The best foreign writers and their works

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

It is unlikely that anyone will argue with the fact that Russian classical literature is an inexhaustible source of wisdom, especially for the people of Russia. But in order to be a truly educated person, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the works created by foreign writers. This article lists the names of those who have made great contributions to world literature.

Best foreign writers

• William Shakespeare. And let them say that such a person did not really exist, his works are a real cultural value. "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet", "King Lear" - these are the masterpieces that everyone needs to read. If only to form your own opinion about these tragedies.
• Victor Hugo. His "Notre Dame Cathedral" is invariably one of the most beloved works of readers around the world. You should also check out The Man Who Laughs and, of course, Les Misérables.
• Bernard Shaw. Pygmalion and The Devil's Apprentice are perhaps his most famous plays. Still, foreign writers and their works are able to find a response in the hearts of Russian people. This is evidenced by numerous positive reviews about them on literary forums.
• Jules Verne. This writer is able to captivate anyone - from young to old. "Children of Captain Grant" and other works related to the name of Captain Nemo are what people read at any age.
• The Brontë sisters ("Jane Eyre", "Wuthering Heights", "The Stranger from Wildfell Hall") are the best authors for girls and girls. Romantic works teach love, femininity, selflessness. These are romance novels that have long been classics. Jane Austen (“Pride and Prejudice”) and Daphne du Maurier (“Rebecca”) can also be included here.



• Jack London. Martin Eden is a must-read novel for all young people. "Sea Wolf", "Hearts of Three", "White Fang" are also worthy of your attention.
• Somerset Maugham. "Theatre" is his strongest thing. It is also worth reading "The Burden of Human Passions" and "The Moon and a Penny".

Of course, this is only a small part of the names that can be called on the topic. Separately, it is worth creating another list.

Modern foreign writers

• Stephen King. They call him the King of Horrors. And not in vain. However, there is something else in his books that makes him not just another graphomaniac, but a writer with a capital letter. This is psychology. Books "Carrie", "IT", "Greenmile" and many others have long been recognized as masterpieces.
• John Fowles. His "Collector" excited the entire reading world. It is also worth highlighting the work "The Mistress of the French Lieutenant".
• Umberto Eco. "The Name of the Rose" and "Prague Cemetery" will immerse you not only in the atmosphere of detective and mysticism, but also in philosophical quests and complex spiritual throwing.



• Albert Camus. Although the author died in 1960, he can be considered a contemporary author. "The Plague", "The Outsider", "The Myth of Sisyphus" are some of his most widely read works.

Fairy tales by foreign writers are also good if their authors are Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Hoffmann, Lewis Carroll, Alan Milne, J. Rodari…

Reading teaches you to think. Many foreign writers have a special charm of storytelling. In order to understand it, of course, it is necessary to read the works in the original. But even a simple acquaintance with the thoughts and ideas of writers is already a lot.