The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?
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- 01The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide.
How many have you read?
The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?
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The core development: The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide.
published
/ˈpʌblɪʃt/verbMeaning: To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Easy meaning: To issue (something
Example: Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
english
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/nounMeaning: Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.
Easy meaning: Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis
Example: You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.
authors
/ˈɔː.θəz/nounMeaning: The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.
Easy meaning: The originator or creator of a work
Example: Have you read any Corinthian authors?
academics
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/nounMeaning: (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.
Easy meaning: (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato
critics
nounMeaning: A person who appraises the works of others.
Easy meaning: A person who appraises the works of others.
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