Dive into the timeless and transformative power of literature with *Literary Origins: Iconic Books Adapted into Popular Cinema*. This anthology celebrates the enduring interplay between the written word and its cinematic double, collating works from a rich gamut of genres and eras, spanning epic poetry to classic novels. Highlights include complex chases and moral quandaries that have transcended print to define cinematic experiences. From the intricate unfolding of human drama to grand historical epics, each work underscores how literature provides a blueprint for imagination, resonating through diverse storytelling mediums. The anthology brings together an illustrious assembly of authors who have profoundly shaped literary heritage in their original narratives. Pioneers such as Homer and Chaucer provide the bedrock of literary storytelling, while voices like Austen and Dickens enrich the understanding of social and emotional landscapes. This assemblage pushes the boundaries of the narrative form in myriad ways, foregrounding the cross-cultural and historical significance of adaptation in literature and film. Editors have meticulously chosen these works to reflect how each narrative, in its respective genre, contributes to and inflects its cinematic reinterpretation. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this compendium serves as both a testament to and a critical examination of literature's capacity to inspire and transform through generations. The juxtaposition of voices from the canonical to the revolutionary offers readers a stimulating foray into fiction that has withstood the test of time while constantly reinventing itself. Encouraged to explore this volume, readers will find themselves engaged in a vibrant dialogue across centuries, tracing literary origins back to their evocative cinematic legacies.