Classic literature is not necessarily the most popular books nor are they the most current or trendy books. The books on this list are considered classics because they have withstood the test of time. Their stories are universally understood and enjoyed by people from all over the world. Classic literature speaks to the human condition, be it hope, truth, life, beauty or perseverance, to name a few. Classic literature continues to inspire, motivate and engage readers - in a word, Classic literature continues to be relevant. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, M.C. Higgins, the Great by Virginia Hamilton, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.