Theodore Dreiser Satire The Genius – Theodore Dreiser (1915) The Genius by Theodore Dreiser follows Eugene Witla, an aspiring artist whose passion, ambition, and relationships shape his rise and fall in the art world.
HG Wells Romance Satire Ann Veronica – HG Wells (1909) Ann Veronica by H.G. Wells follows a young woman rebelling against societal norms as she pursues education, independence, and self-fulfillment in early 20th-century England.
HG Wells Psychological Science Fiction A Modern Utopia – HG Wells (1905) A Modern Utopia by H.G. Wells presents a visionary ideal society, exploring themes of governance, equality, and human progress on a parallel Earth.
DH Lawrence Psychological Satire The Lost Girl – DH Lawrence (1920) The Lost Girl by D.H. Lawrence follows Alvina Houghton’s journey of self-discovery as she escapes the constraints of her upbringing to find love and freedom.
Hanns Heinz Ewers Mystery Psychological Supernatural The Spider – Hanns Heinz Ewers (1915) The Spider by Hanns Heinz Ewers is a chilling horror story about a man investigating a series of suicides in a Parisian hotel, only to fall under its eerie curse.
Virginia Woolf Classics Psychological The New Dress – Virginia Woolf (1927) The New Dress by Virginia Woolf is a short story exploring themes of insecurity and self-image as Mabel Waring struggles with social anxiety at a high-society party.
DH Lawrence Romance Love Among the Haystacks – DH Lawrence (1926) Love Among the Haystacks by D.H. Lawrence is a short story about two brothers navigating love, desire, and self-discovery during a summer harvest.
Arnold Bennett Psychological Satire Riceyman Steps – Arnold Bennett (1923) Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett examines post-World War I life in London’s Clerkenwell district, portraying greed, obsession, and human frailty in urban society.
R Austin Freeman Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries Mystery A Silent Witness – R Austin Freeman (1914) A Silent Witness by R. Austin Freeman follows a medical student who stumbles into a murder mystery, unraveling a case with forensic precision and unexpected twists.
HG Wells Psychological Science Fiction Star Begotten – HG Wells (1937) Star Begotten by H.G. Wells explores the idea of Martians subtly altering human minds through cosmic rays, blending science fiction with philosophical introspection.
