American, French, Great Britain, or Russian Novel - Page 5 - Historum

whisper · June 14th, 2012, 02:19 AM

If we're talking about the 19th century then it's definitely French and Russian literature. We had to read a whole lot of French and Russian pieces in high school, but not so much British or American novels.

**Wenge** · June 14th, 2012, 03:47 AM

Mark Twain, Frank Norris and Mr. Dickens get my votes.

**Frank81** · June 14th, 2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by whisper

If we're talking about the 19th century then it's definitely French and Russian literature. We had to read a whole lot of French and Russian pieces in high school, but not so much British or American novels.

The fault is on your educational system, not on the literature of UK and USA. Try reading authors from these countries, they are a lot, and high quality.

**Pedro** · June 17th, 2012, 11:51 AM

I like the Russians a lot but I have to vote for Dickens because he makes me laugh more.

**antonina** · June 17th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Polish, English, Russian. One or two Americans too. Somehow, I don't like French.

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Originally Posted by Spartacuss

Twain for the smiles
Tolstoy for the hospital Dickens for the win.

I like your layout

Sienkiewicz "Trylogia" to cheer up on a bitter day

Boleslaw Prus "Lalka" ("The Doll") at all times.

Dickens - "Nicholas Nickleby" for homemade cake and lemon tea, "Little Dorrit" for the soul.

Jane Austen for time in bed with a bad cold.

Galsworthy to get away from reality.

Chechov for a rainy afternoon. (I'm off Dostoyevski)

Faulkner for a challenge.

Gudenrath · June 17th, 2012, 12:14 PM

I like novels from all the countries mentioned in the poll including other. Impossible to pick a favourite.