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Q.E.D.
One of Stein’s earliest works, Q.E.D. is a short autobiographical story about the love triangle between three women: Adele, Helen, and Mabel; Stein would later become one of the most renowned writers of the 20th century.
Tags: 1900s, Autobiographical, Classic, Coming out, Lesbian, LGBTQ, Short
The Sun Also Rises
The epitome of the 20s “Lost Generation” of writers, this novel is set mostly in the cafe society of Paris. The characters indulge in the atmosphere of sexual liberation, but struggle to find their way in a post World War One Europe.
Jane Eyre
This book, one of the most iconic English novels, gives us a glimpse into the inner thoughts and motivations of the young Jane. She falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester, but many secrets undermine their future happiness.
Tags: 1800s, Classic, England, Film Adaptation, Gothic, Governess, Historical, Nineteenth Century, Victorian
Canterbury Tales
This classic text provides a fascinating glimpse into medieval English life. A group of pilgrims tell tales of chivalry, bawdy love stories, and courtly desire.
Tags: 1300s, Anthology, Classic, England, English, Epic Comedy, Fourteenth Century, Medieval, Middle Ages, Poetry
Nadja
This surrealist classic novel is a cornerstone of the movement - it begins with the words, “Who am I?” The book is an exploration of attraction between the author and the titular character who is under the care of a famous psychiatrist.
Tags: 1920s, Autobiographical, Classic, European, French, Paris, Surrealist, Translated