“North and South” is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1855. It is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in northern England during the 19th century and explores the social and economic differences between the industrial North and the agricultural South of England.
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“The Argonautica,” also known as “Jason and the Argonauts,” is a Greek epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius.  It is divided into four books and comprises around 5,000 lines of hexameter verse.
 
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“The Mysterious Affair at Styles” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, and it marks the debut of her iconic fictional detective, Hercule Poirot.
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“Ethics” (sometimes referred to as “Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order”) is a philosophical work written by Benedictus de Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher of the 17th century. Spinoza is considered one of the rationalist philosophers of the period and is known for his contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy.
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“Leviathan” is a philosophical work written by Thomas Hobbes, published in 1651. It is one of the most influential works of political philosophy and a cornerstone in the development of social contract theory.
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“Scary Fiction Shorts” showcases Lovecraft’s mastery of cosmic horror, where ancient and unknowable forces challenge human understanding, often leading to madness and despair.
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“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” is a novel written by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1889. The novel is a satirical work that combines elements of science fiction, time travel, and social commentary.
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“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was first published in serial form in an abolitionist newspaper in 1851-1852 and later as a book in 1852. The novel played a crucial role in shaping public opinion about slavery in the United States and is often credited with influencing the abolitionist cause.
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“Ulysses” is a novel written by Irish author James Joyce. It was first published in book form in 1922 and is widely regarded as one of the most important and challenging works of modernist literature. The novel takes its title from the Latinized name of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, “The Odyssey.”
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“Leaves of Grass” is a collection of poems written by the American poet Walt Whitman. It was first published in 1855 and underwent multiple revisions and expansions throughout Whitman’s life, with the final edition being published in 1892. The collection is considered one of the most important works in American literature and is known for its bold exploration of themes such as democracy, individualism, and the interconnectedness of all things.
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“The Consolation of Philosophy” is a philosophical work written by the Roman statesman and philosopher Boethius around the year 524 AD while he was in prison awaiting execution. The book is considered one of the most important and influential philosophical works of the Middle Ages.
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“The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling” is a novel written by the English author Henry Fielding. It was first published in 1749 and is considered one of the earliest examples of the English novel. The novel is known for its comedic and picaresque style, as well as its exploration of the social and moral issues of its time.
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“Candide” is a satirical novella written by the French philosopher and author Voltaire. Published in 1759, the work is a philosophical and humorous exploration of the optimism prevalent in the 18th century Enlightenment period.
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“Emma” is a novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1815. It is one of Austen’s most well-known works and is considered a classic of English literature. The novel is a comedy of manners and a satire of the social class and gender roles of the early 19th century.
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“The Critique of Pure Reason” is a philosophical work by Immanuel Kant, first published in 1781. It is one of Kant’s major works and is considered a cornerstone in modern Western philosophy. The book addresses fundamental questions about human knowledge, metaphysics, and the nature of reality.
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“The Problems of Philosophy” is a philosophical work written by the British philosopher Bertrand Russell. It was first published in 1912. In this book, Russell explores various fundamental issues in philosophy, presenting his thoughts on topics such as the nature of reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the philosophy of language.
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“Nicomachean Ethics” is a philosophical work by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It is named after Aristotle’s son, Nicomachus, to whom the work is dedicated. This ethical treatise, composed around 350 BCE, is part of Aristotle’s broader exploration of ethics and political philosophy.
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“Dream Psychology” is a book written by Sigmund Freud, the renowned Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Originally published in 1920, the book explores Freud’s theories on the interpretation of dreams and their connection to the unconscious mind.
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“The Voyage Out” is the first novel written by British author Virginia Woolf. It was published in 1915. The novel is a coming-of-age story, and it explores themes such as self-discovery, social conventions, and the constraints placed upon women in the early 20th century.
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The “Tao Te Ching” is a foundational text in Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition, written around 400 BC.
It is a collection of 81 short chapters, each containing poetic and philosophical verses. The text explores the concept of the Tao (Dao), which can be translated as the “Way” or the “Path.” The Tao represents the fundamental and unnameable force that underlies and unifies the universe.
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“Brave New World” is a dystopian novel written by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932. The story is set in a futuristic society where individuals are genetically engineered and conditioned to conform to the rules and values of their class, and where pleasure-seeking and consumption are the primary goals of life.
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“The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen” is a collection of tall tales and fantastical stories attributed to the German nobleman Baron Munchausen. The character Baron Munchausen was based on a real person, Hieronymus Karl Friedrich, Freiherr von Münchhausen, who lived in the 18th century.
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“The Jungle” is a novel written by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1906. The book is a muckraking work of fiction that exposed the harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century. Sinclair intended the novel to highlight the exploitation of immigrant workers and to advocate for socialist reforms.
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