The Bibliophile's Best Books of Each Genre: Literary Fiction

This is the next list in my series of lists of the best books of each genre. This list contains the best literary fiction, so the best novels, or works of literature, based on their writing techniques, ability to develop protagonists and rich characters, and the skill of captivating readers with absorbing narratives. I can't realistically say these are the best 40 works of literature ever, but I can say that they were the ones that came to my mind first. Enjoy...