John Milton Classics Fantasy Paradise Regained – John Milton (1671) Paradise Regained by John Milton highlights the triumph of Jesus over temptation, exploring themes of faith, obedience, and redemption.
Jerome K Jerome Idle Thoughts Satire Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow – Jerome K Jerome (1886) Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome humorously reflects on everyday topics with wit, charm, and keen philosophical insight.
H Rider Haggard Adventure Historical Romance Cleopatra – H Rider Haggard (1851) Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard is a tale of love, adventure, and political turmoil in ancient Egypt during the queen's reign.
HG Wells Fantasy Supernatural The Magic Shop – HG Wells (1903) The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells explores wonder and mystery as a father and son uncover fantastical surprises in a whimsical London shop.
Oscar Wilde Fantasy A House of Pomegranates – Oscar Wilde (1888) A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde weaves lush allegorical tales exploring beauty, sacrifice, and human nature in a fantastical world.
Jules Verne Science Fiction In the Year 2889 – Jules Verne (1889) In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne envisions a futuristic world shaped by technological advances and societal changes in daily life.
Richard Kadrey Fantasy Supernatural Butcher Bird – Richard Kadrey (2005) Butcher Bird by Richard Kadrey follows Spyder Lee in a dark, supernatural adventure blending urban fantasy with horror and transformation.
DH Lawrence Historical Psychological The Fox – DH Lawrence (1923) The Fox by D.H. Lawrence explores power, relationships, and instinct as two women face emotional turmoil after meeting a young soldier.
Jules Verne Adventure Science Fiction The Master of the World – Jules Verne (1904) The Master of the World by Jules Verne blends adventure and mystery as an inventor’s all-terrain vehicle challenges human limits.
Jules Verne Adventure Science Fiction The Underground City – Jules Verne (1877) The Underground City by Jules Verne is a thrilling tale of life and mystery in abandoned Scottish coal mines, blending adventure with science fiction.