The History of Literature's countdown of the greatest books of all time continues! Here's Jacke's list of books 19 to 11, with opening lines that craftily establish the tone and wonder of what comes next. For more about why these works made Jacke's…
What are the qualities of a great book? The History of Literature host Jacke Wilson considers this question as he creates his list of the 25 greatest books of all time. As a teaser, here are the first lines of Jacke's top books, from 25 to 20: …
Check out Episode 720 in which Jacke takes a special look at The Odyssey, which ranks #24 on his list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time. The story continues to resonate with new and old readers, with its many different translations. Most recentl…
What are your top 25 greatest books of all time? On Jacke's list at #25 is The Grapes of Wrath (1939) by John Steinbeck. Steinbeck's portrayal of the Joad family during the Great Depression is among America's finest literary narratives. In Episode …
