10 Classics which failed to make the BBC top 100

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Waverley (English Library)
1.  Waverley (English Library) by Walter Scott
The list author says:
  "Sad that Sir Wattie is only really remembered for Ivanhoe these days. His Scottish novels are far better."
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Kidnapped (Penguin Classics)
2.  Kidnapped (Penguin Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson
The list author says:
  "A true classic, following in Scott's footsteps in entangling his main character in true historical events. Not just for children"
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Atonement
3.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Must be one of the finest writers around. Draws you into the story and doesn't let you go."
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Notre-Dame de Paris (Oxford World's Classics)
4.  Notre-Dame de Paris (Oxford World's Classics) by Victor Hugo
The list author says:
  "Ultimately tragic story but surprisingly full of humour and wit. Wonderful."
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The Crow Road
5.  The Crow Road by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "All of his books are excellent and this is probably the best of the bunch."
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High Fidelity
6.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Probably just shades it from Fever Pitch and About a Boy"
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The First Man in Rome
7.  The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough
The list author says:
  "First and best of the series. Couldn't put it down."
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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves"
8.  The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "I got completely wrapped up in these books. Much more than I ever did with Tolkien."
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The Odyssey (Penguin Classics)
9.  The Odyssey (Penguin Classics) by Homer
The list author says:
  "The best adventure story ever told? How could they leave this out?"
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The War of the Worlds (Modern Library)
10.  The War of the Worlds (Modern Library) by H.G. Wells
The list author says:
  "Genius.."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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