Can you recommend some famous old time love stories?

Sure. There's 'Tristan and Isolde'. It's an old Celtic love story about two lovers whose love is doomed due to various circumstances. Then there's 'The Scarlet Letter' which has elements of a love story within a very strict Puritan society. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' can be considered in a way, with the relationship between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler that goes through many ups and downs during the Civil War era.

Sure. 'Romeo and Juliet' is well - known. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love but their families' enmity leads to their tragic end. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen also counts. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy initially have misunderstandings but gradually overcome them and fall in love. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' has elements of a love story. Gatsby's love for Daisy Buchanan is intense but doomed.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a well - known old short story. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. Another one is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a thrilling tale of a man's descent into madness over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye.

One great old love story is 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is intense and tortured. It's a story full of passion, revenge, and undying love that spans generations. Also, 'Jane Eyre' is an old love story where Jane, an independent - minded woman, falls in love with Mr. Rochester. Despite many obstacles, their love endures.

There is the story of Lancelot and Guinevere. Lancelot was one of King Arthur's bravest knights, and Guinevere was the king's wife. Their love was a secret and complex one. Their relationship was full of passion and guilt, as it went against the loyalty Lancelot owed to Arthur. It was a love story that ultimately led to the downfall of Camelot.

One famous Scottish old war story is about the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Robert the Bruce led the Scots against the English. His strategic use of the terrain and his determined troops achieved a significant victory that is still celebrated today as a symbol of Scottish independence.

One of the well - known old Chinese ghost stories is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. Although it's not a typical 'ghost' story in the horror sense, it involves supernatural elements. The two lovers are separated by the Milky Way and can only meet once a year. Another is 'Nie Xiaoqian' from 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'. It tells of a female ghost who falls in love with a mortal. There is also 'The Peony Pavilion' where the heroine's spirit wanders after death until she is reunited with her lover.

Sure. 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is a very famous old time Christmas story. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and through their influence, he changes his ways. Another one is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's about a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other at Christmas.

Sure. 'Sailor Moon' is a great old anime love story. Usagi and Mamoru's relationship is very romantic. They start off bickering but gradually fall in love as they fight against evil together. Another one is 'Fruits Basket'. The love story between Tohru and Kyo is heart - warming. Tohru's kindness slowly melts Kyo's tough exterior.

One example could be 'The Bridge to Terabithia'. It's about the friendship between a boy and a girl around that age which has elements of deep affection. Their bond in creating their own magical world is really touching.