The 100 greatest books selected by 100 qualified persons
The title of the list is not mine!
Compiled in 1937. No books published after 1900 were allowed.
"This is believed to be the first attempt to compile a list of the 100 greatest books based on the consensus of a large number of competent persons. 4 persons made a list of any books that might conceivably be considered to be among the 100 greatest. This master list was then sent to various authorities in the fields of literature, philosophy, languages, and sciences. From these ratings the 100 greatest books are listed."
Actually, there are 106 books – the last 6 would make the list if Shakespeare’s works were combined into one.
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Created by frbrown on May 10, 2011.
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