The Million Pound Bank Note – Mark Twain (1893)
The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain is a witty satire on wealth and societal expectations, centered on a man's adventures with a colossal banknote.
Adventure
Satire
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Classics
Psychological
Romance
Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman – Mary Wollstonecraft (1788)
Maria by Mary Wollstonecraft examines gender inequality and a woman's struggle for freedom in a patriarchal society.
Satire
The Genius – Theodore Dreiser (1915)
The Genius by Theodore Dreiser traces Eugene Witla’s artistic ambitions, personal struggles, and the cost of chasing dreams in 19th-century America.
Romance
Satire
Ann Veronica – HG Wells (1909)
Ann Veronica by H.G. Wells portrays a young woman's fight for independence and self-fulfillment against early 20th-century societal constraints.
Science Fiction
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.
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.
Non Fiction
The Code of Hammurabi – Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi, one of history's oldest legal codes, reveals the laws and societal structure of ancient Babylon under King Hammurabi.
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.