6 Must-read classical books for everyone

Like classical fashion styles, some books don’t go out of style.

While some love romance, others love thriller and mystery. But some days, we feel that we should pick up one of the timeless classic works that every bookstagram or website is talking about.

Thus, below is a list of most-celebrated classical books for you to dive into for one of those days.

  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Written in the early 19th century, Jane Austen's novel is still relevant in the modern world with its sharp writing and a well-constructed plot. It is a love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy with elements of satire and comedy, teaching us not to judge people too quickly.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Set in the 1930s, the book is about Scout, a young girl who has her brush with adult concerns that are racism and meanness. On the darker side, is Scout’s Father who is defending a black man against a criminal charge and faces backlash from his town people.
  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Told by the narrator, Nick Carraway, the story revolves around his mysterious neighbour, Jay Gatsby, who throws grand parties. A classic American novel of decadence filled with elegant descriptions of Gatsby’s luxury clothes.
  • Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
A novel that led to the origination of pop culture terms like 'Big Brother' and 'Thought Police', George Orwell has given a dystopian novel set in a high surveillance society. Winston is stuck in a lifeless job with every move being monitored by the government officials. He starts a relationship with Julia, a co-worker, which leads to consequences.
  • Ulysses by James Joyce
James Joyce’s Ulysses is a hilarious classic novel that tells the story of two men and their encounter with various people in their lives. It has wordplay and allusions, as the characters put their minds onto the paper. In the book, the term 'stream of consciousness' method was perfected, before it even existed in the real world.
  • Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
A complex gothic novel, Wuthering Heights, is a love story between Catherine and Heathcliff. It explores a world of passion, conflict, loneliness, attachment and passions. It has been an inspiration for many generations of writer’s with modern love stories having elements of this book.

Time to tick off these books one by one!

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