Jun 16, 2015 these inspired authors have reimagined beloved novels and iconic characters in a fresh way. Ive also noticed that some of the most interesting modern takes on classic literature come from female authors, many of whom. But in this book, herot hall is a modernday subdivision, and the hero and. And retellings can really stretch the scope of the original books by exploring different points of view and modern day issues. They named several of the authors that would be attempting the near impossible taskimproving on austens original worksand they named it the austen project. The canterbury tales meets modern day in this novel.
Classics which charles dickens book should i read first. Prometheus provoked the ire of zeus when he stole the sacred fire of the gods from mount olympus and gave it to mankind. If youre looking for fantasy works with arthurian elements but arent adaptations of earlier source material, then guy gavriel kays fionavar tapestry, susan collinss the dark is rising, and even robert e. With these modern retellings of classic stories, youll find the same familiar characters in. Even though scandal and rumor have destroyed the binat familys social prospects, their secondoldest daughter alys has found a satisfying career teaching english literature to schoolgirls. 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. For me, classic books need to be readable because im not studying literature at university these days. The hero of cervantes classic spanish novel has much in common with odysseus. Literary retellings of your favorite classic tales including the spring girls by anna todd, circe by madeline miller, and more. These inspired authors have reimagined beloved novels and iconic characters in a fresh way. 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. Jul 29, 2016 there are a lot of persephone and hades retellings out there.
And even if the book isnt great, i do appreciate the safety net a retelling offers. There are a lot of persephone and hades retellings out there. Classics our favourite shakespeare quotes for modern life. Robin hood books that reignite our love of the famous english.
It ends in modernday america, and is a wild ride along the way. Classics to modern movie retellings published august 30, 2012 classics whether they are novels, plays, or epics offer us great characters, interesting plots, and lots of things for discussion but sometimes they can be a little tough to tackle. Nov, 2017 as a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. Our favorite literary retellings and reimaginings bookpage. Mar, 2018 10 brilliant retellings of classical myths by female writers. They delve deeply into these wellloved favorites and use them as jumping off points to explore new settings, eras, and characters. Believe it or not, that wasnt the case back when i wrote persephone.
Bringing oncesilenced voices to the fore and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of the classics are not to be missed. There will be those who argue that retellings of classic literature are. Jul 17, 2018 8 retellings of classic books out in 2018 that are just too good to miss. Classic books from the macmillan collectors library. The book is benincasas second her first is the memoir agorafabulous dispatches from my bedroom and her first novel, and it creatively. Feb 26, 2014 presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Jul 25, 2018 electric literature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009. Literature, much like the original ballads that deviates throughout the ages, is much more fluid with the story of robin hood, and weve compiled a few of our favorite robin hood books for. But sometimes a classic piece of literature can inspire a gifted author to weave an inventive story that stands as a praiseworthy piece of writing all on its own. Cursed by thomas wheeler and frank miller reimagines this classic story and introduces a. Recently, ive seen a lot of classic books being rewritten, retold. Book suggestions book recommendations good books books to read big books jane eyre book feminist books classic books classic literature reading suggestions for books to read after jane eyre.
Oct 05, 2018 these books are retellings of homers classic greek stories. Some retellings of classic literature that may appeal to boys. Nov 19, 2018 literature, much like the original ballads that deviates throughout the ages, is much more fluid with the story of robin hood, and weve compiled a few of our favorite robin hood books for. This twist on pride and prejudice sets the classic romance in modernday pakistan. Harper, 20 retelling of james and the giant peach, by roald dahl. The best modern retellings of classic literature 29012020. Our mission is to amplify the power of storytelling with digital innovation, and to ensure that literature remains a vibrant presence in popular culture by supporting writers, embracing new technologies, and building community to broaden the audience for literature. Retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. 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. May 23, 2016 i propose, for those of you with a classic literature book hangover, that the next best thing to do is read modern retellings of your favorite classics. Here are eleven of our favorite contemporary retellings of classic literature.
Find your favorite stories behind pride and prejudice, rebecca, and king lear, among others, retold by. Eligible pride and prejudice retelling, by the book persuasion retelling, and the. Jane by april lindner, pride and prejudice and zombies by seth grahamesmith, circe by madeline miller, heartless by. Every book in the first bookcase is, willynilly, a classic, and. Totally impromptu and unofficial but super fun book awards. Retellings of homers classic greek stories list of best.
If youre looking for retellings or reimaginings of medieval arthurian literature, then the once and future king by t. Purchases made through links will result in a small commission to us at no cost to you. I am always on the lookout for them, in particular. In this pulitzer prizewinning novel, michael cunningham draws inventively on the life and work of virginia woolf to tell the story of a group of.
Electric literature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009. Apr 02, 2014 from modern retellings of jane austen to william shakespeare, here are 6 cult films inspired by classic literature. In honor of the release of the strange and deadly portraits of bryony gray by e. In the year i worked on persephone, so did several other completely unconnected authors. The modern retellings book list penguin random house. Classics the best modern retellings of classic literature 29012020. This new fantasy novel is a retelling of the crowd favorite, les miserables.
