Dracula
Dracula is a novel written by Bram Stoker, an Irish author, and was published in 1897. Moreover, the main character, Count Dracula, is one of the most well-known vampires in literary history. The novel is written in an epistolary style and explores various themes, including the role of women in the Victorian [...]
Emma
The novel Emma was penned by Jane Austen way back in 1815, though it didn’t actually get printed until the following year. Austen was British, and Emma is considered one of her major works. The story mainly follows Emma Woodhouse, who at the start of the book is 21 years old. Austen [...]
Mansfield Park
Follow Fanny Price's evolution from a timid girl to a woman of strong principles, as she navigates morality, social class, and love. Explore complex themes and subtext, challenging societal assumptions. A captivating blend of genres that showcases Austen's insightful storytelling.
Northanger Abbey
In this captivating novel, follow the journey of Catherine Morland, a young heroine who learns to navigate society and distinguish reality from the Gothic novels she adores. With wit, social commentary, and insightful character portrayals, Austen explores themes of societal expectations, social class, and the pursuit of suitable marriages.
Persuasion
Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was persuaded by her family and friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to the young naval officer Frederick Wentworth due to his low social status and lack of wealth. Now 27 and unmarried, Anne is forced to confront her past when the financially-troubled Elliot family [...]
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility follows the Dashwood sisters as they confront love and loss after leaving their family home. Exploring "sense" and "sensibility" through the sisters' contrasting personalities, the novel offers insight into 18th-century women's social constraints.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1876. This classic children’s book also appeals to many grown-up readers. It follows the escapades of a crafty young boy named Tom who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River [...]
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man facing his mortality in his mid 40s. Published in 1886 by Leo Tolstoy, it gives us a glimpse into Ivan’s attitudes and thoughts as he grapples with the fact that he is dying. We see Ivan working through some heavy existential [...]
The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. The Invisible Man to whom the title refers is Griffin, a scientist who has devised a way to change a body's refractive index to [...]
The Man Who Was Thursday
Explore G.K. Chesterton's "The Man Who Was Thursday," a metaphysical thriller blurring truth and chaos. This thought-provoking novel captivates with its intricate plot and profound philosophical questions.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a 1904 novel written by the English author G.K. Chesterton. It is a work of speculative fiction and political satire, set in a nearly unchanged London in the year 1984. Recommended for: Fans of speculative fiction, readers interested in political satire and social commentary, and those [...]
White Fang
White Fang is a novel written by Jack London, an American author, and was published in 1906. The story is set in the Yukon Territory, Canada, at the end of the 19th century. The novel narrates the story of the domestication of a wild wolfhound. Moreover, White Fang is a companion novel [...]