• Robert McCrum's 100 best novels: Jane Eyre 19. Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray The improving tale of Becky Sharp. • Robert McCrum's 100 best novels: Vanity Fair 20. The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne A classic investigation of the American mind. • Robert McCrum's 100 ...
This classic self-published whodunit is lightly salted with romance and humor to keep you moving through the fast-paced action. Indie Speculative Fiction 27. Trafik by Rikki Ducornet Buy on Amazon Add to library In a post-Earth universe, Quiver — a descendant of modern humans gestated in a...
One of the oldest anime characters in existence, Astro Boy first appeared on television screens in 1963, helping to usher in the phenomenon now known worldwide as anime. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the "father of manga," the original Astro Boy was a mix of the classic Pinocchio tale with the...
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...
George Martin's polished production and the innovative use of a string quartet made "Yesterday" a timeless classic. Its legacy endures as a cornerstone of the Fab Four's discography and '60s rock history. Released: 1965 Directed by: Richard Lester Also ranks #2 on The Best Beatles Movies, ...
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This list includes some of the greatest superhero movies as well as great film adaptations of graphic novels, which may not necessarily feature traditional heroes. Road to Perdition is an awesome example of a comic book turned into a movie that has nothing to do with classic superheroes. These...
The Execution: The Avalanches reportedly abandoned the concept early in production, but traces of it still guide them, particularly with the first few cuts and the classic title track. “Two Hearts in 3/4 Time” circles around Marlena Shaw’s cover of “Go Away Little Boy”; there are song...
Poldark is based on the saga of 18th-century tin mine owner, Ross Poldark, and his family introduced in the novels of Winston Graham. Suite from Poldark Blue Planet II (2017): Hans Zimmer David Attenborough’s series exploring the world’s vast and fascinating oceans has been recognised by ...
I’m getting a little impatient with the chronic conflation of the world’s earliest novels with the world’s greatest novels. Tom Jones serves as a model for what came later, yes. But we’ve had a lot of time to practice and perfect the novel since. Favorite Quotes: It does not smel...