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The posters above have mentioned some good reasons, but I personally love this man's novels and stories too. His style is so fun and he really gives you a feel for the times his stories take place...

I like this novel called The Claverings. But if you want to go through the Warden, which isn't bad, if uneven, you'll be delighted at Barchester Towers. Then its up to you whether you want to keep...

I absolutely agree! You have a pretty impressive repertoire there.

I take it most on here have a few novelists who they felt compelled to read their complete works? Who are they and why? Do you tend to go through an author's work all at once, or do you just happen...

So, I finished Henry Esmond last weekend. I really enjoyed it, but it was not an easy read for me. I would be curious to know if any others have read it; maybe we could have some sort of discussion.

I loved this spooky story! The ending is pretty plain when you think about it, but without knowing Bierce and other short stories of similar types, I can see being a little bit confused.

Henry Esmond, Thackeray's personal favorite of his novels, written with loving labor, so I have heard. I have also heard from a prolific reader friend that he thought it was tedious, despite...

I wrote this story a while ago. I haven't really completed any since. For a while, I thought it was a piece of garbage after some negative responses I received, but on re reading it, I'm actually...

I second that! I was looking for him, and I'm glad that at least someone thought to mention him. Babbit is fantastic(so far the only one I've completed), and I'm actually working on his first...

Note: this is my first short story of this length. It is for a class. It is also a rough draft. I would appreciate constructive criticism, but hopefully you enjoy it as is as well.

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