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From: bayes@hpfclg.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Classics and non-classics
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Date: Fri, 13-Jul-84 14:34:00 EDT
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Nf-From: hpfclg!bayes    Jul  5 13:34:00 1984

To augment the previous list of 'classic' books/authors, as was stated almost anything by Graham Greene is worth reading, but for examples of his 'happier' books, I'd try "Travels with my Aunt", and "Our Man in Havana". Some of Greene's other books, such as "The Confidential Agent", can get pretty seamy and discouraging.

Jonathan Swift was mentioned, but not "Gulliver's Travels". I expect you've read it, but if not, try it.

Daniel Defoe - "Robinson Crusoe" is a near classic.

Don't forget goodies like "Wind in the Willows", "Lord of the Rings", and "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass"