Can you name a famous American true story from the 20th century?

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.

In 'Gulliver's Travels', there's Lemuel Gulliver, of course. He is the main character through whose eyes we see all the strange lands and peoples. In 'Tom Jones', there is Tom Jones himself, an impulsive and good - hearted young man. And Sophia Western, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is in love with Tom.

I'm not sure if it's 'famous' in the traditional sense, but among the lower classes in 18th - century England, there were likely many unrecorded relationships between men. In the taverns and working - class areas, men formed close friendships that may have had a romantic aspect. However, due to lack of documentation, we can only speculate on the nature of these relationships based on what we know about the social fabric of the time.

Well, there's 'The Portrait of a Lady' by Henry James. This novel focuses on the life and experiences of Isabel Archer, an American woman in Europe. It explores themes of marriage, freedom, and self - discovery in a complex and nuanced way.

There is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. This work gives a vivid picture of different social classes in the 15th century through the stories told by a group of pilgrims on a journey. Each tale has its own charm and reveals different aspects of the society, from the bawdy to the pious.

Sure. 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes is a very well - known 17th - century novel. It tells the story of a man who is so influenced by chivalric romances that he sets out on absurd adventures. Another one is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, which, although it was started in the 14th century, was still highly influential in the 17th century. It gives a vivid picture of different types of people in medieval England through the stories they tell on a pilgrimage.

One well - known 19th - century American serial novel is 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1850. The story is set in Puritan Massachusetts and explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the character of Hester Prynne.

In 'Tom Jones', there is the character Tom Jones himself. He is a good - hearted but somewhat impulsive young man. His journey through different social situations forms the core of the story.

One of the most famous is 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption in Puritan society.

The most famous American in the 19th century, Daniel Defoe. Born in England in 1719, he was a famous explorer, novelist and poet. His works mainly described the adventures, adventures, and geographical adventures of Britain and Europe. He was known as the "father of British novels." Defoe's works covered a wide range of subjects, including science, exploration, politics, religion, morality, and humanity. Among his works, there were many famous stories such as " Crusoe "," The Adventures of Daniel Defoe ", and " The Adventures of Tom sawyer ". Defoe's work was widely welcomed in the United States and around the world, and was considered one of the most important literary works of the 19th century. He was hailed as the "father of the British novel" and "pioneer of modern scientific literature". His works had a profound impact on later literature, science, and exploration.