But that wasn’t the case when Salinger wrote The Catcher in the Rye. The out of place, loner teenager trope is so overdone now that it’s cliche. It’s a thinly veiled critique of Communism. Life of farm animals as they struggle to form a society. Also, since this is a list predominately for men, the sacrificial act made by Aslan in this book is a great example of masculine love. LewisĪlthough not technically speaking the greatest work of fiction ever created, this book has lived in the hearts of so many that it deserves a spot on this list. ![]() #31 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. This book really causes you to stop and think about your own life and the things that might be leading you astray from your goals. Lewis dives into the common pitfalls men face as they progress through life and reach maturity. Less grandiose than his other works, the Nick Adams stories really grab the essence of Hemingway’s work, and largely focuses on the goings on in the life of a very young man. I like this collection of stories from Hemingway because of how intimate they are, and how simple. Only, it’s not really the fish they are after. Read it and you’ll see what I mean.Īnother great book by Hemingway, and one of the very books that inspired my love for the written word, this story is about a manly quest to obtain an epic fish. Oh, and the American Dream isn’t really a thing, either, according to this story. #16 The Great Gatsby by FitzgeraldĪnother of the great American novels, and perhaps THE Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby shows that love and happiness can’t be bought or bartered for. Read it without knowing anything about it. If you haven’t looked up anything about the plot yet, don’t. ![]() This book is too powerful to give any spoilers away for it – I unfortunately had it spoiled for me before I ever got the chance to read it. However, there’s one novel of his I like even better, and that is below. In all seriousness, however, there’s a reason this book ranks highest even among Hemingway’s novels, and it perfectly encapsulates everything that makes his novels great. A sometimes confusing, tragic story about a man who can’t use his manhood the way it was intended to be used (it was injured in the war) who loves a woman who can’t love him properly, and a bunch of bullfights.
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