Victor Hugo
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo Summary
Classics Historical Satire

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (1862)

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo explores justice, mercy, and redemption in post-revolutionary France through the struggles of Jean Valjean.
Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen Summary
Romance Satire

Persuasion – Jane Austen (1817)

Persuasion by Jane Austen is a tender story of love and second chances, as Anne Elliot reunites with a lost love in a critique of class and values.
William Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Summary
Fantasy Romance Satire

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – William Shakespeare (1595)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a whimsical tale of love, magic, and comedy, set in Athens and an enchanting forest.
Jane Austen
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Summary
Romance Satire Supernatural

Northanger Abbey – Jane Austen (1817)

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen is a witty satire of gothic novels, following Catherine Morland’s journey of love and self-discovery.
Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Summary
Classics Romance Satire

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1838)

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens critiques societal injustices through the journey of a young orphan navigating the harsh realities of Victorian England.
Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Summary
Classics Romance Satire

Mansfield Park – Jane Austen (1814)

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen examines class, morality, and relationships through Fanny Price’s life among her wealthy relatives.
Alexandre Dumas
The dArtagnan Romances
Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas Summary
Adventure Historical Satire

Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas (1845)

Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas reunites the musketeers amidst civil wars and political intrigues, exploring loyalty, friendship, and betrayal.
Alexandre Dumas
The dArtagnan Romances
Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas Summary
Adventure Historical Satire

Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas (1850)

Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas continues the musketeers’ adventures amidst political intrigue and personal dilemmas, blending action and drama.
Alexandre Dumas
The dArtagnan Romances
The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas Summary
Adventure Historical Satire

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas (1847)

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas weaves adventure and intrigue, exploring loyalty, betrayal, and power in a tale of legendary characters.
Thomas Hardy
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Summary
Classics Satire

Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (1891)

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles," written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1891, is a poignant tale set in the rural landscapes of Wessex, England. The novel chronicles the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman whose path is marked by misfortunes and societal injustices