Edgar Allan Poe
A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe Summary
Adventure Psychological Supernatural

A Descent into the Maelström – Edgar Allan Poe (1841)

A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping tale of survival, blending natural terror with sublime beauty amid Norway’s whirlpool.
DH Lawrence
The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence Summary
Classics Psychological Romance

The Virgin and the Gipsy – DH Lawrence (1930)

The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence examines desire and societal constraints through a young woman’s transformative encounter with a gypsy.
Philip K Dick
The Skull by Philip K. Dick Summary
Science Fiction

The Skull – Philip K Dick (1952)

The Skull by Philip K. Dick presents a mind-bending tale of time travel, paradoxes, and the predestined role of a man tasked to change history.
Thomas Hardy
Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy Summary
Romance Supernatural

Desperate Remedies – Thomas Hardy (1871)

Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy intertwines romance, suspense, and secrets in a tale of love, deceit, and moral dilemmas.
John Milton
Paradise Regained by John Milton Summary
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
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome Summary
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
Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard Summary
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
Magic Shop H.G. Wells Summary
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
A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde Summary
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
In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne Summary
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.