1001 Books invites you to enjoy browsing and provides you with a guiding thread through the sparkling wealth of literature. It features books that have been elevated to cult novels by readers and critics worldwide. The careful selection was made by an international team consisting of 157 writers, literary scholars, and journalists. They have dusted off literary classics, rediscovered forgotten treasures, and scoured contemporary literature for the absolute must-reads.

Anyone picking up 1001 Books may miss some novels they love, but will find others they have yet to appreciate. This careful and extensive selection aims to appeal to many readers. Here, you will find concise reviews of the greatest novels of all time, including those that are less well-known today. From Aesop's fables to Zeno's conscience, and from Achebe to Zola, 1001 Books offers precise and critical information about works and authors that have captivated entire generations. Whether it's Berlin Alexanderplatz or The Buddenbrooks, whether Cervantes, Chandler, or Coetzee – here are the milestones and bestsellers of literary history.

Peter Boxall, the main editor, has led the creation of this monumental work in collaboration with 157 international reviewers.

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