The Call of Cthulhu – HP Lovecraft (1928)
The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft introduces cosmic horror, exploring forbidden knowledge, madness, and humanity's insignificance in a vast universe.
Science Fiction
Supernatural
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Psychological
Supernatural
The Tell-Tale Heart – Edgar Allan Poe (1843)
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe delves into madness as an unnamed narrator recounts a chilling murder driven by obsession.
Adventure
Romance
The Swiss Family Robinson – Johann David Wyss (1812)
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss tells a story of survival and unity as a family builds a life on a deserted island after a shipwreck.
Adventure
Historical
Satire
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court – Mark Twain (1889)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court follows a 19th-century engineer navigating medieval England, blending satire and adventure.
Psychological
Romance
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept – Paulo Coelho (1994)
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho weaves a soulful tale of love, spirituality, and the heart’s capacity for growth.
Psychological
Satire
The Gambler – Fyodor Dostoevsky (1866)
The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky examines obsession and despair through Alexei’s descent into the alluring yet destructive world of gambling.
Psychological
Romance
Orlando: A Biography – Virginia Woolf (1928)
Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf spans centuries, exploring gender, identity, and history through the life of the timeless Orlando.
Classics
Satire
The House of Mirth – Edith Wharton (1905)
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton portrays Lily Bart’s struggles with beauty, societal norms, and the pursuit of happiness in high society.
Adventure
Historical
The Last of the Mohicans – James Fenimore Cooper (1826)
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper intertwines adventure, loyalty, and cultural clashes during the French and Indian War.
Adventure
Historical
The Pathfinder – James Fenimore Cooper (1840)
The Pathfinder by James Fenimore Cooper follows Natty Bumppo's adventures during the French and Indian War, blending wilderness lore and moral dilemmas.