The Greatest American "Fantasy, Conduct of life" Books of All Time
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 305 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
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Fantasy is a genre of literature that typically involves imaginative and supernatural elements, often set in a fictional world or alternate reality. These stories often feature mythical creatures, magic, and epic battles between good and evil. Fantasy books can range from high fantasy, which includes complex world-building and intricate plotlines, to urban fantasy, which blends fantastical elements with contemporary settings. The genre allows readers to escape into a world of wonder and adventure, where anything is possible.
The category of "Conduct of life" books encompasses literature that provides guidance and advice on how to live a fulfilling and virtuous life. These books offer insights into personal development, relationships, ethics, and spirituality, and aim to help readers navigate the challenges of daily life with wisdom and grace. Whether through philosophical treatises, self-help manuals, or fictional narratives, the Conduct of life genre seeks to inspire readers to lead lives of purpose and meaning.
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1. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
A young boy named Max, dressed in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. In his room, a mysterious, wild forest and sea grows out of his imagination, and Max sails to the land of the Wild Things. The Wild Things are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them by “staring into their yellow eyes without blinking once”, and he is made the king of all wild things. However, he soon finds himself lonely and homesick and returns home to his bedroom where he finds his supper waiting for him, still hot.
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