Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Summary
Psychological Science Fiction Supernatural

Frankenstein – Mary Shelley (1818)

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley explores ambition, morality, and isolation in the tale of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation.
Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Summary
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
Dracula by Bram Stoker Summary
Supernatural

Dracula – Bram Stoker (1897)

Dracula by Bram Stoker chronicles the battle against Count Dracula, blending Gothic horror with themes of fear and power.
Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Summary
Psychological

The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka (1915)

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka tells of Gregor Samsa, who awakens as an insect, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and existential absurdity.
Gillian Flynn
431. Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn (2006)
Mystery Psychological

Sharp Objects – Gillian Flynn (2006)

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn explores family trauma, dark secrets, and a journalist battling her own demons while uncovering grim truths.
Gillian Flynn
432. Dark Places - Gillian Flynn (2009)
Mystery Psychological

Dark Places – Gillian Flynn (2009)

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn delves into memory, guilt, and truth as Libby Day revisits her family’s murder to uncover long-buried secrets.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Summary
Psychological Supernatural

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Robert Louis Stevenson (1886)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a chilling tale of duality, as a scientist's experiments reveal the monstrous side of human nature.
HG Wells
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Summary
Adventure Science Fiction

The War of the Worlds – HG Wells (1898)

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells depicts Earth's struggle against a Martian invasion, exploring human fragility and technological hubris.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Summary
Psychological Romance Supernatural

The Yellow Wallpaper – Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892)

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman explores mental health, repression, and societal norms through a hauntingly vivid narrative.
Gaston Leroux
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Summary
Mystery Romance Supernatural

The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux (1910)

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux blends Gothic mystery and tragic romance in the haunting story of the enigmatic Opera Ghost.