When we talk about good books, everyone may have their own preferences and judging criteria. However, there are some books that are recognized as classics by a wide range of readers because of their excellent quality and wide influence. The following is a list of the top 10 books based on widespread recognition and literary merit.
1.Dream of the Red Chamber: One of the four great masterpieces of ancient China, it is known for its rich emotional depictions and profound social insights. By describing the life experiences of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and other characters, the book shows the various shortcomings of feudal society and the complexity of human nature.
2.One Hundred Years of Solitude: García Márquez's masterpiece, the pinnacle of Latin American magical realist literature. Through the legend of seven generations of the Buendía family, the history and culture of Colombian society is revealed.
3."The Siege": Qian Zhongshu's long story**, which is widely loved for its unique satirical techniques and humorous brushstrokes. **Through the experience and perception of the protagonist Fang Hongji, the problems and contradictions of Chinese society at that time are revealed.
4."The Old Man and the Sea": Hemingway's novella**, which tells the story of an elderly fisherman who fights a big fish. **With concise language and profound philosophy, it shows the courage and tenacity of human beings to fight against nature and fate.
5."Jane Eyre": Charlotte Brontë's classic**, based on the heroine Jane Eyre's growth and love story, shows women's firm belief in the pursuit of freedom and equality.
6.Hamlet: A classic of Shakespeare's tragedy, the Danish prince Hamlet fights with his family, the king, and his own heart to avenge his father's death. The show is known for its deep philosophical reflections and complex character development.
7."Alive": Yu Hua's long story**, which tells the tragic and tenacious life of an ordinary farmer, Fugui. **With simple language and sincere emotions, it shows the impermanence and tenacity of life.
8."Pride and Prejudice": Jane Austen's masterpiece, based on the love story of the heroine Elizabeth Bennet and the rich boy Darcy, reveals the concept of marriage and class problems in British society at that time.
9 "Journey to the West": Ancient Chinese gods and demons**, tells the legendary story of the four Tang monks and apprentices learning scriptures in the west. The book is loved by readers for its rich imagination and humorous strokes.
10 "Water Margin": Ancient Chinese heroic legend**, with the story of Song Jiang and other 108 heroes who rebelled in Liangshanbo as the main line, showing all kinds of injustices in the society at that time and the righteousness of heroes and heroes.
The above is a top 10 list of books based on widespread recognition and literary merit. These books not only have profound literary value, but also have the ability to touch the hearts of readers and provoke people to think about life, society and human nature.