A modern thirtysomething returns to her childhood home and balances caring. The book is told from an allfemale perspective and recounts the devastating aftereffects of the 10yearlong battle. Modern retellings of jane austens novels readers lane. From modern retellings of jane austen to william shakespeare, here are 6 cult films inspired by classic literature.
But if youre feeling dragged down by a sea of the same ole books, over and over again, you should give these modern classic. Jun 11, 2014 11 modern retellings of classic novels. Five modern retellings of classic stories to read and love history lizzie as more and more of these classic book retellings started popping up on our upcoming releases lists, i knew i wanted to add this category to our february reading challenge list. So, without further adieu, heres our list of 18 classic book retellings. Like the original medieval legend, updikes is also a tragic love story. These days, though, it seems like retold and reimagined versions of classic literature are packing the shelves.
Best young adult persephone and hades retellings kaitlin bevis. These books are retellings of homers classic greek stories. Presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Returning to familiar characters and comfortable settings can be a completely different reading experience because, in the end, you know how it will all turn out. Too bad that her handsome new neighbors friend is less than charming. Here are 16 great retellings of classic novels, complete with publishers descriptions below. Eligible pride and prejudice retelling, by the book persuasion retelling, and the spring girls little women retelling. Im always amazed at the wildly original plot lines authors still manage to invent. Knights of the lunch table scholastic, 2008 retelling of the story of king arthur and his knights, by howard pyle neil gaiman, illustrated by skottie young. Prometheus is the god that has his liver eaten by an eagle everyday.
But when literary retellings are done well, theyre done extremely well and the best among them deserve recognition. Any decent modern retellings of the arthurian legends. Dec 31, 2017 no matter which type of reader you are, modern retellings could be just your cup of tea. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Although part of me really wants to reread juliet because i loved it so very much. Retellings of classic literature by michael sullivan mike. Disclosure i receive a small commission for any products purchased through the links below at no extra cost to you. Ya classic literature retellings score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Modern urban retellings of classic tales kindle edition by hardy, chanel. These retellings take the spirit of the story and turn it into something original and often more relatable. And luckily, weve got three books were absolutely loving to recommend. Now, we arent saying the original book isnt relevant or interesting. Bronte addicts will absolutely love these 7 retellings of.
Apr 04, 2018 several years ago harpercollins embarked on a project to publish modern retellings of jane austens six classic novels. Nov 12, 2018 and even if the book isnt great, i do appreciate the safety net a retelling offers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mahogany tales. Knights of the lunch table scholastic, 2008 retelling of the story of king arthur and his knights, by howard pyle. 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. In reference to amazons edition i find it tasteful, modern design that doesnt get in the way of the reader, so there are only a reasonable amount of footnotes. This list of the best retellings of classic books includes a variety of genres and novels, so you may just find something new that.
Pride and prejudice retellings have the most options, but youll also find retellings of jane austens other novels, little women, peter pan, and more. Several years ago harpercollins embarked on a project to publish modern retellings of jane austens six classic novels. As a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. So, for those of you still avoiding the classics, i suggest giving retellings of classic books a try. Fantasy retellings of classic literature there has been a surge of horror retellings or alterations of classic literature, and while i loved abraham lincoln. Vampire slayer, i just dont care for horror in general. Fairy tale retellings, ala marissa meyers lunar chronicles, have been ala mode in the book world for quite a while. With these modern retellings of classic stories, youll find the same familiar characters in notsofamiliar settings. The puzzling rarely lets me down, even if the story does. There are many important books published decades or even centuries ago that have great significance but im not going to recommend them for your reading enjoyment. Weve combed through the bookpage archives to bring you the 15 best retellings and reimaginings of classic literature. While odysseus has a place at home or so he hopes, don quixotes knighthood and his journey, along with his sidekick sancho panza, are an invention. I swear one of my favourite genres of books could be called modern retellings of classics. The spectrum of interpretations available in hamlet is so vast that i believe this book to be inexhaustible and one i should revisit again.
Shakespeare to modern movie retellings published july 11, 2012 classics whether they are novels, plays, or epics offer us great characters, interesting plots, and lots of things for discussion but sometimes they can be a little tough to tackle. Sep 26, 2016 retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. Whether youre obsessed with greek myths or intrigued by japanese folklore, this list is sure to have a title or two that can offer a great introduction to these beloved stories across the world. Classic books to read at least once in your lifetime 06042020. A modern thirtysomething returns to her childhood home and balances caring for her ailing father, living with her sisters again, and ignoring her mothers desperate attempts to find husbands for her daughters. Aug 23, 2017 from spinoffs to modern retellings, all 7 of the books below draw inspiration from charlotte brontes timeless classic. Fans of jane, rochester, and charlotte bronte will love this list of books like or about jane eyre. But when literary retellings are done well, theyre done extremely. Films based on classic novels movies made from classic. The iliad is set during the trojan war and tells the story of the 10year siege of troy. I propose, for those of you with a classic literature book hangover, that the next best thing to do is read modern retellings of your favorite classics. Jun 16, 2016 the hero of cervantes classic spanish novel has much in common with odysseus. You should read or see, preferably see hamlet in your lifetime.