Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Billy Pilgrim has come unstuck in time. A satirical and deeply human anti-war novel, Slaughterhouse-Five follows Billy's journey through the horrors of World War II and his encounters with the Tralfamadorians, exploring themes of free will, trauma, and the absurdity of existence.
Supposing Bleak House
John O. Jordan
A critical analysis of Charles Dickens's novel Bleak House, focusing on themes of voice, illustration, psychoanalysis, and endings. The book explores the character of Esther Summerson and her complex relationship with her mother, using psychoanalytic theory to understand the novel's deeper meanings.
The Bell Jar
Sylvia Plath
A young woman's summer in New York City takes a dark turn as she grapples with mental illness and societal expectations in this semi-autobiographical novel. Experience the world through her eyes as she navigates love, ambition, and the descent into madness.
The Cask of Amontillado
Edgar Allan Poe
In the catacombs of Montresor, a dark and twisted tale of revenge unfolds as Fortunato, a connoisseur of wine, is lured to his doom. A chilling exploration of pride, deception, and the ultimate act of retribution.
The Cherry Orchard
Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov's final play, The Cherry Orchard, explores themes of social change, the decline of the aristocracy, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. This edition includes translations of both the 1903 and 1904 scripts, offering a unique perspective on the play's evolution and enduring power.
The Faerie Queene
Edmund Spenser
Embark on a journey through the enchanting realm of Faeryland in Edmund Spenser's epic poem, The Faerie Queene. A timeless allegory of virtue, chivalry, and the trials of the human spirit, where knights, ladies, and mythical creatures intertwine in a grand tapestry of adventure and symbolism.
The Hobbit or There and Back Again
J.R.R. Tolkien
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort. Join Bilbo Baggins as he is thrust into an unexpected adventure with a company of dwarves to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug.
The Idiot
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Explore the depths of human nature and the complexities of morality in Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Idiot. Follow Prince Myshkin, a man of pure innocence, as he navigates a world of deceit, passion, and moral ambiguity, challenging our understanding of beauty, compassion, and the very essence of existence.