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Literary Canon

Best Books from International

International's literary tradition has produced books of international significance spanning fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. The country's writers have engaged with its history, geography, and social realities in ways that have found readers far beyond its borders, and its place in world literature is secure.

#1
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
literary-fiction

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum· 1899
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#2
Treasure Island
literary-fiction

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson· 1880
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#3
The Art of War
literary-fiction

The Art of War

孙武 (Sun Tzu)· 1900
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#4
The Prince
literary-fiction

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli· 1515
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#5
La Divina Commedia
literary-fiction

La Divina Commedia

Dante Alighieri· 1472
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#6
Анна Каренина
literary-fiction

Анна Каренина

Лев Толстой· 1876
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#7
Преступление и наказание
literary-fiction

Преступление и наказание

Fiódor Dostoievski· 1866
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#8
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)
literary-fiction

Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)

Jerome Klapka Jérôme· 1889
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#9
The Man Who Was Thursday
literary-fiction

The Man Who Was Thursday

Gilbert Keith Chesterton· 1908
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#10
The Moonstone
literary-fiction

The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins· 1800
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#11
Kim
literary-fiction

Kim

Rudyard Kipling· 1901
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#12
My Ántonia
literary-fiction

My Ántonia

Willa Cather· 1818
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#13
πολιτεία
literary-fiction

πολιτεία

Plato· 1554
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#14
The Princess and the Goblin
literary-fiction

The Princess and the Goblin

George MacDonald· 1872
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#15
The Pilgrim's Progress
literary-fiction

The Pilgrim's Progress

John Bunyan· 1678
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#16
The Jungle
literary-fiction

The Jungle

Upton Sinclair· 1791
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#17
As a man thinketh
literary-fiction

As a man thinketh

James Allen· 1902
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#18
The Jewel of Seven Stars
literary-fiction

The Jewel of Seven Stars

Bram Stoker· 1902
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#19
War and Peace
literary-fiction

War and Peace

Лев Толстой· 1864
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#20
The Red Badge of Courage
literary-fiction

The Red Badge of Courage

Stephen Crane· 1855
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#21
The Prisoner of Zenda
literary-fiction

The Prisoner of Zenda

Anthony Hope· 1800
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#22
Cover of Herland
literary-fiction

Herland

Charlotte Perkins Gilman· 1915
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#23
The Second Jungle Book
literary-fiction

The Second Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling· 1887
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#24
The Scarlet Pimpernel
literary-fiction

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Emma Orczy· 1900
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#25
Flatland
literary-fiction

Flatland

Edwin Abbott Abbott· 1884
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#26
The Jungle Book
literary-fiction

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling· 1893
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#27
The Riddle of the Sands
literary-fiction

The Riddle of the Sands

Erskine Childers· 1903
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#28
She
literary-fiction

She

H. Rider Haggard· 1886
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#29
Ivanhoe
literary-fiction

Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Scott· 1800
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#30
Cover of Confessions
literary-fiction

Confessions

Augustine of Hippo· 1482
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#31
Peter Pan
literary-fiction

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie· 1911
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#32
Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours
literary-fiction

Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours

Jules Verne· 1872
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#33
Cover of Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories
literary-fiction

Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories

Bram Stoker· 1937
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#34
Cover of Vingt mille lieues sous les mers
literary-fiction

Vingt mille lieues sous les mers

Jules Verne· 1870
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#35
The pioneers
literary-fiction

The pioneers

James Fenimore Cooper· 1800
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#36
Cover of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
literary-fiction

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson· 1875
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#37
Cover of Kidnapped
literary-fiction

Kidnapped

Robert Louis Stevenson· 1886
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#38
The Age of Innocence
literary-fiction

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton· 1920
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#39
The wood beyond the world
literary-fiction

The wood beyond the world

William Morris· 1894
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#40
Daisy Miller
literary-fiction

Daisy Miller

Henry James· 1877
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#41
Tarzan of the Apes
literary-fiction

Tarzan of the Apes

Edgar Rice Burroughs· 1912
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#42
Washington Square
literary-fiction

Washington Square

Henry James· 1880
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#43
An American Tragedy
literary-fiction

An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser· 1900
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#44
Heidi
literary-fiction

Heidi

Spyri, Johanna· 1885
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#45
The Romany Rye
literary-fiction

The Romany Rye

George Henry Borrow· 1800
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#46
The Vampyre
literary-fiction

The Vampyre

John William Polidori· 1819
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#47
Cover of Black Beauty
literary-fiction

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell· 1905
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
#48
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil
literary-fiction

Harry Heathcote of Gangoil

Anthony Trollope· 1874
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100
#49
Cinq semaines en ballon
literary-fiction

Cinq semaines en ballon

Jules Verne· 1867
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
#50
In the Midst of Life. Tales of Civilians
literary-fiction

In the Midst of Life. Tales of Civilians

Ambrose Bierce· 1891
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
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Genres

Religion & Spirituality6970Cooking & Food6307Art & Design6108Science & Nature6041Politics & Society5847Psychology5037Literary Fiction4781Mystery & Thriller4535Travel & Exploration4222History4153Business & Economics4054Philosophy3829Biography & Memoir3651Fantasy3575Adventure3496Romance3362Horror3145Short Stories2694Children's Books2448Graphic Novels2354Classic Literature2304Historical Fiction2275Science Fiction2026Poetry1540Young Adult1421

Notable Authors

Dante Alighieri16 booksJohn Bunyan17 booksBram Stoker9 booksHenry James82 booksGeorge R.R. Martin31 booksKen Follett17 booksDaniel Defoe14 booksJonathan Swift7 booksKenneth Grahame5 booksJoseph Conrad3 books

International Literature — FAQ

What are the best books from International?

The top-ranked books from International include The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Treasure Island, The Art of War — all highly scored by international editorial consensus.

Which International authors have won the Nobel Prize in Literature?

International has produced several Nobel Prize laureates. Our rankings highlight these winners alongside other critically acclaimed authors from the country.

How many books from International are ranked on 50 Best Books?

We currently rank 50 books from International, spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more.

What literary traditions is International known for?

International's literary tradition includes Religion & Spirituality, Cooking & Food, Art & Design — genres where the country has produced world-class authors.

Where can I read more about International literature?

Explore our dedicated guide at /best-books-in/international for a comprehensive overview of International's literary landscape, key authors, and recommended reading order.