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“Orlando: A Biography” by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking novel published in 1928. Renowned for its innovative narrative structure and exploration of gender and identity, the story follows the life of Orlando, a nobleman who miraculously lives for centuries, changing sex from man to woman.
“In the Days of the Comet” by H.G. Wells follows the protagonist as he navigates through a tumultuous period of personal and societal upheaval, culminating in a profound change brought about by a comet.
“De Profundis” is a poignant and reflective work written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol between January and March of 1897.
“A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” by Mary Wollstonecraft, published in 1792, is a seminal work in feminist philosophy. Wollstonecraft, a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, critiques the social norms and educational practices that limit women’s potential.
“Women in Love,” authored by D. H. Lawrence, is a sequel to his earlier novel “The Rainbow.” Published in 1920, it delves into the lives of two sisters.
“The Trial” by Franz Kafka, published posthumously in 1925, is a haunting tale that delves into the absurd and surreal experiences of Josef K., a man inexplicably arrested.
“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde is a novel that delves into themes of aestheticism, moral corruption, and the quest for eternal youth.
“The Island of Dr. Moreau,” a novel by H.G. Wells, published in 1896, is a gripping science fiction tale that explores the boundaries of human and animal life through the lens of scientific experimentation and ethical dilemmas.
“The Idiot,” written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and first published in 1868, is a profound exploration of the human condition through the story of Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young man whose pure-hearted innocence and integrity stand in stark contrast to the society around him.
The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and 1320. The narrative, divided into three parts—Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—depicts the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
