And that's another thing. If I were to make two lists, starting with a list of novels important for their historical impact, it would be quite a different list in some respects than a list of novels selected for their literary quality. I don't think anyone can deny the historical import of Uncle Tom's Cabin, but as literature, Uncle Tom's Cabin has almost as much style and depth as my son's "Incredible Hulk" comics.
One could say the same thing about Les Miserables for that matter.