Great Novels to read from the 1950's17312
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| I figure there was always comic posts on what to read in the forums. i said what about a new thread where we all recommend books to read from the 1950's decade feel free to post up what you think would be a fun read |
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| To Kill a Mockingbird The Catcher in the Rye (How many people wanted to slap their Lit teacher over this one?) Slaughterhouse 5 Fahrenheit 451 The Lord of the Rings trilogy And for those who would care to lighten up: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Borrowers |
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| i just picked up used Travels With Charley |
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| The Caine mutiny | ||
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| Starship Troopers, loved the movie but the novel is such a different read. | ||
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| The Old Man and the Sea. | ||
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| Anything by Isaac Asimov during that period. | ||
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So many, so little time  I, Robot The Martian Chronicles The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe I Am Legend The Crucible Lord of the Flies Nine Stories The Talented Mr. Ripley Atlas Shrugged The Old Man and the Sea Charlotte’s Web The Cat in the Hat The Hundred and One Dalmatians |
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| I'm a huge Bester fan so: The Stars My Destination The Demolished Man |
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| Catch22.....started in 1953 but published in 1961....great fun esp if you were in the military | ||
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| Not a novel but I would say Seduction of the Innocent is a very interesting read. I am not supporting too many of Dr. Werthum's beliefs however it was instrumental in what happened to the comic book industry and what essentially led to the Comics Code Authority in 1954, the same year SOI was printed. | ||
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| i am reading right now Big Sur |
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| @BrianGreensnips You're correct in that it's not a novel, but so much of what Whertham said was made-up that suspect it does qualify as fiction! |
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| Lolita. Yes I know the subject matter is a bit taboo, but there is a reason it was twice made into film. Madness and desire make for compelling storytelling. | ||
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| @Noblebeast315 It's a worthy inclusion, regardless of the subject matter. Even the title has entered the popular lexicon. | ||
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| There are quite a few authors I found as a young man that made an impression on me. Isaac Asimov's work sit's near the top of the list. (at the top would be Frank Herbert's Dune) These are from the 50's Foundation Foundation and Empire Second Foundation |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Noblebeast315 It's no use, he sees her He starts to shake and cough Just like the old man in That book by Nabokov |
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| Well I checked and it's on either side of the 50s... But Lester Dent's Doc Savage is timeless. I guess I was a "new age" kid that grew up with the amazing Bantam covers. Crazy not one in the 50s... | ||
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| Advice and Consent - Allen Drury - Not a fun read, but a good read and one that should be required reading in High School and/or college. |
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| Not a novel and pre-era, though just (1949), but worth reading especially in these times: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Also, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits Philip Fisher. I guess they are sorta fiction considering how many (most?) people “invest” nowadays. |
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Published a few months before 1950: |
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse Super-Fantastic book. |
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