by William Faulkner (1950)
An allegorical story of World War I set in the trenches in France and dealing ostensibly with a mutiny in a French regiment.
John Steinbeck
In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row—the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Monterey, John Steinbeck once more brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears—from Fauna, new headmistress of the local brothel, to Hazel, a bum whose mother must have wanted a daughter.
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories is a celebrated work by Isaac Bashevis Singer (Nobel Laureate), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
Salman Rushdie
The Jaguar Smile is a celebrated work by Salman Rushdie (Booker of Bookers Winner), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
A. S. Byatt
Degrees of freedom is a celebrated work by A. S. Byatt (Booker Prize Winner), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.