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Seattle Picks: World Classics

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A selection of classics from around the world.

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The Seattle Public Library

23 items

23 items

The Woman in the Dunes

The Woman in the Dunes

by Abe, Kōbō

Book - 1991

In this hauntingly beautiful tale, Niki Jumpei, a scientist in search of a rare beetle, stumbles upon a strange village where the inhabitants live in sandpits, and becomes imprisoned with an outcast widow. (Japan) In this hauntingly beautiful tale, Niki Jumpei, a scientist in search of a rare beetle, stumbles upon a strange village where the inhabitants live in sandpits, and becomes imprisoned with an outcast widow. (Japan) Show less

In this hauntingly beautiful tale, Niki Jumpei, a scientist in search of a rare beetle, stumbles upon a strange village where the inhabitants live in sandpits, and becomes imprisoned with an outcast widow. (Japan) In this hauntingly beautiful tale, Niki Jumpei, a scientist in search of a rare beetle, stumbles upon a strange village where the inhabitants live in sandpits, and becomes imprisoned with an outcast widow. (Japan) Show less

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The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

by Allende, Isabel

Book - 2005

The dramatic, turbulent history of Latin America told through four generations of the Trueba family up until the 1973 assassination of Chilean president Allende, the author's uncle. (Chile) The dramatic, turbulent history of Latin America told through four generations of the Trueba family up until the 1973 assassination of Chilean president Allende, the author's uncle. (Chile) Show less

The dramatic, turbulent history of Latin America told through four generations of the Trueba family up until the 1973 assassination of Chilean president Allende, the author's uncle. (Chile) The dramatic, turbulent history of Latin America told through four generations of the Trueba family up until the 1973 assassination of Chilean president Allende, the author's uncle. (Chile) Show less

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Ficciones

Ficciones

by Borges, Jorge Luis

Book - 1962

A surreal short story collection of tales blending the fantastic and the mundane, tied together by themes of illusion, time, puzzles and the nature of identity. (Argentina) A surreal short story collection of tales blending the fantastic and the mundane, tied together by themes of illusion, time, puzzles and the nature of identity. (Argentina) Show less

A surreal short story collection of tales blending the fantastic and the mundane, tied together by themes of illusion, time, puzzles and the nature of identity. (Argentina) A surreal short story collection of tales blending the fantastic and the mundane, tied together by themes of illusion, time, puzzles and the nature of identity. (Argentina) Show less

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The Master & Margarita

The Master & Margarita

by Bulgakov, Mikhail

Book - 1996

In this delightful, dreamlike satire, banned for 30 years, the Devil and his talking cat come to Stalinist Moscow to strike a Faustian bargain. (Russia) In this delightful, dreamlike satire, banned for 30 years, the Devil and his talking cat come to Stalinist Moscow to strike a Faustian bargain. (Russia) Show less

In this delightful, dreamlike satire, banned for 30 years, the Devil and his talking cat come to Stalinist Moscow to strike a Faustian bargain. (Russia) In this delightful, dreamlike satire, banned for 30 years, the Devil and his talking cat come to Stalinist Moscow to strike a Faustian bargain. (Russia) Show less

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Don Quixote

Don Quixote

by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de

Book - 2003

After reading one too many adventures, Don Quixote ventures forth on a swaybacked mare with his faithful squire Sancho, to fight for the honor of an unattainable damsel, in a land that has forgotten how to dream. (Spain) After reading one too many adventures, Don Quixote ventures forth on a swaybacked mare with his faithful squire Sancho, to fight for the honor of an unattainable damsel, in a land that has forgotten how to dream. (Spain) Show less

After reading one too many adventures, Don Quixote ventures forth on a swaybacked mare with his faithful squire Sancho, to fight for the honor of an unattainable damsel, in a land that has forgotten how to dream. (Spain) After reading one too many adventures, Don Quixote ventures forth on a swaybacked mare with his faithful squire Sancho, to fight for the honor of an unattainable damsel, in a land that has forgotten how to dream. (Spain) Show less

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The Moonstone

The Moonstone

by Collins, Wilkie

Book - 2008

In the first-ever police mystery, the disappearance of the Moonstone diamond on Rachel Verinder's birthday spurs an investigation by the dogged Sergeant Cuff, who uncovers more than simple theft. (England) In the first-ever police mystery, the disappearance of the Moonstone diamond on Rachel Verinder's birthday spurs an investigation by the dogged Sergeant Cuff, who uncovers more than simple theft. (England) Show less

