Franz Kafka
The Trial by Franz Kafka Summary
Psychological

The Trial – Franz Kafka (1925)

The Trial by Franz Kafka is a chilling tale of powerlessness and bureaucracy as Josef K. faces surreal charges in an absurd, oppressive justice system.
Virginia Woolf
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Summary
Classics Psychological

Mrs. Dalloway – Virginia Woolf (1925)

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf captures a single day in London, exploring consciousness, memory, and post-World War I societal norms.
Virginia Woolf
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf Summary
Non Fiction

A Room of One’s Own – Virginia Woolf (1929)

A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf explores women's literary and social struggles, emphasizing independence and creativity.
Virginia Woolf
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf Summary
Classics Psychological

To the Lighthouse – Virginia Woolf (1927)

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf captures the Ramsay family's dynamics and the passage of time using a stream-of-consciousness narrative.
EM Forster
A Room with a View by E. M. Forster Summary
Romance Satire

A Room with a View – EM Forster (1908)

A Room with a View by E.M. Forster follows Lucy Honeychurch as she seeks love and freedom against the constraints of Edwardian society.
JD Salinger
402. Nine Stories - JD Salinger (1953)
Classics Historical

Nine Stories – JD Salinger (1953)

Nine Stories by JD Salinger delves into human connection and fragility, featuring tales like A Perfect Day for Bananafish and For Esme.
John Steinbeck
Cannery Row
479. Cannery Row - John Steinbeck (1945)
Adventure Classics Historical

Cannery Row – John Steinbeck (1945)

Cannery Row by John Steinbeck celebrates life’s humor, resilience, and humanity through the lives of drifters in Monterey, California.
F Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald Summary
Psychological Romance

Tender is the Night – F Scott Fitzgerald (1934)

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts love, wealth, and mental struggles among expatriates in the 1920s, reflecting personal conflicts.
James Joyce
Ulysses by James Joyce Summary
Classics Psychological

Ulysses – James Joyce (1922)

Ulysses by James Joyce chronicles a single day in Dublin, blending epic themes and stream-of-consciousness in a groundbreaking modernist masterpiece.
DH Lawrence
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence Summary
Romance Satire

Lady Chatterley’s Lover – DH Lawrence (1928)

Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence explores love, class divides, and human passion in a provocative tale challenging societal norms.