What are the most famous ones in a list of American classic novels?

Well, 'Catcher in the Rye' is extremely well - known. Holden Caulfield's coming - of - age story and his disillusionment with society have made it a staple of American literature.

One of the most famous American romantic novels is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. While it's mainly about racial injustice, the relationship between Scout and Dill has elements of innocent first love. And Atticus Finch's love for his children and his sense of justice is also a form of love that pervades the story. Another is 'Moby - Dick' which, while it's an adventure story, also contains Ishmael's complex relationship with the sea and his shipmates, which can be seen as a form of romantic connection to the unknown.

A very famous one is 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. While she was British, this novel influenced American modernist writers. It follows a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway and uses interior monologue to great effect.

Definitely 'Frankenstein'. It's super famous for its exploration of the consequences of playing God. And 'Dracula' is also very well - known for creating the modern vampire archetype. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' too, as it shows the decay of the soul in a very unique way.

Definitely 'Dracula'. It's world - famous for its vampire lore. The character of Dracula is iconic and the Transylvanian setting adds to the gothic allure.

Among the most famous in a list of historical novels is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. It envisions a future society based on historical trends and social structures. It makes you think a lot about the direction of human development.

I think 'The Great Gatsby' is very popular. It shows the decadence and dreams of the Jazz Age through the character of Jay Gatsby and his unrequited love for Daisy.

Definitely 'The Shining'. The story of a family in an isolated, haunted hotel is really creepy. The sense of isolation and the slow descent into madness are well - crafted. The hotel seems to have a life of its own, with all its ghosts and strange occurrences.

Well, 'Native Son' by Richard Wright is among the most famous African American novels. It shows the impact of systemic racism on the life of Bigger Thomas. 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' by James Baldwin is also highly regarded. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that deals with themes of race, religion, and family. And don't forget 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston, which is a classic exploration of a black woman's journey through love and self - discovery.

Well, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a very famous American love novel. It shows Gatsby's obsessive love for Daisy. His grand parties and his whole life seem to revolve around his love for her. 'Love in the Time of Cholera' by Gabriel García Márquez, though the author is Colombian, is also well - loved in America. It portrays a love that endures over time and distance. And 'The Bridges of Madison County' by Robert James Waller tells a brief but intense love story that captured the hearts of many readers.