One great book is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Atticus Finch is a paragon of a good man. He is a lawyer in a racially divided town and stands up for justice, defending a black man against false accusations. His moral compass and integrity in the face of bigotry make him an unforgettable good man in fiction.
Oliver Twist from the eponymous novel is a good - hearted boy. Despite being in a very difficult situation, living in a workhouse and then on the streets, he remains innocent and kind. His goodness is in contrast to the corrupt and cruel world around him.
Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth' has elements related to the Tudors. While it's mainly about the building of a cathedral, it also touches on the social and political upheaval of the time, which was very much influenced by the Tudors. It's a long but engaging read that shows how the Tudor period affected different aspects of society.
One good book is 'Trainspotting' by Irvine Welsh. It offers a gritty and unflinching look at drug addiction in the lives of a group of young people in Edinburgh. The characters' experiences with drugs like heroin are vividly portrayed, showing the highs and lows, the desperation and the attempts at recovery.
Another good one is 'Journey to the West'. This is a story of a monk and his three disciples on a journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures. The Monkey King in it is a very famous character, known for his great power and mischievous nature.
One great man vs nature fiction book is 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an old fisherman's struggle against the sea while trying to catch a huge marlin. Another is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, which is about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down the white whale in the vast ocean. And 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding also involves the conflict between the boys and the natural environment of the island they are stranded on.
A fictional book that features mountain men is 'Jeremiah Johnson'. It tells the story of a man who becomes a mountain man and his experiences in the mountains, with great descriptions of the wilderness and the challenges he faces.
No, there aren't really any popular books about Mr Tamborine Man in fiction. The idea of Mr Tamborine Man is more firmly rooted in music. While there might be some creative interpretations in fiction here and there, they haven't reached a level of popularity that would make them well - known in the general book - reading public.
Another theme is the development of intelligence. Fictional works often explore how humans evolved to become more intelligent. They might show how the ability to use tools, communicate, or solve problems gradually emerged. Take 'The Uplift Series' by David Brin. It delves into the idea of how different species, including humans, gain intelligence through various means and how this affects their evolution and place in the universe. This series is complex and really gets into the nitty - gritty of what intelligence means in the context of evolution.
One great book is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany. The unique narrative voice and the exploration of themes like the power of words during that dark time make it a remarkable read.