"David Copperfield" is one of Charles Dickens's most celebrated works, published in 1850. The novel is a semi-autobiographical narrative that explores the life of David Copperfield from childhood to adulthood.
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, published in 1776, is a seminal work in the annals of American literature and political philosophy. This pamphlet played a crucial role in persuading American colonists to support independence from Great Britain.
"Bohemians of the Latin Quarter" by Henri Murger is a classic French novel, first published in 1851. The story captures the vibrant and often tumultuous lives of young artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris.
"Anna Karenina," written by Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1877, is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature. The novel, translated by Constance Garnett, delves into the complexities of Russian society, love, infidelity, and the pursuit of happiness.
"A Room with a View" is a novel by E. M. Forster, published in 1908. It explores themes of social conventions, love, and self-discovery in early 20th-century British society.
"The Million Pound Bank Note" is a short story written by Mark Twain, first published in 1893. The story revolves around Henry Adams, a young American who finds himself in a desperate situation in London, only to become part of a peculiar experiment by two wealthy brothers.
"The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel first published in 1850. It is the third and final part of Dumas's d'Artagnan series, following "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After." The story revolves around a mysterious prisoner held in the Bastille, whose identity is concealed by an iron mask.
"The Iron Woman," written by Margaret Deland and published in 1911, is a tale deeply rooted in the literary realism movement, exploring themes of industrialization, family dynamics, and the intricate relationships between individuals within a community.