Paradise Lost
John Milton
Embark on an epic journey through the fall of man, the rebellion of angels, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Paradise Lost retells the biblical story of the Fall, offering a profound exploration of sin, redemption, and the complexities of free will.
Persuasion
Jane Austen
A story of second chances, Anne Elliot confronts lost love and societal expectations when Captain Wentworth returns to her life after years apart. Will she find the courage to pursue happiness, or will pride and prejudice keep them separated forever?
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, Robinson Crusoe must use his wits and courage to survive. Facing solitude, hunger, and the unknown, he builds a life for himself, only to encounter new challenges that test his resilience and resourcefulness. A timeless tale of survival, adventure, and the human spirit.
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
Follow the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, society, and financial hardship in 19th-century England. Elinor embodies sense, while Marianne embraces sensibility, leading them on different paths filled with heartbreak and hope. A timeless tale of family, love, and the constraints of society.
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.
Sula
Toni Morrison
In the Bottom, a black neighborhood in Ohio, the story of Sula and Nel unfolds. Their intense friendship is tested by societal expectations, individual desires, and the complexities of being black women in a racially divided America. Sula's rebellious spirit challenges the community's values, while Nel seeks stability within its confines, leading to a profound exploration of female friendship, freedom, and the search for self.
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.