George Orwell Classics Psychological Science Fiction 1984 – George Orwell (1949) Under the oppressive rule of Big Brother, Winston Smith dares to seek truth and freedom in a world of surveillance, propaganda, and thought control.
Karl Marx Non Fiction The Communist Manifesto – Karl Marx (1848) The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels critiques capitalism and advocates for a proletarian revolution to establish a classless society.
Thomas Paine Non Fiction Common Sense – Thomas Paine (1776) Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a revolutionary pamphlet arguing for American independence, challenging monarchy, and promoting self-governance in clear, persuasive language.
Mary Wollstonecraft Psychological Romance Satire A Vindication of the Rights of Woman – Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft argues for women's education and equality, challenging societal norms that limit female intellectual growth.
Aldous Huxley Classics Psychological Science Fiction Brave New World Revisited – Aldous Huxley (1958) Huxley revisits his dystopian vision, analyzing real-world trends in politics, overpopulation, and human behavior that mirror the world of his novel.
John Steinbeck Classics Historical Psychological In Dubious Battle – John Steinbeck (1936) A strike among California’s apple pickers turns violent as activists and workers clash with powerful landowners in this story of labor struggle.
Niccolo Machiavelli Non Fiction The Art of War – Niccolò Machiavelli (1521) The Art of War by Niccolò Machiavelli presents a dialogue on military strategy, arguing for discipline and civic duty to sustain a strong state.
Sun Tzu Non Fiction The Art of War – Sun Tzu The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a foundational text on military strategy, emphasizing adaptability, deception, and psychological warfare in conflict and leadership.
Henry Adams Non Fiction The Education of Henry Adams – Henry Adams (1918) The Education of Henry Adams is a reflective autobiography that explores history, modernity, and the complexities of progress in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Mark Twain Satire The War Prayer – Mark Twain (1905) The War Prayer by Mark Twain is a satirical short story critiquing blind patriotism and the unspoken horrors of war through a mysterious stranger’s revelation.
