4 Contemporary Retelling of Classic Novels

They say imitation is the purest form of flattery. This fact is reinstated in the modern retelling of many classic novels. You can find these classic novels on eBook sites like Lassmedia. While none of the book enlisted here exceed the original for their effortless finesse, it has come close to being matched by critics worldwide.

1. Great by Sara Benincasa

This is the contemporary retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The location of the story still remains Long Island but Jay Gatsby is now a girl and also the creator of a well-known fashion blog. A teenage girl becomes entangled in the drama of a Hamptons social circle and ends up in a tragic state.

2. Dorian, An Imitation by Will Self

Retelling the famous story of The Picture of Dorian Gray written by none other than Oscar Wilde, this story is based between the 80's and 90's. The lead character is still named Dorian Gray, and it is the story about a self-obsessed man immortalizing himself through various art forms.

3. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

David Wroblewski tries to recreate the world of Hamlet through this retelling. This time, however, the lead character Edgar runs away from home and is followed by a unique breed of dog. The dogs are intelligent, and loyal. The story is as dark as the original one.

4. A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

Jane tries to retell the story of Shakespeare's famous King Lear through this novel. The novel is a modernized retelling of Shakespeare's King Lear and is set on a thousand-acre farm in Iowa that is owned by a family of a father and his three daughters.

These classic books are still popular among readers. Attempting to retell a classic tale can be a tricky move, but it is definitely appreciated by many. You can find various classics on the eBook site Lassmedia. Sign up now and get instant access today!