Im looking to read books that are beautifully written, that have phrases. The novel also uses a beautiful and poetic style to hone in its themes. The three trilogies have a unconventional approach to sexuality, so its not for everyone. Other excellent prose writers in the genre not mentioned so far are patricia mckillip, caitlin r.
Its the most beautiful of the victorian novels and without question one of the. Now i am trying to write novels of my own, i am frustrated that so many of my sentences are just meh functional, unmemorable or clumsy. Books with lyrical writing, poetic prose, and beautiful imagery. I suppose it is subjective to some extent, but some fantasy authors whose prose i like are m. The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart. Maggie stiefvater goodreads author shelved 20 times as beautifulprose avg rating 4.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jacqueline carey s fantasy novels specifically, her two kushiel trilogies, her naamah trilogy, and godslayer duology were the first books i could describe as having beautiful prose. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. John harrison, steph swainston, roger zelazney and susannah clarke. The picture of dorian gray is still the most beautifully written novel i have read so far. Like in most great novels, the prose itself is stunning, with imagery. Novels with beautiful prose literature a forum of ice. And the need for beautiful books with writing that hits you in the heart feels like a lifeaffirming necessity right now. In your reading, what novel has the most beautiful prose.
What are some books you love that just have simply beautiful writing. Lolita by vladimir nabokov, pride and prejudice by jane austen, romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Youll have to wait until january to get your literary paws on this. Books that have beautiful prosepoetic writingheartwrenching words. Its been 23 years since i studied english languageliterature at school. In prose both graphic and unsentimental, coyote reveals the. Your heart is a muscle the size of a fist by sunil yapa.
Heres a whole list of beautiful books with gorgeous writing to add to your toberead pile immediately. On the outside, babies, youve got a hundred years here. As good as it gets in terms of prose, and i am not talking about the fantasy genre only. I will mention josef conrad, who wasnt even writing in his native language. Kiernan especially in the drowning girl and catherynne m. Books with lyrical writing, poetic prose, and beautiful.
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