"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839, is a quintessential piece of Gothic fiction. It delves into themes of madness, family decay, and the supernatural.
The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and 1320. The narrative, divided into three parts—Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—depicts the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
"The Demon Spell" is a chilling short story by Hume Nisbet, first published in 1894. Set in England during the height of spiritualism's popularity, the tale explores the eerie and unsettling experiences of a skeptic drawn into the supernatural realm.
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1922. Set primarily in Baltimore, it follows the life of Benjamin Button, a man who ages in reverse.
"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, published in 1880, is a towering masterpiece of Russian literature. The novel delves into the lives of the Karamazov family, exploring deep philosophical, theological, and moral themes.
"The Art of War" by Niccolò Machiavelli, originally published in 1521, is a philosophical treatise exploring military strategy, tactics, and the nature of war.
"The Antichrist" by Friedrich Nietzsche, published in 1888 and translated by H.L. Mencken, is one of Nietzsche's most provocative and controversial works. Written during a period of intense creative output and shortly before Nietzsche's mental collapse, "The Antichrist" encapsulates his philosophical rebellion against Christian doctrines and the values they propagate.
"Paradise Lost," an epic poem by John Milton, was first published in 1667. This masterpiece, written in blank verse, delves into the biblical story of the Fall of Man.