In the first-ever police mystery, the disappearance of the Moonstone diamond on Rachel Verinder's birthday spurs an investigation by the dogged Sergeant Cuff, who uncovers more than simple theft. (England) In the first-ever police mystery, the disappearance of the Moonstone diamond on Rachel Verinder's birthday spurs an investigation by the dogged Sergeant Cuff, who uncovers more than simple theft. (England) Show less

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Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

by Dickens, Charles

Book - 1992

By turns hilarious and terrifying, this tale of a young man determined to escape the life of a common pickpocket and better his chances in the world features truly unforgettable characters. (England) By turns hilarious and terrifying, this tale of a young man determined to escape the life of a common pickpocket and better his chances in the world features truly unforgettable characters. (England) Show less

By turns hilarious and terrifying, this tale of a young man determined to escape the life of a common pickpocket and better his chances in the world features truly unforgettable characters. (England) By turns hilarious and terrifying, this tale of a young man determined to escape the life of a common pickpocket and better his chances in the world features truly unforgettable characters. (England) Show less

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The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov

by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor

Book - 1992

When wicked and debauched landowner Fyodor Karamozov is murdered, his three radically different sons each seek and find where guilt lies. This epic saga of evil and redemption is a profound and gripping read. (Russia) When wicked and debauched landowner Fyodor Karamozov is murdered, his three radically different sons each seek and find where guilt lies. This epic saga of evil and redemption is a profound and gripping read. (Russia) Show less

When wicked and debauched landowner Fyodor Karamozov is murdered, his three radically different sons each seek and find where guilt lies. This epic saga of evil and redemption is a profound and gripping read. (Russia) When wicked and debauched landowner Fyodor Karamozov is murdered, his three radically different sons each seek and find where guilt lies. This epic saga of evil and redemption is a profound and gripping read. (Russia) Show less

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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

by Dumas, Alexandre

Book - 2003

Edmond Dantès, separated from his beloved fiancée, betrayed by his friend, and unjustly imprisoned for 15 years, returns from exile to exact magnificent revenge at the point of a sword. (France) Edmond Dantès, separated from his beloved fiancée, betrayed by his friend, and unjustly imprisoned for 15 years, returns from exile to exact magnificent revenge at the point of a sword. (France) Show less

Edmond Dantès, separated from his beloved fiancée, betrayed by his friend, and unjustly imprisoned for 15 years, returns from exile to exact magnificent revenge at the point of a sword. (France) Edmond Dantès, separated from his beloved fiancée, betrayed by his friend, and unjustly imprisoned for 15 years, returns from exile to exact magnificent revenge at the point of a sword. (France) Show less

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Middlemarch

Middlemarch

by Eliot, George

Book - 2003

This panorama of 19th-century provincial society comes to life in a multi-faceted story of its inhabitants who, like Dorothea Brooks, search for happiness in love and significant lives. (England) This panorama of 19th-century provincial society comes to life in a multi-faceted story of its inhabitants who, like Dorothea Brooks, search for happiness in love and significant lives. (England) Show less

This panorama of 19th-century provincial society comes to life in a multi-faceted story of its inhabitants who, like Dorothea Brooks, search for happiness in love and significant lives. (England) This panorama of 19th-century provincial society comes to life in a multi-faceted story of its inhabitants who, like Dorothea Brooks, search for happiness in love and significant lives. (England) Show less

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My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

by Franklin, Miles

Book - 2007

Teenager Sybylla Melvyn narrates her story of growing up passionate and unconventional—interested neither in marriage nor teaching—in the Australian bush. A fresh comedy of love and ambition. (Australia) Teenager Sybylla Melvyn narrates her story of growing up passionate and unconventional—interested neither in marriage nor teaching—in the Australian bush. A fresh comedy of love and ambition. (Australia) Show less

Teenager Sybylla Melvyn narrates her story of growing up passionate and unconventional—interested neither in marriage nor teaching—in the Australian bush. A fresh comedy of love and ambition. (Australia) Teenager Sybylla Melvyn narrates her story of growing up passionate and unconventional—interested neither in marriage nor teaching—in the Australian bush. A fresh comedy of love and ambition. (Australia) Show less

