Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts

Winnie-the-Pooh / A. A. Milne

Title: Winnie-the-Pooh
Author: A. A. Milne
Subjects: Children; Fiction; Fantasy

"The best book of verses for children ever written."-A. Edward Newton. A. A. Milne named the character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne. It is one of the must read book for childrens.

Before Adam / Jack London

Title: Before Adam 
Author: Jack London
Subjects: Fiction; History; Fantasy 

It is the story of a man who dreams he lives the life of an early hominid.The story offers an early view of human evolution. The majority of the story is told through the eyes of the man's hominid alter ego, one of the Cave People. In addition to the Cave People, there are the more advanced Fire People, and the more animal-like Tree People.

The Little Prince / Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Title: The Little Prince
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Subjects: Children; Fiction; Fantasy

It is story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe. An earlier memoir by the author had recounted his aviation experiences in the Sahara Desert, and he is thought to have drawn on those same experiences in The Little Prince. Translated into 300 languages, 140 million copies sold worldwide, it is a must read for all.

Animal Farm / George Orwell

Title: Animal Farm 
Author: George Orwell
Subjects: Classic; Fantasy; Fiction; Children 

According to Orwell, the fable reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union. It is a satirical tale against Stalin. Time magazine chose the book as one of the 100 best English-language novels. 

Through the Looking-Glass / Lewis Carroll


Title: Through the Looking-Glass 
Author: Lewis Carroll
Subjects: Classic; Children; Fiction; Fantasy 

It is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror.  In it, there are many mirror themes, including opposites, time running backwards, and so on. 

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp / Anonymous

Title: Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 
Author: Anonymous
Subjects: Folklore; Classic; Children; Fiction; Fantasy; Fairy Tale

There once lived a poor tailor, who had a son called Aladdin, a careless, idle boy who would do nothing but play all day long in the streets with little idle boys like himself. This so grieved the father that he died; yet, in spite of his mother's tears and prayers, Aladdin did not mend his ways.

Tarzan of the Apes / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: Tarzan of the Apes 
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Subjects: Fiction; Fantasy 

It is the first in a series of books about Tarzan. The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes in the jungle, his encounters with other humans and Western society. The book is followed by two dozen sequels. There are several important themes in the novel: the impact of heredity on behavior; racial superiority; civilization; sexuality; and escapism.

The Gods of Mars / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: The Gods of Mars 
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs 
Subjects: Classic; Fiction; Science Fiction; Fantasy

First book 'A Princess of Mars', John Carter is unwillingly transported back to Earth. Second book 'The Gods of Mars' begins with his arrival back on Barsoom (Mars) after a ten-year separation from his wife Dejah Thoris, his unborn child, and the Red Martian people of the nation of Helium. Unfortunately, Carter materializes in the one place on Barsoom...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / L. Frank Baum

Title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Author: L. Frank Baum
Subjects: Classic; Fantasy; Children; Fiction

It is very famous children book. It is story of adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy. The Library of Congress ( U.S.A.) has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale." Must read for every children and every person who love childhood. 

A Princess of Mars / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: A Princess of Mars 
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Subjects: Classic; Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

It is a science fantasy with a seminal instance of the planetary romance. The story is set on Mars, imagined as a dying planet with a harsh desert environment. It was inspirational for many scientists in the fields of space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, including Carl Sagan.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Lewis Carroll

Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland)
Author: Lewis Carroll 
Subject: Fiction; Children; Fantasy

It is a story of young girl, Alice. One day she was following a white rabbit and fell down into a rabbit hole and reached to a wonderland full of fantasy, peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. 

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