If I had to narrow it down to just the top 10 most influential works of American literature, I would choose: 1. Moby-Dick 2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 3. The Great Gatsby 4. Gone with the Wind 5. The Grapes of Wrath 6. The Sound and the Fury 7. To Kill a Mockingbird 8. Invisible Man 9. Beloved 10. Leaves of Grass This selection spans nearly two centuries of American literature and includes works that have had a profound influence on the nation’s culture, language, and literary tradition. My list will expand to the top 100 books, but please be patient with my selection. It is my personal opinion, based on my preferences and taste. Enjoy!