The Culture Trip's 12 Difficult Books You May Be Assigned Freshman Year

"Books have always existed for more than just pure entertainment — to dive into a book is to enrich your mind, expand your horizons, and challenge yourself. There's no better way to do those things than to tackle some of humanity's finest works — books that are, for various reasons, difficult to read, but endlessly rewarding. When you have the time and the mental energy, check out our list of 12 notoriously difficult books."