 stars
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Widely regarded as D.H. Lawrence's masterpiece, Sons and Lovers is a sprawling, multi-generational look at family relationships, class dynamics, and the intimate ties with others that pull young adults toward independence. This largely autobiographical novel made Lawrence's reputation as a writer—it's a must read for fans of classic literary fiction.