Another one is 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. This novel tells the story of a man who goes on adventures in a deluded state, thinking he is a knight. It is very important in the history of literature as it has influenced many later works.
Some early novels include 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. It is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on a journey.
There is also 'Gulliver's Travels' which is an early novel. In this work, the protagonist, Lemuel Gulliver, travels to different strange lands such as Lilliput, where the people are tiny, and Brobdingnag, where the people are giants. It is a satirical work that comments on human nature and society.
One of the well - known early asylum novels is 'The Snake - Pit' by Mary Jane Ward. It gives a vivid and harrowing account of life in a mental asylum.
Early fantasy novels often had a strong sense of wonder. They usually created unique and magical worlds, like Middle - earth in Tolkien's works. Characters were often on epic quests, and magic was a central element, whether it was used for good or evil. The stories also frequently drew on mythological and folkloric elements from different cultures.
One characteristic is their relatively limited color palettes in many cases. They also tended to have more basic character designs. In terms of themes, they frequently explored classic adventure or moral - based stories. For instance, early Tintin comics can be considered as early graphic novels in a sense. They had clear - cut good guys and bad guys, and the stories were about Tintin's adventures around the world, with the art being in a distinct, somewhat simplistic but charming style.
One such novel could be 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' by Edgar Allan Poe. It was one of his early works that isn't as well - known as some of his later masterpieces like 'The Raven'. Another might be 'The House of the Seven Gables' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. While it has some recognition now, it was relatively unknown in its early days. And 'Villette' by Charlotte Bronte also fits this category. It was overshadowed by her more famous 'Jane Eyre' at first.
One characteristic is their use of archaic language. For example, in 'The Canterbury Tales', Chaucer's Middle English can be quite challenging to modern readers but gives a unique flavor. Another is their focus on moral and religious teachings. Many early novels were written to convey certain values of the time.
"The Wordless Mermaid's Tears" is a modern romance and urban life novel written by the author, Bow Like the Moon. The general plot of this novel is as follows: The Mermaid Princess turned into bubbles for love and disappeared into the blue sea. She had no regrets because she had loved. Unknowingly, the prince had been loved by the Mermaid Princess for a long time. It had been so long that the prince had forgotten how he was alive. To the Mermaid Princess, the greatest happiness was to see him healthy and happy. Silent companionship was exchanged for a sound of being together. The love that was missed would eventually return to the distance. Three years later, she returned with her son and uncovered layer after layer of fog. I'll hold your hand and grow old with you. ---------------------------- The Legend of the Big Murlocs was a fantasy-mystery fantasy novel written by the author, Seemingly Missing Dreams. The general plot of the novel was as follows: [New book: "Martial Arts: Starting from Duplication of Root Bone"] He was reborn, but he became a white-skinned murloc. His memories seemed to have disappeared. Under the guidance of his remaining consciousness, he instinctively began the life of a murloc. There were many Beastmen from various clans, mixed with various human-like half-beasts, ancient Elementals, strange and ferocious Specters, Demons from Hell, Ancient Tree Wyverns in the forest, irrational and ferocious Beasts, elegant and powerful Elves, and many Oceans in the depths of the sea... This was a colorful world. ---------------------------- "Reborn Fish, Invincible" was a fantasy novel written by a low-key young man. The general plot of this novel was: He woke up in another world. Starting with a carp, from a carp onwards, it started to evolve infinitely! [You have successfully evolved from [Carp] to [Spiritual Fish]. Your meat is even more delicious!] [You have successfully evolved from [Spiritual Fish] to [Taiji Yin-Yang Fish]. Not only do you look more delicious, but you also have the strength to spit out flying swords and kill enemies with one strike!] [You have successfully evolved from the [Ancient Beast Kun] to the [River of Time Fish]. You can freely travel through time and travel between ancient and modern times. You have mastered the power of time!] "Everyone, sit down. Let me see which fisher still dares to be arrogant?!" ---------------------------- "The Mermaid of Poyang Sea" was a short story written by Li Yinling. The general plot of the novel was: Do you think mermaids are women? That was wrong, he came from the sea. Do you think mermaids have bright eyes and teeth? No, you're wrong. A mouthful of bloodthirsty teeth is real? Do you think mermaids are gentle? However, he was black-bellied and evil! Then was he ugly? Wrong, beauty was real, evil was real, mystery, temptation, beauty, hatred, and lust were also real… ---------------------------- "Herring Is the Taste of the Human World" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Yu Hai Yu. The general plot of the novel was: Within Jade City, only Yu Gu could shake the four seas. He was the emperor and the source of assassins. Years, born as a chess piece, suffered the cold and warmth of the world, experienced the palace, but the heart of the Jianghu, the road to marriage, destined. ---------------------------- "The Mermaid's Confession" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Madman Wang. The general plot of this novel was: For the sake of the oath she made five hundred years ago, the Mermaid Princess Leng Ningshuang had lived alone for five hundred years just to find him. There is no reincarnation in a hundred generations, and it is not enough to meet in a thousand years. In my previous life, the peach blossoms had not withered, and the vermilion face left the mirror and the flowers and trees. When you fall in love with an old friend in this life, you can't stay in the world. ---------------------------- "Mermaid Beauty" was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Kong Tangyue. The general plot of this novel was: How many strange things are there in the world? There was a six-legged turtle, a three-headed dog, and a little mermaid who could not swim. <strong> The introduction is so suicidal…</strong> ---------------------------- "My Mr. Mermaid" was a fantasy romance novel written by Hai Tingfeng. The general plot of the novel was: Did you know? "The legendary merfolk really exist. Falling in love with a human is equivalent to death and rebirth. When I first set foot on land, I never thought that I would meet you. I never regretted falling in love with you. Looking at the contents of the letter, the woman could not help but cry. She said with a trembling voice,"Actually…I already knew you were a mermaid…" ---------------------------- A Fish in the Northern Sea was a fantasy novel written by Light Years Like Rice. The general plot of the novel was: "Chuang Tzu" Xiaoyao You opening chapter said: There is a fish in the north of the sea, its name is Kun. The Kun was so big that no one knew it was thousands of miles long…Everyone thought it was a lie. How could there be a big fish thousands of miles long in the world? How vast was the Darknorth Sea that could contain this fish? Little did they know that such a thing really happened, but it was in another world. This book was about a high school student who accidentally entered that world. ---------------------------- "Cowardly Fish Loves a Lion" was a fantasy romance novel written by a 500-year-old demon. The general plot of the novel was: There are fish in the south of the Yangtze River. Fish can't leave the water. Li Nanyu was born timid, but he was born well. Not long after he graduated, he married his little brother. No one expected the development of the matter to be unexpected…[Sorry, the author is incompetent.]
One of the best early country life novels is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. It vividly portrays the rural Yorkshire moors and the complex relationships among the characters in that setting. Another great one is 'Far from the Madding Crowd' by Thomas Hardy. It shows the rural life, farming, and the love affairs in a rural community. Also, 'The Mill on the Floss' by George Eliot is a wonderful example. It delves into family life, rural society, and the growth of the main characters within a country setting.
There is also 'Squish' which is about a young amoeba. The graphic novel format makes it accessible for early readers. It has relatable characters and simple storylines that help kids who are just starting to read get into the habit of reading longer texts with the help of the pictures.
Early American literature novels include 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This novel was highly influential in shaping public opinion about slavery. It presented the harsh realities of slavery and the humanity of the enslaved people. 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.' by Washington Irving is another. It contains stories like 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', which are full of American folklore and the charm of the early American landscape.