7 Classics You Should Have Read by Now

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 23, 2024

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

A powerful tale of resilience, orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre grows into a strong-willed and independent woman. She finds love with the brooding Mr. Rochester, but their relationship is tested by dark secrets.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Raskolnikov, a destitute student, commits a murder, believing he is justified by a higher purpose. The author Dostoevsky’s exploration of the human psyche makes this a profound study of crime and conscience.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

Captain Ahab becomes obsessed with hunting the white whale, Moby Dick, who had previously maimed him. The novel is a deep exploration of obsession, revenge, and the human condition.

1984 by George Orwell

The novel follows the life of Winston Smith who lives under the oppressive regime of Big Brother, where freethought is punished.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

The story is told through the eyes of young Scout Finch. Her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Elizabeth Bennet navigates societal expectations and family pressures as she encounters the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the misconceptions that arise from first impressions.

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