Can you name some famous 'big epic story' works?

One of the most famous is 'The Divine Comedy' by Dante. It takes the reader on a journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. There are also works like 'Paradise Lost' by Milton, which tells the story of the fall of man in an epic way.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is one. It's set in the Jazz Age and explores themes of wealth, love, and the elusive American Dream. The story of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy Buchanan is told against the backdrop of lavish parties and the divide between the rich and the poor in America.

Sure. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a well - known one. It's about Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale. Another is 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck, which tells the story of the Joad family during the Great Depression. And 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.

One of the well - known works is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It has a non - linear narrative and plays with the concept of time. Another is 'The Crying of Lot 49' by Thomas Pynchon. It's full of complex symbols and an exploration of postmodern themes.

One famous dystopia fiction is 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. It depicts a society where books are banned and burned, and the masses are distracted by mindless entertainment. Also, 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a popular dystopia work. It shows a seemingly perfect but actually colorless and emotionless world where memories are controlled by a single person.

There is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. This novel portrays the life of African - American women in the early 20th century, dealing with issues like racism and sexism. Also, Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man' is a great example. It tells the story of an African - American man who feels invisible in a white - dominated society, highlighting the racial alienation and discrimination.

Sure. 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is extremely famous. It has captured the hearts of millions around the world with its detailed wizarding world, memorable characters like Harry, Hermione and Ron. Another one is 'The Lord of the Rings' where Gandalf is an important wizard - like character. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' also has elements of wizardry in it.

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is very well - known. It's about Martians invading Earth. Another one is 'The Invasion of the Body Snatchers' which is quite famous for its concept of alien entities taking over human bodies.

One of the most well - known is '1984' by George Orwell. It speculates about a totalitarian future society.

One of the well - known works is 'Hard Times' by Charles Dickens. It shows the harshness of the industrial age in England. Another is 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair which exposes the meat - packing industry in the United States.