What is the Best Order to Read Classic Authors?

[bor0000]

i never read any books(outside of schoolwork) before, so I am trying to read 1 book from each classic author(then i would choose my favourite author). i am trying to choose the order in which to read the books. and so far i have only 3 authors, but i'll soon order more from the amazon so after the first 3, i don't know in what sequence to proceed.
1. Maugham-Razor's Edge- almost finished and the book is great.
2. Graham Greene- 3rd man and the fallen idol
3. Theodore Dreiser- Sister Carrie


4. Colleen McCulough- Indecent Obsession (because it's only 336pages)
5. Margaret Mitchell- Gone with The Wind (1000 pages)
6. Archibald Cronin -Citadel (366pages)
7. Dumas-Count of Monte Christo (1000+ pages)
8. Sinclair Lewis- Arrowsmith (440p)
9. Dickens- Tale of 2 cities
10. Faulkner- Sound and Fury

So my goals are to improve my reading comprehension and so i have more things to discuss with people, but these 10 books are in total about 5000 pages, and i'll probably only read about 2500pages before the school starts, so i need the correct order! thanks

 

[fourier jr]

read the one that sounds most interesting. repeat after finishing that one. i also have a big mountain of books that sit there unread but since i know it will all be interesting i just pick one & read it.

 

[R0man]

The best order to read classic authors is subjective, as it depends on personal interests and preferences. However, a general recommendation would be to start with authors from the same time period or literary movement, as their works may have similar themes and styles. This can help you build a foundation and understanding of the time period and literary techniques.

Based on the list provided, a potential order could be:

1. Maugham - Razor's Edge
2. Greene - The Third Man and The Fallen Idol
3. Dreiser - Sister Carrie
4. McCulough - Indecent Obsession
5. Mitchell - Gone with the Wind
6. Cronin - Citadel
7. Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo
8. Lewis - Arrowsmith
9. Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
10. Faulkner - The Sound and the Fury

This order allows for a mix of shorter and longer books, as well as a variety of genres and writing styles. It also groups authors from the same time period, such as Maugham and Greene who were both prominent writers in the early to mid-20th century.

Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose books that interest you and keep you engaged in reading. Don't worry about finishing a certain number of pages or books before school starts, just enjoy the journey and the knowledge you gain from reading these classic authors. Happy reading!