Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
"Twelfth Night" is a comedy play by William Shakespeare, written around 1601-1602. The play centers around themes of love, mistaken identity, and the joy and pain it brings.
Literary Fiction
Romance
Satire
Restart Reading
Literary Fiction
Psychological
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
"To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf, published in 1927, is a pioneering modernist novel that explores the complexities of family life and the passage of time. Set in the Ramsay family's summer home on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the novel unfolds over a decade, delving into the inner thoughts and emotions of its characters.
Literary Fiction
Satire
Nana by Émile Zola
Émile Zola's Nana, published in 1880, is a powerful exploration of decadence and societal decay in the final years of the Second French Empire. The novel follows the rise and fall of its eponymous protagonist, Nana Coupeau, a courtesan whose beauty and sensuality captivate and corrupt the men of Parisian high society.
Literary Fiction
Satire
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
"Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous travelogue first published in 1889. The novel follows three friends—Jerome (the narrator), George, and Harris—and their dog, Montmorency, as they embark on a boating holiday along the Thames River.
Literary Fiction
Supernatural
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, published in 1678, is a seminal work in Christian allegory. It details the journey of its protagonist, Christian, as he makes his way from his hometown, the City of Destruction, to the Celestial City, a representation of heaven.
Literary Fiction
Psychological
The Moth by H.G. Wells
"The Moth" is a short story written by H.G. Wells, published in 1895. The story delves into the psychological unraveling of an entomologist named Hapley, who becomes haunted by the ghostly presence of a moth, believed to be the manifestation of his deceased rival, Professor Pawkins.
Literary Fiction
Satire
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
"The House of Mirth," published in 1905, is a novel by Edith Wharton that delves into the life of Lily Bart, a young woman navigating the treacherous waters of New York's high society.
Literary Fiction
Supernatural
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain by Charles Dickens
“The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain,” published in 1848, is a supernatural novella by Charles Dickens. It explores the themes of memory, forgiveness, and the human condition. This story is set during the Christmas season, a time Dickens often used to reflect on humanity’s complex emotional landscape. The narrative follows Mr. Redlaw, a chemist […]
Fantasy
Literary Fiction
Paradise Regained by John Milton
"Paradise Regained," published in 1667, is John Milton's sequel to his more famous epic, "Paradise Lost." It captures the biblical story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness by Satan, highlighting themes of obedience, faith, and the triumph of good over evil.
Literary Fiction
Satire
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, published in 1865, is a novel set against the backdrop of Victorian London. The story begins with a grim discovery in the River Thames.