Five Most Important Works of Fiction meme

From osewalrus comes this question:

What are the five most important works of fiction that you read, and why?

Please note I do not say favorite, but most important to you

( Mine )

RIP: Jack Williamson, 1908-2006

Crossed the country in a covered wagon. Wrote about -- and lived to see -- men in space.

Hugo and Nebula Award winner, Nebula Grand Master, Science Fiction Hall of Fame member. All well-deserved.

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