Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 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 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.
Franz Kafka 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.