Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
“Twelve Years a Slave” is a harrowing autobiographical account by Solomon Northup, first published in 1853. Northup, a free-born African American from New York, was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841.
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
“Meditations” is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain
“Life on the Mississippi,” written by Mark Twain and published in 1883, is a rich tapestry of American life along the Mississippi River. Combining historical narrative, memoir, and humor, Twain explores the river’s significance and his own experiences as a steamboat pilot.
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf
“A Room of One’s Own,” a landmark essay by Virginia Woolf, explores the challenges women writers face in a patriarchal society.