Can you recommend a few famous modern British novels or plays?

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a classic. It explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in a witty and engaging way. Another one is '1984' by George Orwell. It's a dystopian novel that warns about totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom. 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf is also great. It delves into the inner thoughts and experiences of the characters.

Of course. 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad is a famous 20th - century British novel. It tells the story of Marlow's journey into the African Congo and his encounter with the enigmatic Kurtz. It explores themes of imperialism, madness, and the darkness within human nature.

Yes. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is quite renowned. It's about a young woman's journey through life, love, and self - discovery. 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding is also famous. It explores human nature when a group of boys are stranded on an island. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde is a great novel too, dealing with themes of beauty, youth, and morality.

One of the most famous is 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex and engaging story set in the world of Cold War espionage.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a very well - known one. It offers a vivid picture of the English gentry in the 19th century, with themes of love, marriage and social class. Another is 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, which shows the dark side of Victorian England, especially the situation of the poor and orphans.

There are quite a few. For instance, 'Lucky Jim' by Kingsley Amis. It follows the life of a young university lecturer, Jim Dixon, and his often hilarious attempts to navigate the academic world and his personal life. Then there's 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding. Although it was written a long time ago, it still has many comical elements in its portrayal of the title character's adventures and love life.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely famous. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson, and the stories are full of mystery and brilliant deductions.

One of the famous British animal novels is 'Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'. It's about a widowed mouse, Mrs. Frisby, and her interaction with some highly intelligent rats. These rats have been experimented on at NIMH and have developed extraordinary intelligence. The novel shows their struggle to survive and their relationship with the natural world around them.

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is very famous. It's a great Sherlock Holmes story with a spooky atmosphere. Also, 'Death on the Nile' by Agatha Christie. Her stories always keep you guessing until the very end. Another one is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, which has a hard - boiled detective style.

Sure. 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a great one. It's a story about clones and their complex relationships. Another is 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan, which tells a tragic love story with a very interesting narrative structure. And 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is also quite famous. It follows a young boy's journey after he survives a museum bombing.