Retelling of the jungle books, by rudyard kipling stuart gibbs. Somebody else could do their own list of 100 mustread modern classics that has absolutely no overlap with mine, and it would probably be a good list too. Bringing oncesilenced voices to the fore and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of the classics are not to be missed. Classic literature of the twentieth century and most of the works of the late nineteenth century also is the best suited in order to develop the skills of learners reading. These inspired authors have reimagined beloved novels and iconic characters in a fresh. If youre looking to supplement your reading list with some modern classic books or retellings, we have 7. The best modern classic books this modern classics book list is my best guess about the books that matter from a period of notquite 50 years in the second half of the twentieth century.
Spanning a multitude of periods, genres and forms, the history of french literature provides a wealth of unequalled works which have sparked literary movements, created new conventions, and entertained millions. Eligible pride and prejudice retelling, by the book persuasion retelling, and the spring girls little women retelling. Read your way through this list of 162 young adult books that are all retellings or reimaginings of popular classic literature, myths, fairy tales and shakespearean plays. The literary classic with a bloodsucking twist paperback. Here are fourteen recent books that retell the classics. The eyre affair by jasper fforde it isnt exactly a retelling but its a fantastical look at jane eyre and imagines how literature could work. The best vlog reinventions of classic books books the. Ive compiled some childrens books that either retell the classic stories with strong characters and modern morals, or convey the same sense of comfort and wonder that a good fairy tale provides, minus the thieving and evil stepparents. If youre looking to supplement your reading list with some modern classic books or retellings, we have 7 amazing ones ready.
Young adult literature is full of retellings, which is understandable when you consider that many of the books young people are reading at school the aforementioned literary canon thats. Look for the familiar and appreciate the innovation in these eight novels inspired by beloved literature. John updikes retelling of tristan and isolde is set in brazil and spans over two decades, beginning in the 1960s and ending in the 1980s. First, were transported to lilliput, where folks are only a few. Whether drawn from myth and fairy tales or some of the classics of literature, each of these books. See more ideas about books, retelling and books to read. Just as you wouldnt start playing a video game on the most difficult level, dont start your venture into classic literature with the. The modern retellings book list penguin random house. Spotlighting previously silenced voices and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of the classic books are not. Here are eleven of our favorite contemporary retellings of classic literature. Courtesy of penguin books work your way up to the greats. For 170 years, edward fairfax rochester has stood as one of literatures most complex and captivating romantic heroes. Dec 10, 2015 17 young adult novels you should read, based on your favorite literary classics combine your love for the classics and young adult novels with these awesome books. Gullivers travels for kids is a crisp new retelling of johnathan swifts classic work.
Jan 08, 2015 the 50 mini modern classics of literature. Find your favorite stories behind pride and prejudice, rebecca, and king lear, among others, retold by contemporary authors. Fifty shades of grey ignited a new craving for erotic fan fiction. A deft and irresistible retelling of charlotte brontes beloved classic jane eyrefrom the point of view of the dashing, mysterious mr. Thats probably why im such a sucker for a welldone classic novel retelling. There was also a series of retellings of jane austen novels a couple of years ago i read emma by alexander mccallsmith. Jun 16, 2015 these inspired authors have reimagined beloved novels and iconic characters in a fresh way. They named several of the authors that would be attempting the near impossible taskimproving on austens original worksand they named it the austen project. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby and thought, man, this would. They delve deeply into these wellloved favorites and use them as jumping off points to explore new settings, eras, and characters. Whether its adapted fairy tales, rewritten classic literature, updated fables, or modern greek mythology retellings, im a sucker for bustle 9 modern greek mythology retellings that will. And luckily, weve got three books were absolutely loving to recommend. Dec 31, 2017 no matter which type of reader you are, modern retellings could be just your cup of tea. Jun 18, 2012 8 erotic retellings of classic literature.
How classic literature and comic books coexist the good. He remembered the word, for hed studied the picture books. Nov, 2017 as a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. Feb 26, 2014 presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Harper, 2012 retelling of the prince and the pauper, by mark.
Harper, 2011 retelling of the three musketeers, by alexander dumas want a little swashbuckling in your reading. These pieces of literature are undeniable classics. New releases tagged retellings more new releases tagged retellings. Helen oyeyemis second novel uses the classic snow white conceit to explore issues of race in 1950s america. Not to mention that many of these classic works, unlike modern.
I dont care about the continuing stories what happened after elizabeth and darcy got married is best left to the imagination, but give me a modern spin on an austen classic and theres a good chance i wont leave my reading chair until i turn the last page. Classics the best modern retellings of classic literature 29012020. This list of mustread fairytale retellings for adults and ya readers is sponsored by everywhere you want to be by christina june, blink ya books. As much as i love classic novels, i love good makeovers even more. This novelette, a playful and subversive retelling of a classic fairytale, conjures up a world of resourceful women. Some retellings of classic literature that may appeal to boys.
In shamsies brilliant, fiery retelling that is set in modernday great britain, readers meet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 04, 2018 several years ago harpercollins embarked on a project to publish modern retellings of jane austens six classic novels. Like the original medieval legend, updikes is also a tragic love story.
Share 11 contemporary retellings of classic literature. Read on to discover which modern books to pick up and double your reading list in no time. Much like in books like circe and the song of achilles, toibins novel takes place alongside such stories as the iliad and the odyssey and makes an excellent companion if you want to more deeply understand both epics. The looking glass wars by frank beddor, a retelling of through the lookingglass by lewis carroll. Two hundred years after a supervolcano causes an ice age on earth, making the planet uninhabitable, seventeenyearold mechanic stella ainsley accepts a position as governess on the rochester, a private space ship orbiting the moon, falls in love with theships reclusive captain, befriends the secretive crew, and uncovers a plot that threatens the most vulnerable. The complete guide to readingand even enjoyingclassic. More an homage to that novel than a direct retelling, smiths impressively sprawling tale of the belsey and kipps families shares plenty with forster. Sometimes, a fairy tale or myth may be reimagined with a modernized setting or retold from a minor characters perspective.
We have added a few more titles to the lists below and they are. From author christina june comes a new young adult novel, everywhere you want to be, a modern retelling of the red riding hood story. Jul 09, 2019 house of names follows the dynamics of betrayal and loss of trust within a prominent greek family and is an excellent modern retelling of a classic story. Why not go back to a real original, with a modern twist. Hes currently working on two books, not weird just autistic, along with. First, to start with you will likely be able to find a book that i read in translation, and have some idea of its contents. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emma. Not just a retelling of one of the worlds most famous love. Jan 12, 2015 the best vlog reinventions of classic books. Acclaimed author luke hayes makes the entire strange and gripping tale available for young readers. Knights of the lunch table scholastic, 2008 retelling of the story of king arthur and his knights, by howard pyle. The 50 mini modern classics of literature telegraph.