7 Must-Read Classic Novels from the 19th Century

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 12, 2024

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

A sweeping narrative set during the Napoleonic wars, the book chronicles the French invasion of Russia and its aftermath during the Napoleonic era.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The novel follows the life of Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl who rises above her harsh beginnings to find love and independence, challenging conventions of gender and class.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

The story centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg and forces the young lovers to flee to Italy in a search for happiness.

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

A coming-of-age story about Pip, an orphan who navigates life’s challenges in Victorian England, learning about ambition, love, and societal expectations.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

A gothic masterpiece of passion and revenge, this novel explores the tumultuous love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw and the destructive effects of their obsession.

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

An epic tale of obsession follows Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the great white whale, Moby-Dick, offering deep philosophical insights into fate, revenge, and human nature.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

A story on class, marriage, and social expectations, this novel centers around Elizabeth Bennet and her evolving relationship with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy and Mrs Bennet's greatest desire is to marry off her five daughters to secure their futures.

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