10 Greatest Love Stories Of All Time

By Rosemary R. Raposo. From tear-jerkers to the warm fuzzies, the New York Public Library shares with Tango their top 10 picks for the greatest romantic reads of all time. They can melt your heart, make you laugh and leave you longing for a Kleenex. Who can resist the most sought after romantic novels of all time? Whether you are looking for that special someone, or blissfully in love, these ageless classics know just how to pull on those heartstrings. So, jump under the covers, turn down the lights and get flippin’.

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1. Wuthering Heights
2. Anna Karenina
3. Romeo and Juliet
4. Casablanca
5. Midsummer Night’s Dream
6. Doctor Zhivago
7. Sense and Sensibility
8. Hugo’s Hunchback of Notre Dame
9. Dangerous Liaisons
10. Pride and Prejudice

Want to get in on the action?

Want to own a piece of romantic history? Check out an original first edition copy of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, April 19-21 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. This prestigious gathering of international book dealers is kicking off with a “Lions at the Armory” preview party on April 19th, featuring Austen’s book, along with other items from literary history. For more information and tickets visit www.nypl.org/rare.

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