Probably 'Journey to the West' and 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' are among the most well - known. 'Journey to the West' has been widely adapted into various forms like TV shows and movies, making its story very popular around the world. 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' is also highly regarded for its in - depth exploration of human nature and complex family relationships.
The six great classical Chinese novels are 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', 'Water Margin', 'Journey to the West', 'The Dream of the Red Chamber', 'The Scholars' and 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'.
Definitely 'The Shining'. It has been adapted into a movie, which has only added to its fame. The concept of a haunted hotel and a family in danger is a classic horror trope that it executes extremely well. Another well - known one is 'Dracula'. It has been so influential in shaping the vampire genre in horror. People all over the world are familiar with the character of Dracula and his thirst for blood.
Definitely '1984' by George Orwell. It's so well - known that its concepts like Big Brother and thought police have become part of our cultural lexicon. It's a classic example of a weird dystopian world where individual freedom is completely crushed. Another is 'Brave New World'. People often study it in schools and it's well - known for its unique vision of a future society that is both seemingly perfect but also deeply disturbing in terms of how it manipulates human nature.
It's hard to say which one is the most popular. 'Journey to the West' might be very popular because of its exciting adventure plot and the beloved character of Sun Wukong. People of all ages can enjoy the story of the Monkey King's fight against evil spirits.
The most well - known might be 'The Death of Gwen Stacy'. It's a classic that has been referenced in many other Spiderman media. It really defined the kind of loss and sacrifice that can be part of a superhero's life.
Definitely 'Pride and Prejudice'. It's a classic that has been adapted many times. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is so well - crafted. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald has elements of romantic longing as Gatsby pines for Daisy. And 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen, which shows a second - chance love story that is really touching.
Well, 'Wuthering Heights' is extremely well - known for its intense and somewhat dark romantic story. Heathcliff's all - consuming love for Catherine is both fascinating and disturbing. 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens also has a romantic side. Pip's love for Estella, though complex and often unrequited in different ways, is an important part of the novel. And 'Moby - Dick' may not seem very romantic at first, but Ishmael's relationship with Queequeg has an underlying sense of camaraderie and love that can be considered in a romantic light.
It could be 'And Then There Were None'. It has a very unique and engaging plot. Ten people are lured to an island, and they start to die in mysterious ways. Christie does an excellent job of building suspense throughout the story, making it a very memorable read.
One more story is about a ghost in the park's forested areas. Some say that in the past, a hiker got lost in those woods and never made it out alive. Now, if you walk through those parts at night, you might hear strange rustling sounds and faint cries for help. It's a bit hard to prove, but it has become part of the park's spooky lore.
One of the most famous is 'The Butterfly Lovers'. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai fall in love but face many obstacles due to traditional customs. Another is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. They are separated by the Milky Way but can meet once a year. Also, 'Xi Shi and Fan Li' is a story of love and loyalty in ancient China.