Is Ulysses, James Joyce's meandering rewrite of the literary rulebook, really the greatest work? Yes, says Penguin editor David Davidar, if the mark of "a creative endeavour is to broaden the scope of the genre, re-establish norms". Hmm, opines veteran journalist Sham Lal: "Unless you have a guide, 999 out of 1,000 readers will not be able to grasp it." What about number two, The Great Gatsby? "Yes, definitely," avers publisher Ravi Vyas, who has read 90 of the 100 books. Malcolm Lowry's Under the Volcano at 11? "Doubtful choice," says professor of English Malashri Lal. "Delighted," differs Davidar.