The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  Source: Pinterest. A 1925 novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes describing the cautionary tale about the American Dream. This novel is widely considered as a timeless classic. Jay Gatsby dreamed the impossible dream, the American dream. A stranger in his own majestic world. This book teaches how disappointment and failure quenches determination and …

Frankenstein

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley Source: Parka Blogs A novel written by Mary Shelley was first published anonymously on 1818; her name first appeared on the second edition, published in 1823. A story about a young scientist, Frankenstein, who creates a sapient monster. Frankenstein's monster was never given a name, and it shows how Frankenstein despises his …

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Source: Pinterest. A novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, is published in 1960. It instantly achieved awards including Pulitzer Prize, and since then considered as a classic of modern American Literature. This book is a timeless classic. With its easy-flowing and straight-forward narrative, it doesn't make …

The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger Original photo. A classic novel published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye has become popular for its angsty teenager protagonist Holden Caulfield. J. D. Salinger can evoke such extreme emotions that will make you hate Caulfield, and jump into conclusions that the book is not well-written. But the fact that the book can …

The Little Prince

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Source: Huffington Post Antoine de Saint-Exupéry first published The Little Prince in April 1943. It is one of the most in demand books, selling two million copies annually, translated in almost 300 languages. The adventures of this seemingly little blond boy from asteroid B-612 was greatly cheered and applauded by the readers. The Little Prince is …