Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
"Shirley" by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1849, is a novel set in the turbulent times of the early 19th century during the industrial depression in England.
Historical
Romance
Satire
Restart Reading
Psychological
Satire
Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett
"Riceyman Steps" is a novel written by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1923. Set in the post-World War I era, the story unfolds in the Clerkenwell district of London, primarily revolving around the lives of the inhabitants of Riceyman Steps, a series of steps linking King's Cross Road to Riceyman Square.
Satire
Password Incorrect by Nick Name
"Password Incorrect" is a collection of humorous and satirical short stories by Nick Name about the absurdities and eccentricities of modern life, particularly through the lens of technology and digital culture.
Literary Fiction
Romance
Satire
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
"Oliver Twist," written by Charles Dickens, is a poignant novel published in 1837, exploring the life of an orphan, Oliver Twist, who navigates the harsh realities of 19th-century England.
Romance
Satire
Supernatural
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
"Northanger Abbey" is one of Jane Austen's beloved novels, first published posthumously in 1817. Set against the backdrop of the fashionable city of Bath and the eerie yet intriguing Northanger Abbey, the novel follows the journey of Catherine Morland, a young and naïve girl with a passion for Gothic novels.
Romance
Satire
Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence
"Lady Chatterley's Lover," written by D.H. Lawrence, is a poignant and controversial novel that explores themes of class, love, and the human condition. Published in 1928, the book follows the journey of Constance Reid, also known as Lady Chatterley, as she navigates her constrained life in post-World War I England.
Historical
Literary Fiction
Satire
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
"Julius Caesar," penned by William Shakespeare, is a historical tragedy that delves into themes of power, betrayal, and fate.
Satire
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome
"Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow," written by Jerome K. Jerome, is a charming and humorous collection of essays that reflect on everyday topics with wit and a touch of philosophical insight. Jerome's lighthearted and often satirical tone offers readers a delightful escape into his musings on various subjects.
Adventure
Fantasy
Satire
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
"Gulliver's Travels," written by Jonathan Swift, is a satirical novel that critiques various aspects of human nature, society, and the contemporary politics of Swift's time.
Literary Fiction
Satire
Esther Waters by George Moore
"Esther Waters," a novel by George Moore, was published in 1894. The story is set in Victorian England and provides a vivid depiction of the struggles faced by a young woman from a humble background.