20 of the Best Short Classic Books

It's a common complaint that the best classic books also tend to be the longest. In 1779, Dr Samuel Johnson described Paradise Lost as a book which 'none ever wished…longer than it is', and as much as I love Gone with the Wind, its 1000+ pages are definitely enough. So here's a list of the best classic books which are also the shortest.I've defined 'short' here as 'about 200 pages or less' (readable in one sitting), and used pretty much the canonical perception of 'classic' whilst also promoting diverse voices. These short classic books are perfect for anyone who's been wanting to increase their classics intake but just hasn't found the time!