The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels... -

: Chinua Achebe ( Things Fall Apart ), Mulk Raj Anand, and V.S. Naipaul. Comparison with the Famous "Top 100"

: 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 The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels...

: The list features a mix of globally recognized giants and "forgotten masterpieces," including: : Chinua Achebe ( Things Fall Apart ), Mulk Raj Anand, and V

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 Why This List Matters Today : The list