12 GREAT CLASSICS FOR 2024!

Unlock a world of timeless literary treasures with our curated list of '12 Great Classic Book Recommendations for 2024'! 📚 Dive into the rich tapestry of literary history as we explore must-read classics that continue to captivate readers across generations. From timeless tales of love and tragedy to thought-provoking philosophical works, this carefully selected collection is designed to enrich your reading journey.

🌟 Immerse yourself in the brilliance of literary giants, discover hidden gems, and embark on literary adventures that stand the test of time. Our recommendations span various genres, ensuring there's something for every reader's taste.

📖 Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or just starting your reading odyssey, these classic books offer profound insights, unforgettable characters, and narratives that resonate with the human experience.

🚀 Stay ahead in the literary world and elevate your reading list with these 12 timeless classics. Don't miss out on the chance to enrich your mind and soul with the wisdom and beauty encapsulated in these enduring masterpieces!

0:00 Intro
0:19 The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
2:15 East of Eden by John Steinbeck
3:47 Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
5:57 Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy
7:55 The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
9:44 Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
12:25 Our Man in Havana by Graham Green
14:34 Villette by Charlotte Bronte
16:58 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
19:54 A Room With A View by E M Forster
22:30 Alone In Berlin by Hans Fallada
25:36 MacBeth by William Shakespeare
29:11 Something You Can Do To Help

🔍 Explore the magic of classic literature in 2024, and let the pages of these iconic works transport you to different eras and perspectives. Enhance your reading experience and join us on a literary journey that transcends time.

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[karenirving]

One of my favourite authors is Turgenev. I can’t believe he is not mentioned more

[js.]

Tristan always seems lovely....kinda guy you want to drink tea with and talk literature.

[sandyd]

I just discovered your YouTube videos and I am beyond delighted. You are so enthusiastic. Happy New Year!

[darrengagliardi]

Tristan, you make reading difficult for me. Because every time I watch you describe great classics, I want to read them all and I don’t know which one to choose first! LOL

[marianapgar]

I have been watching/subscribed to your channel for about a year now and want you to know that listening to you discussing the classics is a joy. I am a big reader of them for many years now and it is so entertaining and enriching. Thank you.

[lightscamerasashley.]

this channel is such a bright star in the big, wide youtube galaxy 💫

[marcevan]

I agree with your wife. I was absolutely thrilled with "Villette. " I love all the Brontes' novels but this one was the most remarkable.

[gauravmathur]

East of Eden is an absolute masterpiece of brilliant writing... you nailed it - the evocation of atmosphere is almost physical.. His other book 'Mice and Men' also has the same qualities, and I would recommend it before East of Eden.. as it's way shorter - the reader will then be 'set up' for the adventure that is East of Eden

[janicedowson]

I read the Hans Fallada book in Canada under the name "Every Man Dies Alone", which I think might be the US title as well. I would highly recommend this book, I loved it and how it deals with how regular people deal with living under a repressive and authoritarian government. Great list! I've read 8 of the books, great to remember about them and re-read plus new ones to check out! Thanks!!

[JoAn-xbxh]

I am half through East of Eden and already convinced my husband to read it. He does! Dostoiewsky, Fallada, great favorites, too! Thank you!

[ellenjoyce]

I agree that resurrection is a fantastic read! Like you said, it’s not for everyone but it has interesting characters and a fascinating story. I am a huge Tolstoy fan and have read almost everything he’s written (except for “what is art?” and Cossacks) and I am surprised that this book doesn’t receive more attention. Maybe because Anna Karenina and war and peace are among the best books ever written?

[beckysteffka]

I agree with you, Crime and Punishment is one of my favorites also! Thank you for this list!

[suel]

Tristan, you are brilliant! I wish you had been my English teacher when in high school. I always enjoy reading but watching your channel has re-enthused my hopes to expand my reading interests.
I’m in a phase of renewal and want to detox from the disease of “Excess Tech Syndrome”, but make exceptions for your channel while I’m on the treadmill at the gym.
You may become a one man show to revive what’s best in Western literature. Keep up the excellent and valuable work!

[Zentrum]

Thank you for yet another wonderful video. Your enthusiasm for literature is infectious. I got back into reading recently and my reading list just got even longer. Thank you for your fantastic work and best wishes for 2024. Greetings from Germany :)

[HannahsBooks]

What a fabulous collection! I especially love The Return of the Native (my second-favorite Hardy), East of Eden, and Tender is the Night. I really must read Crime and Punishment…

[franniecamden]

I would love to see you do an audio selection of classics especially for those of us with poor vision. I love to listen to libravox and have found some wonderful readers like Karen Savage ( Austen, Baroness Emma Orczy) and Mil Nicholson ( Dickens ) to name just two. Although I am lucky to be able to see enough to read but listening is more restful for my vision problems.Thankyou for all you do..love your channel!

[RotneybotOfficial]

I finished reading Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich, I just started reading Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany and now I discovered your channel.

Subscribed.

[johnford]

Ressurection.the only Tolstoy novel i have read.Bought the Oxford classic edition in 1963 after watching the Russian film on the BBC tv.(17yrs old) Still think about it.Have it on my bookshelf with original green cover...

[caewing]

I adore The Scarlet Pimpernel. Like you said, it’s not the best written book, but it is such a fun story that you can’t help enjoying it. I’ve never finished Villette 😬 I’ve tried but I get lost in the story about 1/3 of the way through. I’m currently reading Silas Marner for the first time.

[misslemu]

Oh my goodness Tristan, thank you so much! You have so excited me to start reading fiction again! Just started Crime and Punishment- for probably the 4th or 5th time. I've never made it past chapter 2. Now I am a quarter of the way in and am loving it. I am keeping notes so that I can get more out of it. I am so inspired by your videos, thank you :)