It’s got to be one of the fastest, easiest to comprehend classic books. And yet you get all the intellectual credit of reading any of those old-timey books with their antiquated language and boring social situ
One of the funniest English books ever written. 34. The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde A coded and epigrammatic melodrama inspired by his own tortured homosexuality. 35. The Diary of a Nobody George Grossmith This classic of Victorian suburbia will always be renowned for the character of M...
According to Beethoven expert and Classic FM presenter,John Suchet, “A good Beethoven performance should turn your knuckles white from gripping the arms of your seat, your nerves shredded, but leaving you imbued with a feeling of exhilaration and triumph — as well as deep love and admiration....
works declared a classic within certain genres but, despite repeated reprinting, largely forgotten by the general reading public. Which is appropriate in this case perhaps, as Ward Moore's novel has to do with changing history. Did someone go back in time to remove copies of...Bring the Jub...
Beethoven is considered by many the greatest classical music mind of all time. From his symphonies to his sonatas, I’m going to count down this extraordinary composer’s most memorable pieces of music.
The 61 Greatest Indie Books of All Time Indie books are books that have been self-published, or published by smaller presses. Think of them as the small business of the book economy: they can produce amazing titles but often struggle to get the recognition they deserve. As a launchpad ...
Her extensive repertoire spans from classic works such as Mozart's Flute Concertos to contemporary pieces, showcasing her commitment to innovation and originality. Jasmine Choi's compelling performances and relentless pursuit of excellence make her one of the best flautists in history. 5 ...
Road to Perdition is an awesome example of a comic book turned into a movie that has nothing to do with classic superheroes. These are the best of the best of the comic book movie genre, and many star some of the best actors in all of Hollywood. Furthermore, you'll find that this ...
The inclusion of prostitution and sexual promiscuity in the plot was also original for its time, and also acted as the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness."Henry FieldingA Signet Classicoxford library of the worlds great books...
Their breakthrough was the 1966 Ray Charles party classic "Let's Go Get Stoned," but once the duo went to work at Motown, romantic love became their sole topic. ("I get bored when I'm not writing about love," Ashford once said. "Politics or social commentary don't inspire me. Love...