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

by García Márquez, Gabriel

Book - 2006

A lyrical masterpiece of magical realism, this story of the Buendía family and their experiences with power, love and despair symbolize the history of Colombia and Latin America. (Colombia) A lyrical masterpiece of magical realism, this story of the Buendía family and their experiences with power, love and despair symbolize the history of Colombia and Latin America. (Colombia) Show less

A lyrical masterpiece of magical realism, this story of the Buendía family and their experiences with power, love and despair symbolize the history of Colombia and Latin America. (Colombia) A lyrical masterpiece of magical realism, this story of the Buendía family and their experiences with power, love and despair symbolize the history of Colombia and Latin America. (Colombia) Show less

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Dead Souls

Dead Souls

by Gogolʹ, Nikolaĭ Vasilʹevich

Book - 2004

In this wry dark comedy, a newcomer to an unnamed Russian village hatches an unusual plan to better his station in life by purchasing the souls of dead peasants. (Russia) In this wry dark comedy, a newcomer to an unnamed Russian village hatches an unusual plan to better his station in life by purchasing the souls of dead peasants. (Russia) Show less

In this wry dark comedy, a newcomer to an unnamed Russian village hatches an unusual plan to better his station in life by purchasing the souls of dead peasants. (Russia) In this wry dark comedy, a newcomer to an unnamed Russian village hatches an unusual plan to better his station in life by purchasing the souls of dead peasants. (Russia) Show less

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The Cairo Trilogy

The Cairo Trilogy

by Maḥfūẓ, Najīb

Book - 2001

Set in post-WWI Egypt, this first installment of the sweeping Cairo Trilogy introduces wealthy merchant Ahmad Abd al-Jawad who imprisons the women in his family while he indulges in Cairo's seedy nightlife. (Egypt) Set in post-WWI Egypt, this first installment of the sweeping Cairo Trilogy introduces wealthy merchant Ahmad Abd al-Jawad who imprisons the women in his family while he indulges in Cairo's seedy nightlife. (Egypt) Show less

Set in post-WWI Egypt, this first installment of the sweeping Cairo Trilogy introduces wealthy merchant Ahmad Abd al-Jawad who imprisons the women in his family while he indulges in Cairo's seedy nightlife. (Egypt) Set in post-WWI Egypt, this first installment of the sweeping Cairo Trilogy introduces wealthy merchant Ahmad Abd al-Jawad who imprisons the women in his family while he indulges in Cairo's seedy nightlife. (Egypt) Show less

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The Magic Mountain

The Magic Mountain

A Novel

by Mann, Thomas

Book - 2005

Hans Castorp's convalescence in a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients mirrors the disintegration and decay of a Europe teetering on the brink of war. (Germany) Hans Castorp's convalescence in a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients mirrors the disintegration and decay of a Europe teetering on the brink of war. (Germany) Show less

Hans Castorp's convalescence in a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients mirrors the disintegration and decay of a Europe teetering on the brink of war. (Germany) Hans Castorp's convalescence in a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients mirrors the disintegration and decay of a Europe teetering on the brink of war. (Germany) Show less

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The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

by Murasaki Shikibu

Book - 1992

Life and love in medieval Japan are captured in the spare and beautiful prose translation of this 11th-century author's tale of the Shining Prince, Genji. (Japan) Life and love in medieval Japan are captured in the spare and beautiful prose translation of this 11th-century author's tale of the Shining Prince, Genji. (Japan) Show less

Life and love in medieval Japan are captured in the spare and beautiful prose translation of this 11th-century author's tale of the Shining Prince, Genji. (Japan) Life and love in medieval Japan are captured in the spare and beautiful prose translation of this 11th-century author's tale of the Shining Prince, Genji. (Japan) Show less

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Kokoro

Kokoro

by Natsume, Sōseki

Book - 2010

This story of a friendship between a young man and an older man evokes Japan’s transition from the Meiji to the modern era while exploring themes of camaraderie, isolation and guilt. (Japan) This story of a friendship between a young man and an older man evokes Japan’s transition from the Meiji to the modern era while exploring themes of camaraderie, isolation and guilt. (Japan) Show less

