Can you list some of the 10 best 20th - century novels?

Sure. 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is one. It's set in Puritan New England and deals with themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the story of Hester Prynne who has to wear a scarlet 'A' for adultery. Another is 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot. This complex novel weaves together the lives of many characters in a provincial town, exploring their dreams, disappointments, and the social and political context of the time.

Yes. 'The Scarlet Letter' is a very important one. It shows the strictness of Puritan society. 'Moby - Dick' is also very well - known for its deep themes. Then there is 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott, which gives a warm - hearted view of family life and the growth of young women in the 19th century.

Sure. 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens is a well - known 19th - century English novel. It tells the story of an orphan boy's struggle in a cruel society. Another one is 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen which focuses on the two different approaches to life and love of two sisters.

The best 18th century English novels often had detailed characterizations. For instance, in 'Clarissa', the main character is portrayed with great depth. Moral and ethical themes were also common. Novels were a way to discuss virtues and vices. Moreover, the settings were often very vivid, whether it was the island in 'Robinson Crusoe' or the various places in 'Gulliver's Travels'. These settings added to the overall atmosphere and meaning of the stories.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a very well - known 19th - century novel. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of love, marriage, and social class in a charming and witty way.

Another one is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. It's not just a simple adventure on the sea. It delves deep into themes of obsession, fate, and the nature of man against nature. The character of Captain Ahab is one of the most complex in 19th - century literature.

I'd say 'Pride and Prejudice' which influenced European lit, 'War and Peace' which had a big impact, and 'The Catcher in the Rye' which was influenced by European trends.

Sure. 'The Sound and the Fury' by William Faulkner is a great one. It tells the story of the Compson family from different perspectives. 'A Passage to India' by E.M. Forster is also among the best. It explores the relationship between the British and the Indians during colonial times.

Sure. 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a great one. It tells the story of Hester Prynne who has to wear a scarlet 'A' for adultery in a Puritan community.

Many of them have complex characters. For example, in 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, Pip goes through a huge transformation in character as he chases his so - called 'great expectations'.