Books

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

The story revolves around Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, reputation, and class in 19th-century England.

1984

by George Orwell

Set in a dystopian future, the book follows Winston Smith, who starts questioning the totalitarian regime he lives under.

The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby's infatuation with Daisy Buchanan during the Roaring Twenties.

Moby-Dick

by Herman Melville

The story is about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to exact revenge on the white whale that maimed him.

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Bronte

An orphaned girl overcomes hardships to become a governess and find love, challenging societal norms along the way.

Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The book follows Raskolnikov, a man who believes he's beyond moral laws, grappling with the aftermath of a heinous act.

Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

The novel follows Marlow's journey into the African Congo to meet the enigmatic Kurtz.

Wuthering Heights

by Emily Bronte

This is a tragic love story between Catherine and Heathcliff set against the stark moorlands of Yorkshire.

Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

A scientist named Frankenstein creates a living being, but his experiment goes horribly wrong. The creature, often misunderstood, seeks acceptance and revenge. It's a tragic tale of science and ethics.

Aesop's Fables

by Aesop

This is a collection of short stories that use animals to teach life lessons and morals. Each story has a simple plot but a powerful message. They are some of the oldest tales told to teach good values.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into a strange world of talking animals and odd characters. She goes on a bizarre journey, growing and shrinking in size and meeting creatures like the Cheshire Cat. It’s a fantasy full of riddles and nonsense.

Sons and Lovers

by D.H. Lawrence

This novel explores the life of Paul Morel, a young man from a mining town who is torn between his passion for two women and his loyalty to his mother. It’s a story of family, love, and personal growth.

The Iliad

by Homer

The Iliad is an epic poem about the last weeks of the Trojan War and the Greek hero Achilles. It combines tales of battles, heroism, and the gods’ interference. It’s one of the oldest works in Western literature.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson

This is a story about a lawyer, Mr. Utterson, who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Jekyll, and the evil Mr. Hyde. It’s a gothic novel that explores the duality of human nature.

The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas

A young man named D’Artagnan travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard. He befriends three musketeers and together they face political intrigue and adventure. It’s a classic tale of bravery and camaraderie.

The Time Machine

by H.G. Wells

An inventor creates a time machine and travels to the future, finding that humanity has split into two species. It’s a science fiction novel that explores themes of time, society, and the human condition.

Treasure Island

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Young Jim Hawkins finds a map to a pirate's treasure and sets sail on the Hispaniola. He encounters pirates and adventures on his quest for the treasure. It’s a classic tale of adventure and danger on the high seas.

Ulysses

by James Joyce

This novel follows a day in the life of Leopold Bloom in Dublin, with a stream-of-consciousness style that captures characters' thoughts and feelings. It’s known for its depth and complexity.