This classic novel explores themes of racial injustice, compassion, and the loss of innocence through the eyes of a young girl in the 1930s American South.
"1984" by George Orwell
A dystopian novel that paints a chilling picture of a totalitarian society, raising important questions about surveillance, government control, and individual freedom.
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
This beloved novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in 19th-century England, with memorable characters and witty social commentary.
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Set in the Roaring Twenties, this novel delves into the American Dream, wealth, and the emptiness of materialism through the eyes of Jay Gatsby.
"Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville
A monumental work of literature, this epic tale follows Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against the elusive white whale, exploring themes of obsession, fate, and human nature.
"To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf
A modernist masterpiece, this novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, perception, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of a family's visit to a lighthouse.
"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez
This magical realist novel chronicles the Buendía family's multi-generational saga, blending fantasy and reality to explore themes of love, time, and the cyclical nature of history.
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
Narrated by the unforgettable Holden Caulfield, this novel captures the angst and alienation of adolescence, tackling themes of identity, belonging, and the loss of innocence.
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
A captivating fantasy epic, this trilogy takes readers on a journey through Middle-earth, exploring themes of friendship, heroism, and the struggle against darkness.
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
A spiritual and allegorical novel, it follows a young shepherd's quest for his personal legend, delving into themes of destiny, self-discovery, and the importance of following one's dreams.