Each of the 100 books selected for inclusion have made significant impacts upon different aspects of our lives, including world religions, politics, sciences, arts and theater, and social awareness. Books from ancient times, such as Egyptian Book of the Dead, The Koran and The Republic by Plato are included. So are Common Sense by Thomas Paine, Cartaguena Manifesto by Simon Bolivar, and Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Some of the more contemporary books are: Ulysses by James Joyce, and Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
2006 wrote: I guess i had been looking for a book like this for a long time. I am sure there arre many out there, in fact i've seen a few since purchasing this one. I always wanted to find a fairly detailed, explanitory list of World Literature. I eventaully would like to read every book contained in this one. Maybe all in one year? hmmm... interesting proposition you give me....