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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)
1.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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  "The classic dystopian novel!"
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We (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
2.  We (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics) by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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  "The inspiration for 1984, a must for the dystopian society enthusiast"
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A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics)
3.  A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics) by Anthony Burgess
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  "Another dystopian novel with a twist. Despite the violence, this is quite a humorous story with an interesting use of mock-Russian slang and almost comical characterisations."
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The Old Man and the Sea (Vintage Classics)
4.  The Old Man and the Sea (Vintage Classics) by Ernest Hemingway
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  "Best read in one sitting, this is a gripping story of an aging fisherman on a lone, epic fishing trip, possibly his last"
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A Farewell To Arms (Vintage Classics)
5.  A Farewell To Arms (Vintage Classics) by Ernest Hemingway
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  "A classic Hemingway novel set in First World War Italy. Violent and brutal at times, the story has an intermittent tinge of romance and sadness, and reflects on the futility of war"
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The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service (Penguin Popular Classics)
6.  The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service (Penguin Popular Classics) by Erskine Childers
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  "Set in the North Sea and coastal Germany at the turn of the 20th Century, predating WW1 by over a decade, this is a surprisingly prophetic novel of espionage and intrigue"
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The Essential Hemingway
7.  The Essential Hemingway by Ernest Hemingway
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  "For any fan of Hemingway or anyone who wants to check out his wrting, this truly is essential. Includes several of his shorter novels in full as well as a number of brilliant snippets"
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The Plot Against America
8.  The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
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  "Nothing to do with terrorism or 9/11, part fact, part fiction, this is the story of how things may have been for jewish families during WW2 had the pro-Nazi Lindberg been elected president"
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Burmese Days (Penguin Modern Classics)
9.  Burmese Days (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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  "If you like a good jungle-based story of a down-trodden anti-hero, this is the novel for you. Set in colonial Burma, this is partly inspired by Orwell's former role in the Burmese Police"
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Coming Up for Air (Penguin Modern Classics)
10.  Coming Up for Air (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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  "Possibly one of Orwell's best novels, this is the story of a middle-aged nobody in what would now be termed his mid-life crisis. No dystopian novel, but something many older men may well relate to!"
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The Road to Wigan Pier (Penguin Modern Classics)
11.  The Road to Wigan Pier (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "An interesting and at times humorous foray into the working class north of England. This extended essay clearly reveals Orwell's strong socialist sympathies and his anger at 1930s poverty"
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Essays (Penguin Modern Classics)
12.  Essays (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "An eclectic pick and mix of opinions, polemics and eulogies. Well worth delving into if you like a bit of dry, vitriolic humour"
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Penguin Modern Classics)
13.  Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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  "A gentle novel about a middle-class, down and out bookshop keeper and some time poet, struggling with his identity and social conscience"
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The Trial (Vintage Classics)
14.  The Trial (Vintage Classics) by Franz Kafka
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  "A fascinating yet frustrating novel. Amazing how a simple trial can get so complicated and surreal. Classic Kafka!"
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The Complete Short Stories (Vintage classics)
15.  The Complete Short Stories (Vintage classics) by Franz Kafka
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  "The best way to get a grasp of Kafka's unique style is to read this collection of short novels, thoughts and jottings. Included are some of his well known shorter stories such The Metamorphosis"
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Crime and Punishment (Penguin Popular Classics)
16.  Crime and Punishment (Penguin Popular Classics) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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  "Not as dark and depressing as the title may suggest. This is an intriguing story where you really get to understand and even sympathise with the main character, even though he is a murderer!"
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Heart of Darkness
17.  Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
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  "The basis for the film Apocolypse Now, this novella is more subtle than the film. Set in colonial west Africa, this is the story of the ivory trade and the search for one trader gone mad."
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The Quiet American: Centenary Celebration 2004
18.  The Quiet American: Centenary Celebration 2004 by Graham Greene
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  "Set in Vietnam before the USA's official involvement, this is an amazingly prophetic story concerning a typical Greene anti-hero (an English writer) and a meddling US Government employee"
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The Heart Of The Matter
19.  The Heart Of The Matter by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "Corruption, intrigue and love affairs set in colonial Africa in classic Graham Greene style. One of his best novels"
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The Third Man and the Fallen Idol (Vintage Classics)
20.  The Third Man and the Fallen Idol (Vintage Classics) by Graham Greene
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  "Worth reading for the second title, The Third Man. This is the source of the classic Orson Wells' film of the same name, set in post-War Vienna with all the usual complex Greenesque characters"
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Twenty-One Stories (Vintage Classics)
21.  Twenty-One Stories (Vintage Classics) by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "The perfect introduction to Graham Greene's inimitable style including some of his best shorter stories"
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Fictions
22.  Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges
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  "Borges' writing style is hard to classify and his stories, if that's what they are, are difficult to distinguish from factual essays. Fascinating nevetheless"
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Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings (Penguin Modern Classics)
23.  Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jorge Luis Borges
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  "This too is in the same style as Fictions and in fact includes many of the same stories - so this may be a better choice!"
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The Country of the Blind and other Selected Stories (Penguin Classics)
24.  The Country of the Blind and other Selected Stories (Penguin Classics) by H.G. Wells
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  "If you like your sci-fi stories to be short, this is just the thing for you. H G Wells was better known for his shorter stories and this book demonstrates why"
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The Adventures and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Penguin Classics)
25.  The Adventures and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Penguin Classics) by Arthur Conan Doyle
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  "Who hasn't heard of Sherlock Holmes? This is a series of short stories that is a great introduction to the eponymous detective"
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