Originally published in 1861, "Silas Marner: the Weaver of Raveloe", is the third novel by George Eliot. It tells a moral story about a weaver and how his life changes. The story begins with Silas, who has been displaced from his former home after being falsely accused of stealing money from his chapel. He settles in … [Read more...] about Silas Marner
Their Eyes Were Watching God
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" is a novel published in 1937 by the African-American writer Zora Neale Hurston. Though initially critically panned, the book has come to be seen as an important and ground-breaking work in African-American and Women's literature of the twentieth century. It has since been adapted into … [Read more...] about Their Eyes Were Watching God
Life of Pi
"Life of Pi" is a fantasy/adventure novel written by the Canadian writer Yann Martel and published in 2001. The novel was an immediate success after it's release and has since sold more than ten million copies worldwide. It has also won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction (2002) the Best Adult Fiction award (2001, 2002 … [Read more...] about Life of Pi
Siddhartha
"Siddhartha" is a novel published in 1922 and written by the German writer Herman Hesse. The novel was originally written in German but then released in an English translation in 1951. "Siddhartha" was written after Hesse took a trip to India and became fascinated with the world of Eastern mysticism. It is a short … [Read more...] about Siddhartha
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is a comedic novel written by Douglas Adams and published in 1979. The novel's witty, dry take on a space opera was an immediate hit with readers. It was adapted from a radio serial in 1978 and adapted into many other formats including the novel series (which includes 5 books and … [Read more...] about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hard Times
"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens was originally published between April and August in 1854 in a serialized form. Realizing that his weekly periodical, Household Words needed a boost in sales, Dickens hoped that putting "Hard Times" in it would help. He was right, it did boost sales. Charles Dickens had visited some … [Read more...] about Hard Times
The Federalist Papers
"The Federalist Papers" is a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, and, to a lesser extent, James Madison, and John Jay. The essays were originally published in the New York Independent Journal between October 1787 and August 1788. Eventually, a compilation of all of them was published as "The Federalist" in … [Read more...] about The Federalist Papers
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story that was published in 1820 by American author Washington Irving. The story was originally included in a collection of his essays and short stories called "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent". The story was a standout in the collection and has since been adapted many, … [Read more...] about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Picture of Dorian Gray
In July 1890, Lippincott's Monthly Magazine a censored version of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" written by Oscar Wilde appeared. Even edited, the story stirred up such a moral outrage that many reviewers wanted him persecuted. In 1891 Wilde released a longer version in book form with a preface defending the book. In it … [Read more...] about The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Republic
"The Republic" is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato somewhere around 380 BC. There has been much debate over when the dialogue might have taken place. It has been said that it may have taken place around the Peloponnesian War (460 BC). "The Republic" is Plato's best-known treatise and has been shown over time to be … [Read more...] about The Republic