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For now my favorite is Nostromo.
But it is a strong list of books each rightly considered a classic in its own right. I have read 8 (for sure, perhaps even 2 more) of the books - not bad I think for English not being my first language. Some are known unknowns - read some others books by the author or heard about the book. A couple are unknown unknowns - and "The Virginian" is a definitely maybe read.
I must confess that a vote for Nostromo would be a vote more for the author than the book. If "The Secret Agent" had been nominated I more likely than not would have voted for that book. The main reason is: Conrad is an author I really do associate with the turn from the 19th to the 20th century - on the other hand Henry James I see as a 19th century author.
NB: Shouldn't Kim be disqualified as some parts of the books were published in 1900 (only joking of course).
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