Can you recommend some well - known domestic fictions?

George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a great one. It uses animals on a farm to represent different social classes during a revolution. It shows how power can corrupt even in a so - called equal society. Another is 'The Red Badge of Courage' by Stephen Crane, which although set during the American Civil War, has elements of revolutionary spirit in terms of the young soldier's journey through the chaos of war and his growth in the face of it.

There are also some short stories by various Appalachian authors that can be considered part of Hillbilly Elegy fiction. They might not be as widely known but still capture the essence of the region's life and struggles.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is quite humorous in a bittersweet way. The couple's attempts to get each other the perfect gift lead to an unexpected and humorous outcome. Another one is 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain. The story of the frog - jumping contest and the wily character of Jim Smiley is really funny.

One well - known folk horror fiction is 'The Wicker Man'. It tells the story of a police officer who goes to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, only to find a pagan community with some very strange and disturbing practices. Another is 'Midsommar', which has a similar theme of a group of people encountering a cult - like community with their own unique and terrifying rituals.

One well - known colonial historical fiction is 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. It tells the story of an Igbo village in Nigeria during the arrival of the British colonizers. It shows how the traditional Igbo society is disrupted by the colonial forces. Another is 'The Poisonwood Bible' by Barbara Kingsolver, which focuses on a family of missionaries in the Belgian Congo and how their presence affects the local people and themselves. Also, 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys is set in the colonial Caribbean and gives a different perspective on the story of Bertha Mason from 'Jane Eyre' in the context of colonialism.

One well - known amatory fiction is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It beautifully portrays the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with all its misunderstandings and growing love.

Definitely. 'The Caine Mutiny' is a classic. It gives a vivid picture of life on a ship during the war and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. 'The Winds of War' is also highly regarded. It sets the stage for the events of World War II with a rich tapestry of characters. And 'War and Remembrance' is a comprehensive look at the war, covering different aspects like the Holocaust, the battles, and the personal stories of the people involved.

Sure. 'Gone with the Wind' is a very famous one. It's set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. It shows the impact of the war on the South through the eyes of Scarlett O'Hara, a fictional character. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which takes place in 12th - century England and focuses on the building of a cathedral. It gives a vivid picture of the social, political, and religious life of that time.

A great one is 'Kew Gardens'. In this short story, Woolf uses her unique narrative style to explore the lives and thoughts of different characters who are in or around Kew Gardens. The descriptions of the garden are so vivid that it almost becomes a character in itself.

Sure. 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini is a well - known best selling pirate historical fiction. It tells the story of a wrongfully convicted doctor who turns into a pirate. The story is full of adventure, sword fights, and high - seas drama.