Spine title: Classic novels Includes index Love, romance and sex -- Families -- Rites of passage -- Heroes and anti-heroes -- Making it -- Adventure -- War, violence and conflict -- A sense of place -- Incredible worlds -- Horror and mystery -- Crime and punishment -- Comedy and satire Includes bibliographical references and index The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres."--Provided by publisher