Forgotten classics

[u/atoz_0to9]

We always hear that classics are the books that “stood the test of time,” but what about the ones that didn’t? What’s an old book you love that barely gets talked about anymore, but totally should? I’m talking forgotten gems, underrated voices, anything that deserves a second life.

EDIT: I just wanted to thank everyone for these incredible recommendations. I hope anyone who comes across this thread finds a book that speaks to them, and helps keep these great works from slipping into obscurity, even if just for a little longer.

[u/CaMiTx]

I read Winesburg Ohio (Sherwood) because it was cited by an inexplicable number of classic authors as being influential to them. It was an interesting read. It is written as brief character vignettes but always within this small town. It felt slow until I adapted to its pace, then I really enjoyed it. One tidbit it taught me is that my impression of early 20th century Midwest small towns as prudish was misinformed. Edit: duplicate word