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classic books to add to your shelf
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items want to explore a genre of books, specifically classic books? want to expand your vocabulary? just want something to read and entertain you in your free time? this list is perfect for you! i curated this list as someone who love to read classics in h...
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my personal fav reads
jane austen
fyodor dostoevsky
leo tolstoy
oscar wilde
the bronte sisters
my personal fav reads
this is a favorite of mine and i think every woman should read this at least once in their life! it's a coming-of-age story about four sisters.
Little Women|Hardcover
same little women book but this one is in paperback
Little Women|Paperback
a book about a wretch being frankenstein created. how frankenstein's passion turned into a nightmare for him.
Frankenstein (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Paperback
jane austen
"Emma" was published in 1815 and is set in the fictional village of Highbury. The story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, who is described as "handsome, clever, and rich." Despite her many advantages, Emma is somewhat spoiled and overestimates her matc...
Emma
"Pride and Prejudice" is set in early 19th-century rural England and follows the life of Elizabeth Bennet, the intelligent and spirited second daughter of the Bennet family. The novel begins with the arrival of the wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley and hi...
Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Classics)
Set in the fictional village of Highbury in early 19th-century England, Emma follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, intelligent, and charming young woman who prides herself on her matchmaking abilities. Confident in her social intuition, Emma...
Jane Eyre
"Pride and Prejudice," written by Jane Austen and published in 1813, is a romantic novel that explores themes of love, social class, and individual growth through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Clothbound Classics)|Hardcover
The novel is known for its mature tone and introspective heroine, offering a poignant exploration of how time and persuasion shape our choices and chances at happiness.
Persuasion
"Sense and Sensibility" is Jane Austen’s debut novel, exploring the emotional and social struggles of two sisters navigating love, heartbreak, and societal expectations.
Sense and Sensibility
"Northanger Abbey" is Jane Austen’s witty satire of Gothic novels, following a young woman’s journey from naïveté to self-awareness.
Northanger Abbey (Signature Classics)|Hardcover
fyodor dostoevsky
"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological thriller and philosophical novel exploring guilt, redemption, and morality through the mind of a tormented murderer.
Crime and Punishment|Paperback
Destitute former student Raskolnikov commits a vicious, random murder without regret. However, with a suspicious investigator on his heels, Raskolnikov quickly realizes that his own conscience may be the greatest threat to his freedom and sanity.
Crime and Punishment|Hardcover
"Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a philosophical novella that explores alienation, free will, and the contradictions of human nature through the bitter reflections of an unnamed narrator.
Notes from Underground|Paperback
"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound philosophical novel exploring faith, free will, morality, and the complexities of family and human nature.
The Brothers Karamazov: Pevear / Volokhonsky Translation (Bicentennial Edition)|Paperback
A Christ-like prince’s innocence and honesty clash tragically with the corruption of high society.
The Idiot: New Translation|Paperback
leo tolstoy
"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping epic that intertwines personal lives with historical events during the Napoleonic Wars, exploring themes of fate, free will, and the search for meaning.
War and Peace|Hardcover
another war and peace book but in paperback
War and Peace|Paperback
A profound novella that confronts the existential terror of death and the search for authentic life.
The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories|Paperback
"Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy is a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and societal judgment set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian aristocracy.
Anna Karenina|Hardcover
same anna karenina book but in paperback as well
Anna Karenina|Paperback
oscar wilde
A young man trades his soul for eternal youth, while his portrait bears the marks of his moral decay.
The Picture of Dorian Gray|Paperback
Two men use fictitious identities to escape social obligations, leading to a brilliant comedy of manners.
Importance of Being Earnest|Paperback
the bronte sisters
Orphaned Jane Eyre overcomes a harsh childhood to become a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester.
Jane Eyre|Paperback
Set during the industrial depression, it contrasts two women—Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar—against a backdrop of labor unrest and romantic entanglements.
Shirley|Paperback
William Crimsworth, an Englishman, moves to Belgium to teach and finds love with a fellow teacher.
The Professor|Paperback
A dark, passionate tale of love and revenge between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, set on the Yorkshire moors. The story unfolds through multiple narrators and spans generations.
Wuthering Heights|Hardcover
wuthering heights in paperback
Wuthering Heights|Paperback
Helen Graham, a mysterious tenant, arrives at Wildfell Hall with her son, fleeing an abusive marriage. Through her diary, the story reveals her struggle for autonomy and justice.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|Hardcover
this one in paperback
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall|Paperback
A semi-autobiographical story about a young governess, Agnes Grey, who faces mistreatment and moral challenges while working for wealthy families.
Agnes Grey|Paperback
this box set with wuthering heights, the tenant of wildfell hall, and villette is so pretty especially their hardbound covers!
The Brontë Sisters Boxed Set: Jane Eyre; Wuthering Heights; The Tenant of Wildfell Hall; Villette|Hardcover