Edgar Rice Burroughs
Pellucidar
Land of Terror by Edgar Rice Burroughs Summary
Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Land of Terror – Edgar Rice Burroughs (1944)

Land of Terror by Edgar Rice Burroughs explores the prehistoric world of Pellucidar, filled with fierce creatures and thrilling adventures.
Virginia Woolf
The New Dress by Virginia Woolf Summary
Classics Psychological

The New Dress – Virginia Woolf (1927)

The New Dress by Virginia Woolf delves into self-image and anxiety as Mabel Waring confronts societal pressures at a high-society party.
HP Lovecraft
The Curse of Yig by H.P. Lovecraft Summary
Science Fiction Supernatural

The Curse of Yig – HP Lovecraft (1934)

The Curse of Yig by H.P. Lovecraft intertwines Native folklore and horror as a serpent god’s curse unfolds in eerie Oklahoma plains.
Anthony Trollope
The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope Summary
Historical Satire

The Three Clerks – Anthony Trollope (1857)

The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope depicts the ambitions, loves, and dilemmas of young civil servants amidst Victorian England’s social dynamics.
Anthony Trollope
An Eye for an Eye by Anthony Trollope Summary
Classics Romance Satire

An Eye for an Eye – Anthony Trollope (1861)

An Eye for an Eye by Anthony Trollope explores love, duty, and the tragic consequences of impulsive actions against a backdrop of Irish-English conflict.
DH Lawrence
Love Among the Haystacks by David Herbert Summary
Romance

Love Among the Haystacks – DH Lawrence (1926)

Love Among the Haystacks by D.H. Lawrence delves into love, desire, and emotional growth amid rural life in the English countryside.
HG Wells
The Wheels of Chance by H.G. Wells Summary
Adventure Satire

The Wheels of Chance – HG Wells (1896)

The Wheels of Chance by H.G. Wells humorously portrays a draper's cycling adventure, critiquing Victorian society’s aspirations.
William Makepeace Thackeray
The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray Summary
Classics Satire

The Book of Snobs – William Makepeace Thackeray (1848)

The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray humorously dissects Victorian society, exposing pretensions and hypocrisies across social classes with wit and satire.
Louisa May Alcott
524. A Whisper in the Dark - Louisa May Alcott (1863)
Historical Mystery

A Whisper in the Dark – Louisa May Alcott (1863)

A Whisper in the Dark by Louisa May Alcott blends gothic suspense with themes of inheritance, madness, and a woman's quest for autonomy.
Arnold Bennett
Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett Summary
Psychological Satire

Riceyman Steps – Arnold Bennett (1923)

Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett intricately portrays human obsession, isolation, and daily struggles in post-WWI London's gritty urban life.