The Star – HG Wells (1897)
The Star by H.G. Wells depicts cosmic catastrophe as a celestial body approaches Earth, revealing humanity’s fragility and insignificance.
Science Fiction
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Adventure
Romance
Desert Gold – Zane Grey (1913)
Desert Gold by Zane Grey is a vivid Western novel of romance and conflict set against the harsh beauty of the Arizona-Mexico borderlands.
Mystery
Hunted Down – Charles Dickens (1860)
Hunted Down by Charles Dickens is a gripping tale of deception and justice, as a life assurance manager unravels a sinister plot.
Adventure
Godfrey Morgan – Jules Verne (1882)
Godfrey Morgan by Jules Verne tells of adventure and survival as a young man faces peril and growth on a mysterious Pacific island.
Fantasy
Young Adult
Sylvie and Bruno – Lewis Carroll (1889)
Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll blends whimsical fantasy with Victorian satire, exploring innocence, society, and philosophical questions.
Adventure
Science Fiction
Off on a Comet – Jules Verne (1877)
Off on a Comet by Jules Verne follows an isolated group swept onto a comet, blending science fiction and adventurous survival.
Historical
Satire
Sybil or The Two Nations – Benjamin Disraeli (1845)
Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli critiques industrial England's class divide, portraying stark disparities in wealth and power through its compelling narrative.
Satire
Supernatural
The Angel of the Odd – Edgar Allan Poe (1844)
The Angel of the Odd by Edgar Allan Poe blends humor and the macabre, as strange accidents disrupt a skeptic’s life in bizarre and comical ways.
Psychological
Science Fiction
A Modern Utopia – HG Wells (1905)
A Modern Utopia by H.G. Wells envisions an ideal society on a distant planet, blending social commentary with speculative philosophy.
Psychological
Satire
The Lost Girl – DH Lawrence (1920)
The Lost Girl by D.H. Lawrence follows a young woman’s struggle for freedom and self-discovery against societal constraints in post-industrial England.