Electric literature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009. Apr 02, 2014 from modern retellings of jane austen to william shakespeare, here are 6 cult films inspired by classic literature. Pride and prejudice retellings have the most options, but youll also find retellings of jane austens other novels, little women, peter pan, and more. Jun 16, 2015 some stories are so moving, so ubiquitous, that we cant get them out of our collective mindshakespeare, jane austen, childhood fairy tales.
Modern retellings of jane austens novels jane austen may have only written six novels, but youd never know it by the sheer volume of updates, retellings, unofficial sequels, and fan fiction thats been written in and around the worlds she created. Believe it or not, that wasnt the case back when i wrote persephone. Ya classic literature retellings 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. Aug 10, 2019 ya retellings of classic literature if theres one thing i love, its a good retelling. Odysseus epic adventure sparked ideas in the minds of james joyce, william faulkner, and more. Many of atwoods novels deal with myth and legendher more recent works are dystopian myths of her. As a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. You may read about romeos adventures in an urban gang or find dorian gray set against the aids epidemic of the 1980s, but ultimately you get the chance to experience your favorites for the first time, all over again. This section contains ya retellings of classic stories, but they are the only young adult retellings that we could find. Ya retellings of classic literature if theres one thing i love, its a good retelling. Here are 12 classic scifi novels everyone should read. If youre looking to supplement your reading list with some modern classic books or retellings, we have 7 amazing ones ready. If you are looking for modern fairy tales with a twist, check out some of these fairy tale retellings.
John updikes retelling of tristan and isolde is set in brazil and spans over two decades, beginning in the 1960s and ending in the 1980s. Margaret atwood, the penelopiad 2005 a chorus of competing female voices from the underworldthose of penelopes 12 maids accused of treasonous plotting and hanged by her son, telemachusprovide the backdrop for this counterepic to the odyssey. Read your way through this list of 162 young adult books that are all retellings or reimaginings of popular classic literature, myths, fairy tales and shakespearean plays. If youre looking for fantasy works with arthurian elements but arent adaptations of earlier source material, then guy gavriel kays fionavar tapestry, susan collinss the dark is rising, and even robert e.
Classics classic books to tick off your bucket list 21042020. There will be those who argue that retellings of classic literature are unoriginal and no better than the endless remakes of films that are. Harper, 20 retelling of james and the giant peach, by roald dahl. Pride and prejudice retellings have the most options, but youll also find retellings of jane austens. Our mission is to amplify the power of storytelling with digital innovation, and to ensure that literature remains a vibrant presence in popular culture by supporting writers, embracing new technologies, and building community to broaden the audience for literature. Fortunately, i really enjoyed silver as it can be enjoyed both as a continuation or as its own standalone story.
Whether youre obsessed with greek myths or intrigued by japanese folklore, this list is sure to have a title or two that can offer a great introduction to these beloved stories across the world. I reread many of these titles while composing the red word, loving the sense that these master storytellers were reworking the heavy, hardened clay of the malecentered. Ya books based on classic literature from epicreads an epic chart of 162 young adult retellings jake, reinvented. Bringing oncesilenced voices to the fore and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of the classics are not to be missed. Even though scandal and rumor have destroyed the binat familys social prospects, their secondoldest daughter alys has found a satisfying career teaching english literature to schoolgirls. Literary retellings of your favorite classic tales including the spring girls by anna todd, circe by madeline miller, and more. Something magical happens when a writer revisits a classic plot. Prometheus provoked the ire of zeus when he stole the sacred fire of the gods from mount olympus and gave it to mankind. Knights of the lunch table scholastic, 2008 retelling of the story of king arthur and his knights, by howard pyle neil gaiman, illustrated by skottie young.
There are many important books published decades or even centuries ago that have great significance but im not going to recommend them for your reading enjoyment. The prime example is moby dick, which i have read and i will. Spinning silver is my favorite, but uprooted was great, too. These pieces of literature are undeniable classics. And luckily, weve got three books were absolutely loving to recommend. The revival of the classics in renaissance europe led to an incredible upsurge of hellenocentric thought, with art and literature. Its no secret that james joyces ulysses has inspired legions of ardent fans. Sep 26, 2016 retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. With a fantastic range of monsters, villains, damsels, gods and mortals, the folklore of the classical world has been much studied. Everything you want to know but are afraid to ask 22042020. Jul 25, 2018 electric literature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009. In honor of the release of the strange and deadly portraits of bryony gray by e. These inspired authors have reimagined beloved novels and iconic characters in a fresh way.
The year 2018 marked the 200th anniversary of mary shelleys sciencefiction classic frankenstein was first published. Films based on classic novels movies made from classic. In 1998 the modern library editorial board voted it the best american novel and the second best novel in the english language. Totally impromptu and unofficial but super fun book awards. For me, classic books need to be readable because im not studying literature at university these days. Like the original medieval legend, updikes is also a tragic love story. Classic literature is great, but even i, an avid reader and stereotypical english major, sometimes wish these stories were a bit more contemporary. Ya books based on classic literature from epicreads an epic chart of 162 young adult retellings. Apr 07, 2020 the science fiction genre is often overlooked, but it shouldnt be. Spotlighting previously silenced voices and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of the classic books are not to be missed.
