The Road by Jack London
“The Road,” written by Jack London, is a memoir published in 1907 that provides a vivid recounting of the author’s experiences as a hobo in the 1890s.
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The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
“The Education of Henry Adams” by Henry Adams is a unique autobiographical reflection, spanning from Adams’s early life in Boston to his later years, chronicling his personal experiences, observations, and the evolution of his thoughts and beliefs.
The Borgias by Alexandre Dumas
“The Borgias,” authored by Alexandre Dumas in 1840, delves into the notorious history of the Borgia family during the Italian Renaissance
Flush: A Biography by Virginia Woolf
“Flush: A Biography,” authored by Virginia Woolf, published in 1933, is an imaginative and charmingly written biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s beloved cocker spaniel, Flush.
The Genius by Theodore Dreiser
“The Genius,” written by Theodore Dreiser and published in 1915, is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the tumultuous life of Eugene Witla, a young artist grappling with his creative ambitions.
The Capture of a Slaver by John Taylor
The Capture of a Slaver is a non-fiction historical account written by John Taylor Wood, published in 1900. The narrative delves into Wood’s experiences as a midshipman on the United States brig Porpoise during the 1830s and 1840s, a period when both the United States and Great Britain were actively combating the transatlantic slave trade.
St. Francis of Assisi by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
In this profound and richly detailed biography, Gilbert Keith Chesterton explores the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi.
De Profundis by Oscar Wilde
“De Profundis” is a poignant and reflective work written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol between January and March of 1897.
Roughing It by Mark Twain
“Roughing It” by Mark Twain, originally published in 1872, is a semi-autobiographical travel literature that humorously chronicles the author’s travels across the American West during the 1860s. Twain’s real real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass
“My Bondage and My Freedom” by Frederick Douglass, published in 1855, is a profound memoir that narrates Douglass’s life from his childhood in slavery to his eventual escape and transformation into a leading abolitionist.