3 Important Novels You Should Read

Most people love to read novels, simply because it puts them in another world, which may be full of fantasy or even real life.

In this article, we explain to you 3 important novels that we refer to, and we recommend reading them, which are suitable for young people or the elderly.

Alchemist – Paulo Coelho – 1988

One of the most important novels of modern times, The Alchemist has been a huge success globally, with more than 30 million copies sold and translated into more than 80 languages. The novel influenced the lives of many readers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals.

The novel revolves around the story of a young Spanish shepherd "Santiago", with whom a dream about a treasure buried near the pyramids in Egypt is repeated. Santiago decides to sell his sheep herd and embarks on a long and perilous journey to fulfill his dream. During his journey, Santiago meets diverse characters that help him better understand himself and the world around him, such as an ancient king telling Santiago about the "spirit of the world". So is the character of the salesman who teaches Santiago the importance of focusing on the present. And finally the alchemist who guides Santiago on his spiritual journey and helps him discover the "real treasure".

The most prominent ideas of the novel:

Pursuit of dreams: The novel encourages the reader to follow his dreams no matter how difficult or unconventional they are.

Listening to the language of the soul: The novel emphasizes the importance of listening to our inner intuition and the "language of the soul" that guides us on our way.

Personal transformation: The novel shows Santiago's journey of growth and development as a person, learning the value of perseverance, patience and tolerance.

The Power of Love: Fatima plays an important role in Santiago's journey, representing true love and support.

Pantheism: The novel suggests that everything in the universe is interconnected, and that we are all part of the "spirit of the world."

The novel is translated into Arabic, which is an excellent translation and is available in various libraries.

We recommend reading this novel especially for young people.

The Lord of the Rings – J. R. R. Tolkien – 1955

Suffice it to note that this novel is taught in many educational forums. It is considered one of the most prominent novels by its author J. R. R. Tolkien, and has a world of fans and followers from the largest worlds.

The Lord of the Rings is set in a fictional world called "Midland – or Middle-earth". The story begins when the hobbit Frodo Baggins discovers an evil magic ring called the Sauron Ring. Frodo has the task of destroying the ring in the fire of Mount Mordor to prevent the dark lord Sauron from taking over the world.

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most famous and popular fantasy novels in history. The novel has influenced many other works of art, including films, video games, and music. The novel has also been very popular with readers of all ages, offering an exciting story full of adventure and suspense.

The novel is a fun independent of the series of films or games that came from it, it is full of fine details, and it is enough to know that the author has invented a complete language for the world of the novel!

The most important ideas in the novel:

• The conflict between good and evil: The Lord of the Rings is an eternal struggle between good and evil, as the protagonists face the forces of darkness led by Sauron.

• Fraternity and friendship: The value of brotherhood and friendship plays an important role in the novel, as the protagonists of the story depend on each other to survive and achieve their goal. This was achieved by the wonderful diversity of characters.

• Courage and sacrifice: The protagonists show great courage in the face of dangers and sacrifice themselves in order to save the "middle land".

• Willpower: Frodo proves immense ability to resist the temptation of the evil "Sauron Ring", thanks to his willpower and determination.

• Hope: Despite the darkness that surrounds them, the protagonists cling to hope and continue to pursue their goal.

I will not live in my father's robes - Ihsan Abdul Quddus - 1966

We are not referring here to the famous series, despite its great popularity, but to the narrative text, which differs in many details from a television or radio series.

It is a truly outstanding novel by a distinguished writer, and it is not considered a big novel, but reading it is a pleasure in itself, and you will be surprised by the difference in details from visual works.

The novel shows the conflict between the generation of fathers and sons, where the son rejects his father's control and ancient traditions. The novel also highlights other characters surrounding the self-made businessman "Abdul Ghafour" and the extent of their influence on him, as well as events and the man's view of them, and his exploitation of them despite the fact that he is an illiterate uneducated man.

The end of the novel, and some of its events, may shock you if you are a fan of television work, but we really recommend this novel as it is more realistic, although it was released in the sixties of the last century.