Recommended Reading

[Hunger Artist]

I am interested in the following categories: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and lastly Modernist literary works. I do understand that this section of the forum is dedicated solely to literature, however philosophical works would very much be enjoyed and welcomed. Thank you for your time.

[Charles Darnay]

You do realize how vague your request is, right? Be more specific.

[Hunger Artist]

Honestly I'm not looking for anything in particular, all that I want is to explore and deepen my knowledge. Therefore, I'm open to any suggestions that are willing to be given.

[hawthorns]

I'd take a look at the top novels/authors sticky posts. Tons of good recommendations there.

[kelby_lake]

If you like the Classics....the Ancient Greek Tragedies. At least read Oedipus Rex.
If you like the Renaissance....Shakespeare.
If you like Modernism...The Waste Land. If you like easy modernism, quite a few writers of the twenties and thirties are categorised under that. It's actually a pretty vague label covering everything from TS Eliot/Virginia Woolf to Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Maybe read Lady Chatterley's Lover- not because it's the best but because it's quite controversial.

[fb0252]

try this. it covers all ur timeframes

http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Mosaic-Hundred-Exemplary-Creative/dp/0446691291/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336621313&sr=1-2

[Hunger Artist]

Thank you everyone for giving me your recommendations, and @fb0252: I will definitely check it out. I'm looking forward to seeing future recommendations.