The bestselling 1989 historical epic has been included on Pan Macmillan's list of the 50 best books of all time, joining literary masterpieces by authors including Cormac McCarthy, Bret Easton Ellis, Charles Dickens, and Toni Morrison. The recognition underscores the novel's enduring influence and remarkable staying power.
Already known internationally for thrillers such as Eye of the Needle, the Welsh author turned his attention to medieval England, crafting an expansive story centered on the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge during the 12th century. Blending historical events with richly drawn fictional characters, the novel explores ambition, faith, politics, love, and survival across decades of upheaval.
"My publishers were nervous," Follett later wrote in a piece for Oprah's Book Club. "They wanted another spy story. My friends were also apprehensive. They know that I enjoy success. I'm not the kind of writer who would deal with a failure by saying that the book was good but the readers were inadequate. I write to entertain, and I'm happy doing so. A failure would make me miserable. No one tried to talk me out of it, but lots of people expressed anxious reservations."
View this post on InstagramAlthough Follett's publisher initially questioned whether readers would embrace such an ambitious historical novel, The Pillars of the Earth became an international bestseller.
As beloved as the novel has become is as difficult as it was for Follett to write.
The novel also launched one of historical fiction's most successful series.
Beyond its commercial success, The Pillars of the Earth has left a lasting cultural impact.
Now, more than three decades after its publication, The Pillars of the Earth has earned another prestigious distinction with its inclusion on Pan Macmillan's list of the greatest books of all time. For Ken Follett, the novel that once marked a dramatic shift in his career has become the work that defines his literary legacy, and one of the most beloved historical novels ever written.
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