Summary: A classic novel about the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of love, class, and reputation.
Time Period: 1813 - Present
Summary: The epic tale of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down the great white whale, Moby Dick, exploring themes of revenge and humanity's place in nature.
Time Period: 1851 - Present
Summary: A sweeping narrative set during the Napoleonic Wars, delving into the lives of Russian aristocracy and the nature of fate and free will.
Time Period: 1869 - Present
Summary: A dystopian novel about a totalitarian regime that uses surveillance and control to suppress individuality and independent thought.
Time Period: 1949 - Present
Summary: The coming-of-age story of Pip, a young orphan who seeks fortune and navigates a world of social class, ambition, and betrayal.
Time Period: 1861 - Present
Summary: A powerful story about racial injustice and moral growth, narrated by young Scout Finch in the Deep South.
Time Period: 1960 - Present
Summary: A portrayal of the American Jazz Age and the dark side of wealth and excess, focusing on Jay Gatsby's obsession with Daisy Buchanan.
Time Period: 1925 - Present
Summary: This philosophical novel follows Raskolnikov, a young man driven by guilt and moral conflict after committing murder, exploring themes of crime, punishment, and redemption.
Time Period: 1866 - Present
Summary: The novel explores adolescent rebellion and isolation through the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager struggling to find his place in a world he finds superficial.
Time Period: 1951 - Present
Summary: This coming-of-age story follows orphan Jane Eyre, who overcomes hardships to find independence, love, and a sense of belonging at Thornfield Hall with Mr. Rochester.
Time Period: 1847 - Present
Summary: An epic poem about Odysseus's ten-year journey home from the Trojan War, facing mythical creatures and gods as he longs to reunite with his family.
Time Period: 8th Century BC - Present
Summary: A philosophical novel exploring faith, doubt, and the human condition through the complex relationships of the Karamazov family.
Time Period: 1880 - Present
Summary: A tragic tale of love, family, and social conventions, centered on the doomed love affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, set against the backdrop of Russian society.
Time Period: 1877 - Present
Summary: This Gothic novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a monstrous creature, exploring themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god.
Time Period: 1818 - Present
Summary: A dark tale of obsession, revenge, and doomed love, centered on the complex relationships between Heathcliff, Catherine, and the Earnshaw and Linton families.
Time Period: 1847 - Present
Summary: Set in Puritan Massachusetts, the story follows Hester Prynne, who bears a child out of wedlock and must face the judgment of her community, as well as her own internal struggles.
Time Period: 1850 - Present
Summary: This Gothic horror novel follows the vampire Count Dracula's attempt to move to England, and the ensuing struggle between him and a group led by Professor Van Helsing.
Time Period: 1897 - Present
Summary: A sweeping tale of love, redemption, and justice, set in post-revolutionary France, centering on the lives of characters like Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert.
Time Period: 1862 - Present
Summary: This realist novel tells the story of Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in a provincial life, whose pursuit of romance and luxury leads to her downfall.
Time Period: 1857 - Present
Summary: This philosophical novel explores themes of vanity, moral corruption, and consequence through the story of Dorian Gray, a man who stays young while his portrait ages.
Time Period: 1890 - Present