Emily Bronte Psychological Romance Supernatural Wuthering Heights – Emily Brontë (1847) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë explores love, obsession, and revenge on the wild moors in a Gothic tale of passion and despair.
Oscar Wilde Psychological Supernatural The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde (1890) The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde examines aestheticism and morality as Dorian's quest for eternal youth leads to corruption and tragedy.
Bram Stoker Supernatural Dracula – Bram Stoker (1897) Dracula by Bram Stoker chronicles the battle against Count Dracula, blending Gothic horror with themes of fear and power.
Mark Twain Adventures of Tom and Huck Adventure Fantasy Young Adult Tom Sawyer Abroad – Mark Twain (1894) Tom Sawyer Abroad by Mark Twain follows Tom, Huck, and Jim on a thrilling hot air balloon journey across continents and adventures.
Jane Austen Romance Satire Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen (1811) Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen contrasts practicality and emotion through the lives of the Dashwood sisters, exploring love, inheritance, and society.
Charles Dickens Classics Historical Satire A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens (1859) A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens explores sacrifice, justice, and love during the chaos of the French Revolution in London and Paris.
Fyodor Dostoevsky Psychological Crime and Punishment – Fyodor Dostoevsky (1866) Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky examines guilt, morality, and redemption through Raskolnikov's psychological struggle after murder.
Jane Austen Classics Romance Satire Emma – Jane Austen (1815) Emma by Jane Austen follows a meddling young woman navigating love, class, and self-discovery in Regency-era England.
Charles Dickens Fantasy Satire A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens (1843) A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is the classic tale of Scrooge's transformation from miser to generous soul through the spirits of Christmas.
Leo Tolstoy Classics Romance Satire Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy (1878) Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy portrays a tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, examining love, infidelity, and societal norms.