"Roughing It" by Mark Twain, originally published in 1872, is a semi-autobiographical travel literature that humorously chronicles the author’s travels across the American West during the 1860s. Twain's real real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
"Room 13" by Edgar Wallace, published in 1924, is a classic mystery and detective novel by the prolific British author. Known for his numerous crime stories, Wallace weaves a gripping tale of intrigue, deception, and complex characters in this work. The story revolves around Johnny Gray, a man recently released from prison.
"Rodney Stone" is a novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1896. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, it is a historical fiction intertwined with elements of mystery and adventure. The story is narrated by Rodney Stone, a young boy from a naval family.
"Robinson Crusoe," written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719, is a seminal work of fiction that is often regarded as one of the earliest English novels. The story follows the life of Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad.
"Persuasion" is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1818. It is a story set in the early 19th century, focusing on the themes of love, social class, and second chances. The narrative revolves around Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old woman whose family is on the brink of financial ruin.
"People of the Dark," penned by Robert E. Howard (known for his creation of Conan the Barbarian), is a gripping tale set against the ominous backdrop of Dagon's Cave.
"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.
"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy first performed in 1604, exploring themes of jealousy, love, betrayal, and racism. Set in Venice and Cyprus, the play follows the life of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army.
"One of Ours" by Willa Cather, published in 1922, is a historical novel that earned Cather the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1923. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Claude Wheeler.