"White Fang" by Jack London, published in 1906, is a gripping adventure novel set in the harsh wilderness of the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush
"Ulysses," written by James Joyce and published in 1922, is a seminal work in the modernist literary canon. The novel takes place over the course of a single day, June 16, 1904, in Dublin, Ireland.
"Treasure Island," written by Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1883, is a classic adventure novel that has captivated readers for generations. The story unfolds through the eyes of young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous quest for pirate treasure.
"The Yellow Wallpaper," a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, was published in 1892. This semi-autobiographical tale explores themes of mental illness and the oppressive nature of gender roles in the late 19th century.
"The Underground City" by Jules Verne, also known as "The Child of the Cavern", was published in 1877. This adventure novel, set in Scotland, blends elements of science fiction with a thrilling exploration of the subterranean world. The story revolves around the rediscovery and revitalization of the abandoned Aberfoyle coal mines.
"The Trial" by Franz Kafka, published posthumously in 1925, is a haunting tale that delves into the absurd and surreal experiences of Josef K., a man inexplicably arrested.
"The Trial for Murder," a short story by Charles Dickens, was published in 1865. Known for his vivid storytelling and keen social commentary, Dickens explores the themes of justice, guilt, and the supernatural. The story follows a juror who experiences a series of eerie encounters while serving on a murder trial.
"The Secret City" by Sir Hugh Walpole, published in 1919, is a literary fiction that dives into the complex psychological and social dynamics of Russia during the tumultuous period of World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution.
"The Scarlet Letter," written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850, is a seminal work of American literature set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the mid-17th century. The novel explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
"The Rainbow" by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1915, is a seminal work of fiction that explores the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family, set against the backdrop of the English Midlands.