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Go Set a Watchman is a novel by Harper Lee, published in 2015, almost six decades after the release of her Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Initially believed to be a sequel, it was later revealed that Go …
Jane Eyre, a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, tells the story of a young orphaned girl’s personal journey toward self-discovery, love, and independence in 19th-century England. Through its vividly drawn characters, compelling narrative, and exploration of themes such as social …
The Queen’s Gambit is a compelling coming-of-age novel by Walter Tevis that tells the story of a young orphan girl, Beth Harmon, who discovers her remarkable talent for chess and rises through the ranks to become a world-class player. Set …
David Copperfield, published in 1850, is often considered Charles Dickens’ most autobiographical novel, offering a comprehensive view of the traditional English society of Dickens’ time. The story is narrated in the first person and follows the life of David Copperfield, …
Great Expectations is a bildungsroman written by Charles Dickens, chronicling the life of the protagonist, Pip, as he navigates the complexities of Victorian society. Set in the early to mid-19th century, the novel follows Pip’s journey from childhood to adulthood, …
The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel by J.D. Salinger, is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, alienation, and the challenges of adolescence. The novel follows the experiences of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted …