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It is easy to confuse this "200" list with the Modern Library’s original 100 Best Novels list, which has two versions of its own:

: The list features a mix of globally recognized giants and "forgotten masterpieces," including: The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels...

: A public poll that was famously "skewed" by fan voting, resulting in Ayn Rand holding both the #1 and #2 spots with Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead . Why This List Matters Today It is easy to confuse this "200" list

The Modern Library is famous for its definitive "best of" book lists, but many readers are surprised to find there isn't just one. While the is the most cited, the "Two Hundred" often refers to a separate, highly curated selection by authors Carmen Callil and Colm Toíbín titled The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950 . The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950 The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950

: The Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger), To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee), and Midnight’s Children (Salman Rushdie).