Literature is a collection of the best books ever written by literary legends like Charles Dickens. You can even find out book titles that didn't quite make it to press.
Nearly 69 years since its broadcast, Orson Wells' radio rendition of War of the Worlds continues to energize fans and create followers of the art of timing and finesse in the radio world. Read more of what happened in This Month in History. See more »
He awaits the time when he will arise from his watery city to wreak havoc. Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu," written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read all about the legendary monster known as the Old One.
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According to sci-fi lore, if you've read the "Necronomicon," then you might just be teetering on the brink of insanity. Featured in popular culture in TV, film and comics, the book is a fictional creation of author H.P. Lovecraft. Learn more about the mystery behind the "Necronomicon."
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Nearly 69 years since its broadcast, Orson Wells' radio rendition of War of the Worlds continues to energize fans and create followers of the art of timing and finesse in the radio world. Read more of what happened in This Month in History.
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The novelists on this list all overcame rejection after rejection after rejection. Check out these classic stories about authors persevered despite the doubts of publishers, and went on to earn wide acclaim.
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Intentional or not, these authors gave their books names that will make readers laugh or cringe. These creative book titles show that there is no topic out there that someone won't write a book about. Check out our list of 17 unusual book titles.
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Charles Dickens crafted characters -- and names -- that readers are not soon to forget. Dickens often wrote about his own experiences in his classic stories, and these memorably named characters brought them to life.
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Some books have captivated the hearts of children all over the world. The books listed here have all sold well over six million copies throughout the world. See our list of the 20 best-selling children's books of all time.
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Writing a best seller is one thing writing a book that sells 50 million copies is another. The best seller books listed here have all topped 50 million copies or higher in overall sales. Read our list of the 21 best-selling books of all time.
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Many people and institutions throughout the years have banned books for their 'questionable content.' Many of these books became even more popular because of the controversy they caused. See our list of 9 surprising banned books.
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