famous book; masterpiece
Refers to a book or literary work widely recognized as outstanding or historically important.
この小説は日本文学の名著の一つだ。
This novel is one of the masterpieces of Japanese literature.
夏休みに世界の名著を読もうと思う。
I plan to read some of the world's great books during summer vacation.
This book is known as a classic work in economics.
That novel is still called a great work today.
This book is often cited among the world's great works.