#1
The Prisoner of Chillon
The Prisoner of Chillon explores themes of freedom, tyranny, and the human spirit, which remain high...
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The Social Contract
Rousseau's ideas about social contracts and the role of government remain foundational to modern pol...
#3
Democracy in America
De Tocqueville's analysis of American democracy offers valuable insights into political participatio...
#4
The Man Without a Country
The story emphasizes patriotism, the importance of national identity, and the consequences of indivi...
#5
The Spirit of the Laws
Montesquieu's 'The Spirit of the Laws' sheds light on how different political and social structures ...
#6
Knulp
Knulp explores themes of freedom, the search for authentic life, and societal expectations, which re...
#7
Emile
Rousseau's 'Emile' emphasizes the importance of nurturing natural human development and individualiz...
#8
Royal Highness
The novel offers insights into power dynamics, social hierarchies, and human ambition that remain re...
#9
A Life
Exploring the life of Milton provides insights into the resilience of artistic integrity amidst poli...
#10
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall explores themes of women's independence, societal expectations, and the ...
#11
Common Sense
Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' sparked revolutionary ideas that still influence modern notions of dem...
#12
Leaves of Grass
Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' celebrates individualism, freedom, and the beauty of everyday life, them...
#13
The Fugitive
Rabindranath Tagore's 'The Fugitive' reminds us of the enduring human quest for freedom and spiritua...
#14
On Liberty
On Liberty highly influences current discussions on personal freedoms versus societal control, makin...
#15
The Sea Wolf
'The Sea Wolf' explores themes of individual strength, morality, and the struggle against nature and...
#16
The Light of Western Stars
This classic Western novel offers insights into individual courage, pioneering spirit, and the rugge...
#17
Politics
Aristotle's Politics is still relevant because it explores how governments should work and how they ...
#18
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' is crucial for understanding ongoing conversations around race, fre...
#19
Infants of the Spring
Wallace Thurman's 'Infants of the Spring' offers insights into societal roles and personal freedom, ...
#20
The Pirate
This classic tale highlights themes of loyalty, survival, and the societal dynamics of land and sea,...
#21
Second Treatise of Government
The Second Treatise of Government is foundational for modern concepts of democracy and individual ri...
#22
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer remains relevant as it explores themes of childhood, freedom, and socie...
#23
The Rights of Man
Thomas Paine's 'The Rights of Man' champions individual rights and the idea that governments must se...
#24
The Republic
The Republic provides profound insights into justice, governance, and society that remain relevant a...
#25
Man and Superman
Shaw's exploration of human nature, gender roles, and societal expectations remains relevant as thes...
#26
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost explores fundamental questions of free will, temptation, and the consequences of our c...
#27
White Nights
Dostoyevsky's exploration of human psychology and existential themes remains relevant in an era mark...
#28
Leviathan
Hobbes' ideas about the necessity of a strong central authority are increasingly relevant in discuss...
#29
Civil Disobedience
Thoreau's call for civil disobedience remains vital in today's debates over justice, government auth...
#30
Notes from Underground
Notes from Underground explores the complexities of human rationality and free will, which remain re...
#31
Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
Thoreau's work offers invaluable insights on the importance of individual conscience in a democratic...
#32
The American Scholar
Emerson's essay reminds us that the individual's pursuit of knowledge, self-awareness, and authentic...
#33
The Aeneid
The Aeneid offers timeless lessons on leadership, duty, and resilience that resonate with the challe...
#34
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
James Joyce's 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' explores the development of individual ident...
#35
Clarissa or the History of a Young Lady
Clarissa explores themes of personal integrity, power dynamics, and societal expectations, which are...
#36
The Napoleon of Nottingham Hill
G.K. Chesterton's 'The Napoleon of Nottingham Hill' explores themes of individualism, community, and...
#37
Armadale
Armadale explores themes of destiny, morality, and societal roles, which are still relevant as we na...
#38
Elsie Venner
Elsie Venner explores themes of destiny, moral character, and the influence of inherited traits, whi...
#39
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
This novel explores themes of morality, free will, and psychological influence, which remain relevan...
#40
The Awakening
The Awakening explores themes of individual freedom, gender roles, and rebellion against societal ex...
#41
Society and Solitude
Emerson's ideas about solitude and society remain vital today as we navigate social media, constant ...
#42
Oedipus at Colonus
Oedipus at Colonus explores themes of fate, redemption, and the human condition, which remain releva...
#43
In the Footsteps of the Lincolns
Reflecting on Rizal's life and activism helps us understand the enduring importance of national iden...
#44
Ninety-Three
Victor Hugo's 'Ninety-Three' illuminates the themes of revolution, justice, and moral complexity, em...
#45
Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams explores themes of justice, freedom, and societal control that remain deeply relevant...
#46
Self-Reliance and Other Essays
Emerson's call for self-reliance remains vital as society faces issues of authenticity, mental healt...
#47
The Old Regime and the Revolution
Tocqueville's analysis of the ancien régime helps us understand the roots of social and political sy...
#48
Life of Olaudah Equiano
Equiano's autobiography humanizes the brutal reality of slavery and highlights the enduring fight fo...