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dking159 t1_j2bykrv wrote

Reply to comment by That-Requirement-285 in 4chan /lit/'s 2022 top 100 books of all time by pizzapastamix

Since it’s appeal are not only understood by its niche we shouldn’t place it that high. Or I can say:

  • The bible is the best book ever written. Oh.. you don’t agree? You have to be Christian. If you don’t like Jesus you won’t like the book.

(I believe the appeal for the bible transcend religion but just for the sake of the argument )

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That-Requirement-285 t1_j2c1adr wrote

But you can say this for all genres. I’m saying that people who dislike most romance probably won’t like Pride and Prejudice, however it’s still a classic of literature. I dislike most romance in general, but I like Pride and Prejudice. Although I prefer some of her other books.

If someone doesn’t agree with Nietzchean philosophy, they would probably dislike Beyond Good & Evil. It’s still a classic book.

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dking159 t1_j2c434d wrote

Were would you put pride and prejudice on this top? Or you can make one?

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That-Requirement-285 t1_j2c51np wrote

I wouldn’t put it in my top 10 but maybe around top 20/30 because of it’s influence not only as a classic novel but also on the romance genre as a whole. I know some people prefer The Brontës more ‘grim’ work than Jane Austen, and I actually agree.

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