@ExcessivelyDiverting@bookstodon I love Lord of the Rings, but I wouldn't say the love story is a big part of it. Beren and Luthien maybe. Surprised Shrek didn't make the cut!
Seriously, though, I would include Odysseus and Penelope.
In Canada, French is a mandatory subject for anglophone students, and by the final years of secondary school we're studying novels in French class. Not everyone keeps up with their French, but we do get exposure to other literatures.
"50 books to read..." lists always have a hidden scope anyhow.
@ExcessivelyDiverting@bookstodon@histodons I found Wuthering Heights a difficult read. I took a long hiatus about halfway through before I finally finished it. Heathcliff’s brutality and sadism coupled with Nelly’s constant enablement of his worst impulses was too much to take all at once.
Need something to watch? Have I got a list for you. The #JaneAusten and #Bronte list of streaming movies and mini-series is updated! Links across all major platforms! Enjoy!