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.
Adventure
Science Fiction
Restart Reading
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.
Psychological
Supernatural
A Tale of the Ragged Mountains – Edgar Allan Poe (1843)
A Tale of the Ragged Mountains by Edgar Allan Poe explores a dreamlike journey blending adventure, mesmerism, and eerie supernatural elements.
Adventure
Psychological
Science Fiction
Tales of Space and Time – HG Wells (1899)
Tales of Space and Time by H.G. Wells is a collection of stories blending human nature, science, and the unknown in speculative fiction.
Fantasy
Historical
Tales of Old Japan – Lord Redesdale (1871)
Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale brings Japanese folklore to life, showcasing samurai honor, revenge, and supernatural tales from the Edo period.
Satire
The Nether World – George Gissing (1889)
The Nether World by George Gissing is a grim portrayal of London's working-class struggles, highlighting poverty, despair, and societal constraints.
Classics
Satire
Esther Waters – George Moore (1894)
Esther Waters by George Moore is a moving naturalist novel of a single mother's struggle against poverty and societal judgment in Victorian England.