Neglected classics

I know the blog is about short story , but BBC Radio 4 will announce today the winner of "Neglected Classic" , i.e., a book that deserves to be read, or re-read, and that has been neglected over the years. Therefore, please, allow me.

Ten great authors have advocated in favour of their preferred book and the public has voted. You can listen to the podcasts in which writers such as Colm Toibin, Ruth Rendell, Joanna Trollope and Michael Morpugo talk about their favourite classics. My vote is also for Colm Toibin´s choice Esther Waters, by George Moore. I read it years ago and Mr. Toibin is absolutely right: you cannot forget Esther. The result will be on today at 4pm (GMT)

You can find most of the classics (if not all of them!) here.