This story of a friendship between a young man and an older man evokes Japan’s transition from the Meiji to the modern era while exploring themes of camaraderie, isolation and guilt. (Japan) This story of a friendship between a young man and an older man evokes Japan’s transition from the Meiji to the modern era while exploring themes of camaraderie, isolation and guilt. (Japan) Show less

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Weep Not, Child

Weep Not, Child

by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo

Book - 2012

In this stark novel, two brothers—one a carpenter, one a student—struggle with familial and political loyalties as the Mau Mau rebels revolt against the ruling British colonists in 1950s Kenya. (Kenya) In this stark novel, two brothers—one a carpenter, one a student—struggle with familial and political loyalties as the Mau Mau rebels revolt against the ruling British colonists in 1950s Kenya. (Kenya) Show less

In this stark novel, two brothers—one a carpenter, one a student—struggle with familial and political loyalties as the Mau Mau rebels revolt against the ruling British colonists in 1950s Kenya. (Kenya) In this stark novel, two brothers—one a carpenter, one a student—struggle with familial and political loyalties as the Mau Mau rebels revolt against the ruling British colonists in 1950s Kenya. (Kenya) Show less

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Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country

by Paton, Alan

Book - 1948

When his son is accused of murdering a white man, a Zulu minister travels from rural South Africa to Johannesburg on a nearly hopeless quest to save him, or his soul. (South Africa) When his son is accused of murdering a white man, a Zulu minister travels from rural South Africa to Johannesburg on a nearly hopeless quest to save him, or his soul. (South Africa) Show less

When his son is accused of murdering a white man, a Zulu minister travels from rural South Africa to Johannesburg on a nearly hopeless quest to save him, or his soul. (South Africa) When his son is accused of murdering a white man, a Zulu minister travels from rural South Africa to Johannesburg on a nearly hopeless quest to save him, or his soul. (South Africa) Show less

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Swann's Way

Swann's Way

by Proust, Marcel

Book - 2004

In this lush novel of reverie and reflection—first in a cycle of six—the writer looks back on his childhood in 19th-century France, and recounts Swann's passionate affair with the elusive Odette. (France) In this lush novel of reverie and reflection—first in a cycle of six—the writer looks back on his childhood in 19th-century France, and recounts Swann's passionate affair with the elusive Odette. (France) Show less

In this lush novel of reverie and reflection—first in a cycle of six—the writer looks back on his childhood in 19th-century France, and recounts Swann's passionate affair with the elusive Odette. (France) In this lush novel of reverie and reflection—first in a cycle of six—the writer looks back on his childhood in 19th-century France, and recounts Swann's passionate affair with the elusive Odette. (France) Show less

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Midnight's Children

Midnight's Children

by Rushdie, Salman

Book - 1995

Saleem's varied and surreal journey through life also depicts the cataclysmic birth and coming of age of modern India. (India) Saleem's varied and surreal journey through life also depicts the cataclysmic birth and coming of age of modern India. (India) Show less

Saleem's varied and surreal journey through life also depicts the cataclysmic birth and coming of age of modern India. (India) Saleem's varied and surreal journey through life also depicts the cataclysmic birth and coming of age of modern India. (India) Show less

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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

A Novel in Eight Parts

by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

Book - 2002

In this tour de force of 19th-century Russian manners and society, Anna risks everything for the great passion of her life, the dashing Count Vronsky. (Russia) In this tour de force of 19th-century Russian manners and society, Anna risks everything for the great passion of her life, the dashing Count Vronsky. (Russia) Show less

In this tour de force of 19th-century Russian manners and society, Anna risks everything for the great passion of her life, the dashing Count Vronsky. (Russia) In this tour de force of 19th-century Russian manners and society, Anna risks everything for the great passion of her life, the dashing Count Vronsky. (Russia) Show less

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Mrs. Dalloway

Mrs. Dalloway

by Woolf, Virginia

Book - 1993

One day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, as she prepares to host a society party, proves to be fertile ground for fond remembrances, recriminations and musings on the life's splendid futility. (England) One day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, as she prepares to host a society party, proves to be fertile ground for fond remembrances, recriminations and musings on the life's splendid futility. (England) Show less

One day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, as she prepares to host a society party, proves to be fertile ground for fond remembrances, recriminations and musings on the life's splendid futility. (England) One day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, as she prepares to host a society party, proves to be fertile ground for fond remembrances, recriminations and musings on the life's splendid futility. (England) Show less

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