Books and authors play a major role in shaping society, culture, education, and human thought. From ancient epics and philosophical writings to modern novels and contemporary bestsellers, literature reflects the evolution of civilization. Knowledge of important books and their authors is also useful for competitive examinations, general awareness, and academic studies.
Ancient literature forms the foundation of human knowledge and civilization. These works mainly focused on religion, philosophy, politics, science, and ethics.
Indian Ancient Books
Book
Author
Ramayana
Valmiki
Mahabharata
Ved Vyasa
Arthashastra
Chanakya
Abhijnanasakuntalam
Kalidasa
Meghaduta
Kalidasa
Panchatantra
Vishnu Sharma
Rajatarangini
Kalhana
Gita Govinda
Jayadeva
Ancient World Literature
Book
Author
The Republic
Plato
Iliad
Homer
Odyssey
Homer
The Art of War
Sun Tzu
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Modern Books and Authors
Modern literature brought realism, nationalism, social reform, science fiction, and political ideas into writing.
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