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📚 Timeless Classics: Must-Read Books You Can’t Miss
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items Step into the world of timeless classics with this curated collection of must-read books that have shaped literature, culture, and the way we see the world. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your literary journey, these books have st...
“1984” by George Orwell is a must-read for anyone who loves gripping, thought-provoking stories. Set in a dystopian world where truth is controlled and freedom is crushed, it feels eerily relevant today. Orwell’s sharp critique of power, surveillance...
“1984” by George Orwell
This is a timeless classic that blends romance, wit, and social commentary. Set in the English countryside, it follows the sharp and independent Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and societal expectations. At the heart of the story is h...
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a gripping, immersive adventure about obsession and the dangers of pursuing a singular goal. Join Ishmael as he sails with the mysterious Captain Ahab on a quest to hunt the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. It’s a sto...
Moby-Dick: or, The Whale (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a powerful, unforgettable novel about racism, justice, and morality in the Deep South. Through the eyes of young Scout Finch, we witness her father, Atticus Finch, courageously defend a black man wrongly accused...
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a sharp, satirical allegory about power, corruption, and revolution. When the animals on Manor Farm overthrow their oppressive human owner, they set out to create a society of equality. But as power shifts, the pigs in...
Animal Farm - George Orwell
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tragic, dazzling portrayal of the American Dream and its disillusionment. Set in the Roaring Twenties, it follows the mysterious Jay Gatsby and his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, a woman he believes wi...
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Francis Caulfeild, is a timeless epic that follows the hero Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. Facing gods, monsters, and temptations, Odysseus's quest is a story of perseverance, cunning, ...
The Odyssey - Homer
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a captivating exploration of vanity, morality, and the consequences of living a life of excess. When the young and handsome Dorian Gray’s portrait begins to age while he remains untouched by time, he embar...
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a haunting, timeless tale of creation and consequence. Victor Frankenstein’s ambition leads him to create a living being, but when his creation is abandoned and rejected, it sets off a tragic chain of events. A profoun...
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a gripping psychological thriller that dives deep into morality, guilt, and redemption. The novel follows Raskolnikov, a young student who commits a brutal crime, believing himself above the law, only to b...
Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dracula by Bram Stoker is the quintessential Gothic horror novel that introduced the iconic vampire Count Dracula. Set in a chilling world of dark castles and forbidden desires, the story follows the pursuit of Dracula as he seeks to spread his undea...
Dracula - Bram Stoker
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping epic set during the Napoleonic Wars, blending history, philosophy, and personal drama. It follows the lives of several characters, exploring themes of love, war, fate, and society. A challenging but rewardin...
War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is a monumental epic that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Guided by the poet Virgil and later by his beloved Beatrice, Dante’s spiritual odyssey explores themes of sin, r...
The Divine Comedy - Dante Alighieri
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a gripping, philosophical masterpiece that explores deep questions about faith, morality, and free will. The novel follows the lives of the Karamazov brothers—each representing different aspects of human...
The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a wildly imaginative and surreal novel that blends fantasy, romance, and political satire. Set in Soviet Moscow, the story follows the mysterious Devil, who arrives with his entourage, causing chaos and...
The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a deeply spiritual and inspiring novel about following your dreams and listening to your heart. Through the journey of a young man searching for treasure, Coelho explores themes of destiny, personal legend, and the in...
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a raw, haunting, and deeply personal novel about identity, mental health, and societal expectations. Following a young woman’s descent into depression, Plath’s lyrical prose and unflinching honesty make this a powerful...
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is one of the most famous works of existential literature. This novella tells the bizarre yet poignant story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect. It’s a dark, surreal exploratio...
The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
The Stranger by Albert Camus is a gripping, thought-provoking novel that explores existentialism and the absurdity of life. Through the detached and indifferent Meursault, Camus challenges our ideas of morality, meaning, and fate. With its stark pros...
The Stranger - Albert Camus
“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie is a masterclass in suspense and mystery. Ten strangers are invited to a secluded island, each harboring a dark secret. As they begin to die one by one, the tension escalates, and paranoia sets in. Christ...
And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie