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Classic Books: The Novels and Stories That Never Go Out of Print

A classic is simply a book that people have not stopped reading. This page gathers classic books and classic novels that readers return to again and again, such as The Catcher in the Rye, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Old Man and the Sea, A Tale of Two Cities, Frankenstein, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Little Prince and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. If you have been meaning to read the best classic books and did not know where to begin, this is a friendly place to start, and you can buy classic books online without fuss.

More Classics Across the Store

  • Classic fiction: our largest classics shelf, with well over a thousand titles, is Classic Fiction.
  • Poetry: the great poets in English and in translation are in Poetry.
  • Myths and epics: the oldest stories of all are in Myth and Legend.
  • Hindi classics: Premchand, Sarat Chandra and others are covered in our guide to the best Hindi novels to read.

Classic Novels for Beginners

Many readers are put off classics because they begin with the longest and hardest one. Do the opposite. The Old Man and the Sea, Of Mice and Men and The Little Prince can each be finished in a weekend. A Sherlock Holmes collection lets you read one short case at a time. Once you have finished two or three short classic English novels, the big ones such as A Tale of Two Cities or Pride and Prejudice feel far less heavy.

Why Classics Are Worth Your Time

  • They improve your English. Rich vocabulary and well made sentences rub off on the reader.
  • They are part of the syllabus. Students of literature and many school boards read these English literature books anyway.
  • They last. A classic you buy today will be just as readable in twenty years.
  • They are shared. When a film, a series or a conversation refers to a famous story, you will know it first hand.

Choosing an Edition

The same classic is often available as a paperback, a hardbound deluxe edition and sometimes in Hindi or another Indian language. Paperbacks are best for reading on the move. Deluxe hardbound editions look handsome on a shelf and make fine gifts. Check the binding and language on the book page before you add it to your cart. For modern novels, go to Fiction.

Ordering at BooksFactory

  • Clear book pages with author, publisher, language and binding, so you know which edition you are ordering.
  • Cash on delivery, order tracking and delivery to pincodes across India.
  • Replacement support if a book arrives damaged or the wrong title is sent, as explained in our return policy.
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