/lit/ - Literature

>>7536541
when i read this as a young impressionable woman it moved me deeply and changed my life and relationship to literature wholly

Of human bondage, Read this book after my first break up and FUCK did it put perspective on things

What are some books you would highly recommend to an intelligent young person? What books had a great impact on you when you were young (I suppose I'll define "young" as anywhere from early teens to early 20's).
Pic related, I'm about a quarter of the way through it. I'm 18 and a week away from going to college and I feel like I'm reading this at the perfect time in my life.

Mildred is really getting on my nerves.

you had my heart
and we'll never be worlds apart
maybe in magazines
but you'll still be my star

Just this bought, good any¿

finished this a while back, been meaning to make a thread here.

probably tied with count of monte cristo as my favorite book now. (not really claiming its artistically/literarily equal, just that i liked it about as much)
anyone read more maughan? i'd appreciate direction on which to pick up next, online resources seem to consider this his best and don't really mention any of his other books.

good or bad?, i have started reading it and so its alright, dont see whats the point of the book.

And here's what I'm reading right now: Of Human Bondage. I'm maybe 1/3rd of the way through and so far I like it - the author does a great job capturing the feeling of youth - passionate beliefs, desire for independence, desire for both comradery and individuality, the gradual coming of maturity, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next....