Sure. From the Victorian era, 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot (a female author using a male pen name) has elements of romance. It shows the relationships and marital struggles of the characters in a provincial town. In the 20th century, 'Love in the Time of Cholera' by Gabriel García Márquez, which was influenced by female - centered romances. It tells the story of Florentino Ariza's long - awaited love for Fermina Daza. In modern times, 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is a popular female - centric romance novel about a young woman who takes care of a quadriplegic man and their unexpected relationship.
Yes. In the 18th century, 'The Female Quixote' by Charlotte Lennox had some romance aspects. It was about a young woman who was overly influenced by the romances she read. Moving to the 1950s, 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath, while mainly a semi - autobiographical exploration of mental illness, also had elements of relationships and love. And in recent years, 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, which was also inspired by female - led romance concepts. It's about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love.
Sure. In the 18th century, 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' by Mary Wollstonecraft is a very important work. It was one of the first feminist texts, arguing for the education and equality of women. Although it's more of a philosophical treatise than a traditional novel, it had a huge impact on later female - written works.
Yes. The 18th - century gave us 'Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded' by Samuel Richardson. It was one of the first novels to focus on a love story in a domestic setting. In the 1920s, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald has a love story at its core, though it's also about the American Dream. In the current era, 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry is a great love novel. It's about two writers who fall in love while writing books.
Sure. From the 20th century, 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf is a great example. It's a rather unique novel that follows the character of Orlando through different genders and time periods. While it's not strictly a traditional LGBT narrative, it plays with concepts of gender and sexuality in a very interesting way. It shows how fluid these aspects can be.
Sure. In the 19th century, Victor Hugo was a very famous French author. His novel 'Les Misérables' is a great work that shows the struggle of the poor and the unjust social system. In the 20th century, Harper Lee is well - known for 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which deals with themes of racism and justice. And in the 21st century, Suzanne Collins with her 'The Hunger Games' trilogy has become quite famous for creating a post - apocalyptic world and exploring themes like survival and power.
Of course. In the Romantic era, 'Wuthering Heights' is famous for its wild and tempestuous love between Heathcliff and Catherine. In the mid - 20th century, 'Lolita' is a rather different kind of love story, though controversial. And more recently, 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is a modern love story that deals with themes of sacrifice and self - discovery within a relationship.
Sure. For World War I, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a must - read. It shows the futility and horror of that war. For World War II, 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank gives a unique perspective as it is the diary of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis. In the context of the American Civil War, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, while also a love story, gives a good picture of the war - torn South.
Sure. From the Victorian era, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a great one. It's about the relationship between Jane Eyre, a strong - willed governess, and Mr. Rochester. The story deals with themes like love, independence and social class. Jane's struggle for equality in love makes it a remarkable romance.
Sure. From the Victorian era, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' by Charles Dickens (although unfinished, it still has great merit). In the modernist era, 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf can be considered as her important final work that showcases her unique style. And in the post - modern era, 'Pale Fire' by Vladimir Nabokov is a great final novel with its complex structure and play on the relationship between the text and the reader.
Yes. In the 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe's short stories like 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' were very influential in the mystery genre. Moving to the 20th century, 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is a well - known mystery. It has a noir - like atmosphere. In the 21st century, 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is a great mystery that deals with a journalist's return to her hometown to cover a series of murders.
Definitely. For the early 20th century, 'Sons and Lovers' by D.H. Lawrence is a notable debut. It explores the complex relationships within a family and the Oedipal complex. In the mid - 20th century, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison is a great one. It delves into the experiences of an African - American man in a racist society. And in the recent past, 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins has been a popular debut, with its mystery and unreliable narrator.