# Classic Books Which Live Up To Their Reputation

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**Tags:** books-writing-myths\
**Created:** [December 19, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-books-which-live-up-to-their-reputation/976763 "2022-12-19T02:44:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 19, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-books-which-live-up-to-their-reputation/976763/45 "2022-12-19T20:26:56Z")

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I stumbled across this old thread, on much the same topic:

> [@Classic novels that have aged well.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-novels-that-have-aged-well/420599):
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> I want to become a more well-rounded reader, my current diet of sci-fi/fantasy literature is fun to read, but doesn’t make for great chat at cocktail parties. stuck_out_tongue So, name me some books that are considered “classics” of fiction (or non-fiction) that aren’t agonizingly dry or outdated. If it’s an entire author’s set of works, try and pick the best “starter” book if you can.

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