Four of the five original stories were written by women. Ya retellings based on classic literature riffle books. Modern retellings of classic literature xoxo after dark. Eligible pride and prejudice retelling, by the book persuasion retelling, and the spring girls little women retelling. Fortunately, many modern authors have created their own stories that adapt the plots, characters, andor spirit of. The best modern retellings of classic literature 29012020. They delve deeply into these wellloved favorites and use them as jumping off points to explore new. Modern retellings of jane austens classic books several years ago harpercollins embarked on a project to publish modern retellings of jane austens six classic novels. Some retellings of classic literature that may appeal to boys. As more and more of these classic book retellings started popping up on our upcoming releases lists, i knew i wanted to add this category to our february reading challenge list. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings epic reads. Knights of the lunch table scholastic, 2008 retelling of the story of king arthur and his knights, by. They named several of the authors that would be attempting the near impossible taskimproving on austens original worksand they named it the austen.
Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby and thought, man, this would. In the year i worked on persephone, so did several other completely unconnected authors. There are a lot of persephone and hades retellings out there. The plucker updatedthe plucker updated by brom author on sep012010 paperback. Sometimes, the books we read for class can feel repetitive. Modern retellings of jane austens novels readers lane. Fortunately, many modern authors have created their own stories that adapt the plots, characters, andor spirit of the originals for a new century. Classics to modern movie retellings published august 30, 2012 classics whether they are novels, plays, or epics offer us great characters, interesting plots, and lots of things for discussion but sometimes they can be a little tough to tackle. I dont care about the continuing stories what happened after elizabeth and darcy got married is best left to the imagination, but give me a modern spin on an austen classic and theres a good chance i wont leave my reading chair until i turn the last page. Classics to modern movie retellings published august 30, 2012 classics whether they are novels, plays, or epics offer us great characters, interesting plots, and lots of things for discussion but. May 23, 2016 i propose, for those of you with a classic literature book hangover, that the next best thing to do is read modern retellings of your favorite classics. See more ideas about ya books, retelling, books young adult.
Classic books from the macmillan collectors library. The science fiction genre is often overlooked, but it shouldnt be. Dec 31, 2017 no matter which type of reader you are, modern retellings could be just your cup of tea. From modern retellings of jane austen to william shakespeare, here are 6 cult films inspired by classic literature. Feb 26, 2014 presenting ya retellings an epic infographic brought to you by epic reads. Two hundred years after a supervolcano causes an ice age on earth, making the planet uninhabitable, seventeenyearold mechanic stella ainsley accepts a position as governess on the rochester, a private space ship orbiting the moon, falls in love with theships reclusive captain, befriends the secretive crew, and uncovers a plot that. Nov, 2017 as a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. Trying to continue a work of classic literature strikes me as a rather daunting task.
Heres a list of modern fairy tales written to appeal to todays teen girls. Jun 15, 2018 classic literature is great, but even i, an avid reader and stereotypical english major, sometimes wish these stories were a bit more contemporary. Jun 11, 2014 11 modern retellings of classic novels. Xoxo after dark recommends three modern retellings. From historical fiction to fantasy to dystopian, our classic fairy tales and novels have been retold over and over in various genres and age groups from childrens to teen to adult literature. Best young adult persephone and hades retellings kaitlin bevis. Ive been told this is a common phenomenon in publishing. Motion sets his novel nearly forty years after the conclusion of the stevenson classic and centers on the children of jim hawkins and long john silver. Bringing oncesilenced voices to the fore and reimagining stories for presentday audiences, these modern retellings of. She grew up having nancy drew books read to her by her father, and is now an avid reader of mystery, thriller, and horror.
Mar, 2018 the books in this list are the smartest, most beautifully wrought adaptations of classical myths ive ever encounteredand they all just happen to be by female writers. This list of the best retellings of classic books includes a variety of genres and novels, so you may just find something new that piques your interest. I propose, for those of you with a classic literature book hangover, that the next best thing to do is read modern retellings of your favorite classics. Retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. Discover four reasons you should try tapping into the richness of literary history by writing books based on classic literature. This twist on pride and prejudice sets the classic romance in modernday pakistan.
Best young adult persephone and hades retellings kaitlin. We have added a few more titles to the lists below and they are. With these modern retellings of classic stories, youll find the same familiar characters in notsofamiliar settings. Five modern retellings of classic stories to read and love history lizzie as more and more of these classic book retellings started popping up on our upcoming releases lists, i knew i wanted to add this category to our february reading challenge list.
Jul 29, 2016 if you havent read the daughters of zeus series yet, you should start with persephone, a modern day, young adult retelling of the classic greek myth. Any decent modern retellings of the arthurian legends. If youre looking for retellings or reimaginings of medieval arthurian literature, then the once and future king by t. Naomi novik has written a few books based on old fairy tales not classic literature exactly but still retellings of classic stories. Here are eleven of our favorite contemporary retellings of classic literature.