From Jane Austen's wit to Dickens' social commentary, from Shakespeare's poetry to Tolstoy's epic scope, these literary classics continue to captivate readers centuries after their creation. Explore comprehensive guides to the greatest works of literature ever written.
Witty, romantic, and socially insightful novels that revolutionized literature with their focus on women's lives and keen social observation in Regency England.
The Bard's timeless plays and sonnets explore the full range of human experience with unmatched poetic beauty and psychological insight.
Victorian masterpieces that combine compelling storytelling with powerful social reform, featuring unforgettable characters and vivid depictions of 19th-century London.
Epic novels and profound short stories exploring the human condition, morality, and Russian society through the works of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and other masters.
The American literary canon from Mark Twain's satirical genius to Hemingway's sparse prose, capturing the American experience across different eras.
French literary excellence from Victor Hugo's romantic epics to Flaubert's realist masterpieces, exploring love, society, and human nature.
Groundbreaking modernist works that revolutionized literature through stream of consciousness, surrealism, and experimental narrative techniques.