Literature Genre Books Summaries at Celsius 233

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain (1884)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain follows Huck Finn and Jim as they journey down the Mississippi River, confronting issues of freedom, race, and morality.

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 wild adventure across continents in a hot air balloon, blending humor and daring escapades.

Albert Camus

Classics Psychological

The Stranger – Albert Camus (1942)

A man’s quiet defiance of society’s rules, his stark honesty, and a single act under a scorching sun unravel a haunting meditation on life, death, and meaning.

Margaret Mitchell

Classics Historical Romance

Gone with the Wind – Margaret Mitchell (1936)

Amid war and ruin, a Southern woman’s fierce will to survive defies love, loss, and convention in a tale of passion, pride, and the unyielding grip of home.

Franz Kafka

Psychological

The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka (1915)

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka follows Gregor Samsa, who wakes up transformed into a giant insect, exploring themes of alienation, guilt, and human absurdity.

Jane Austen

Romance Satire

Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen (1811)

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and the contrast between reason and emotion in Regency society.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Classics Romance Young Adult

The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911)

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows Mary Lennox as she discovers a neglected garden, finding healing, friendship, and transformation.

Homer

The Iliad and The Odyssey

Adventure Fantasy Historical

The Odyssey – Homer

A cunning hero battles gods, monsters, and time itself in a timeless voyage that explores identity, loyalty, and the unyielding pull of home.

Sylvia Plath

Classics Psychological

The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath (1963)

A brilliant young woman’s descent into madness unfolds with searing clarity, revealing the silent battles beneath perfection and the fragile line between identity and despair.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Fantasy Historical

One Hundred Years of Solitude – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1967)

A cursed family spirals through time in a forgotten town where memory fades, love haunts, and solitude shapes fate in a world where the magical feels hauntingly real.