Brush up on your English literature knowledge with these must-read books from The Essential Reading List.
1. “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
– Follow the romantic entanglements of the Bennet sisters in this classic tale of love and social class.
2. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
– Dive into the racial tensions of the American South with Scout and Atticus Finch in this powerful novel.
3. “1984” by George Orwell
– Explore a dystopian world where Big Brother is always watching and individualism is under threat.
4. “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte
– Experience the passionate and tumultuous love story of Catherine and Heathcliff on the Yorkshire moors.
5. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
– Enter the world of Jay Gatsby and his unattainable love for Daisy Buchanan in this Jazz Age classic.
6. “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte
– Follow the journey of Jane Eyre from orphan to governess as she navigates love, loss, and independence.
7. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
– Delve into the eerie world of Victor Frankenstein and his creation in this groundbreaking work of science fiction.
8. “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens
– Join Pip on his coming-of-age journey as he navigates the twists and turns of Victorian society.
9. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger
– Get inside the mind of Holden Caulfield as he grapples with adolescence, identity, and adulthood.
10. “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville
– Embark on a thrilling sea voyage with Captain Ahab in pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby Dick.
Expand your literary horizons and enrich your reading experience with these essential English literature books. Happy reading!