Here are some famous books that were almost rejected by publishers but went on to become iconic in the literary world.
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J.K. Rowling's first book was rejected by 12 publishers before Bloomsbury picked it up.
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This profoundly moving account of Anne Frank’s life during World War II was rejected by multiple publisher.
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King's debut novel was rejected 30 times before being accepted by Doubleday.
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Salinger’s now-iconic novel, known for its rebellious tone and raw depiction of adolescence, faced multiple rejections.
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This dystopian novel was rejected by 21 publishers, with one commenting that it was "an absurd and uninteresting fantasy."
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The sweeping historical novel was eventually published and won a Pulitzer Prize, becoming one of the most beloved.
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This now-legendary science fiction epic was rejected by over 20 publishers due to its length and complexity.