Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is published. In 2001, the book would be one of four books by Conrad to be on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century as selected by the editorial board of the American Modern Library.
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James is published. In 2001, the book would be one of three books by James to be on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century as selected by the editorial board of the American Modern Library.