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.
Literary Fiction
Satire
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Literary Fiction
Satire
My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
"My Man Jeeves" is a collection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, published in 1919. Set in the early 20th century, it introduces readers to the delightful and humorous world of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves.
Historical
Satire
Middlemarch by George Eliot
"Middlemarch," authored by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Anne Evans), is a profound exploration of provincial life in 19th-century England. Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch, the novel delves into the intricacies of social, political, and personal dynamics among a diverse cast of characters.
Romance
Satire
Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare
"Love's Labour's Lost" is a comedy by William Shakespeare, set in the court of Navarre, where King Ferdinand and his three noble companions take a vow to pursue scholarly studies and renounce the company of women for three years
Romance
Satire
All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
"All's Well That Ends Well," written by William Shakespeare, is a comedy that intricately weaves themes of love, war, and social mobility into its narrative. Set in a mixture of locations, including France and Italy, the play revolves around Helena, a young woman of lower birth, and her love for Bertram, a count.
Romance
Satire
Tickets, Please! by David Herbert Lawrence
"Tickets, Please!" is a short story by David Herbert Lawrence, first published in 1919. Set in the industrial heartland of England during the early 20th century, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling and perilous tram service, entirely conducted by young women and driven by men either too young, too old, or unfit for active service.
Satire
Young Adult
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"This Side of Paradise" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1920, is a seminal work that captures the disillusionment and moral disintegration of the post-World War I generation, known as the Jazz Age.
Adventure
Satire
The Wheels of Chance by H.G. Wells
"The Wheels of Chance," written by H.G. Wells and published in 1895, is a humorous novel that captures the essence of a late Victorian cycling adventure. The story follows Mr. Hoopdriver, a humble draper's assistant, as he embarks on a cycling tour along the Southern Coast of England.
Satire
The War Prayer by Mark Twain
"The War Prayer," a short story by Mark Twain, was published posthumously in 1916. Twain, known for his sharp wit and incisive satire, uses this narrative to critique the blind patriotism and moral contradictions inherent in war.
Adventure
Biographical
Satire
The Road by Jack London
"The Road," written by Jack London, is a memoir published in 1907 that provides a vivid recounting of the author's experiences as a hobo in the 1890s.