The Greatest British Books of All Time on Self Reflection
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 '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.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1139 | The Unquiet Grave | Cyril Connolly | 1944 | British | English | |
| 4630 | De Profundis | Oscar Wilde | 1905 | British | English | |
| 6256 | Moments Of Being | Virginia Woolf | 1976 | British | English | |
| 16505 | The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold | Evelyn Waugh | 1957 | British | English | |
| 17120 | How Proust Can Change Your Life | Alain de Botton | 1997 | British | English | |
| 17120 | Confessions Of A Philosopher | Bryan Magee | 1997 | British | English | |
| 17120 | A Memoir Of My Former Self | Hilary Mantel | 2023 | British | English |