The Greatest Books of All Time on Characterization

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 748 '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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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
7201 On The Historical Novel Alessandro Manzoni 1800 Italian Italian
17010 The Art Of Fiction David Lodge 1992 British English
17010 The Art Of Fiction John Gardner 1983 American English
17010 Year Of The King Antony Sher 1985 British English