Today, we will be traveling back in time to the 1910s. There were some major novels that were released in the decade. That is why we decided to list the best books of the 1910s. Keep reading to find out which books made our list!

There are some classics that all book lovers have to read. These novels may have been forgotten or overlooked but need to be revisited. And we chose novels that have resonated with readers as well as become a part of mainstream media. You can see the full list below!

The Best Books of the 1910s

Novels That Are Relevent To This Day

The two obvious novels have to be Peter Pan and Tarzan of the Apes. And while many people will know the Phantom of the Opera, few people have read the books. You may have watched the movies but nothing beats the original source material.

Classics That You have to Read

The Metamorphosis novella
The Metamorphosis book review

While The Metamorphosis is a short novel, it is worth reading. It is about a man that wakes us as a huge insect. That follows is the inner struggle as well as a family trying to readjust to live as the main provider of the family is unable to. The novel still has many discussions and debates about what the insect is.

James Joyce is a respected author and Dubliners is one of his best works. It is a collection of short stories that depict life of the Irish middle class in and around Dublin. Many of the characters in these short stories show up as minor characters in Ulysses.

Conclusion

These are our picks as the best books of the 1910s. There are a bunch of iconic novels here and have become mainstream over the decades. What other books from the 1910s should we have included? Let us know in the comments below!

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