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Notes from Underground
Notes from Underground explores the complexities of human rationality and free will, which remain re...
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Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness explores themes of imperialism, human nature, and psychological decay, which remai...
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Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf explores the internal conflict between individual identity and societal expectations, a ...
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White Nights
Dostoyevsky's exploration of human psychology and existential themes remains relevant in an era mark...
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Demian
Demian explores the journey of self-discovery and embracing inner truth, themes highly relevant in t...
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On the Soul
Aristotle's exploration of the soul provides foundational understanding of human nature and ethics, ...
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Tanglewood Tales
Tanglewood Tales introduces timeless myths that still shape our stories, values, and understanding o...
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Grimms' Fairy Tales
Grimms' Fairy Tales serve as a lens into historical and cultural values, showcasing the evolution of...
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A Hero of Our Time
Lermontov's 'A Hero of Our Time' explores complex psychological profiles and societal critique, rele...
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The story highlights timeless themes of fear, superstition, and human psychology, which remain relev...
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Les Liaisons dangereuses
Les Liaisons dangereuses offers a deep exploration of manipulation and the consequences of power in ...
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Emile
Rousseau's 'Emile' emphasizes the importance of nurturing natural human development and individualiz...
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After Dark
Wilkie Collins' 'After Dark' offers insights into 19th-century social life in England, revealing tim...
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New Arabian Nights
This collection of adventure stories highlights human ingenuity, curiosity, and the timeless appeal ...
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The Way of the World
Despite being written over 300 years ago, 'The Way of the World' offers sharp insights into human na...
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Darwin's insights into emotional expression help us understand human behavior and animal communicati...
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The Last Chronicle of Barset
The Last Chronicle of Barset offers a timeless look into human nature, morality, and social dynamics...
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The Descent of Man
Darwin's ideas on evolution and natural selection remain foundational to understanding biology, infl...
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The War of the Worlds
The themes of 'The War of the Worlds' resonate today as we grapple with technological advancement, t...
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Satyricon
Satyricon offers a sharp satirical look at human nature and social pretenses, which remain relevant ...
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Peregrine Pickle
Peregrine Pickle offers timeless insights into human folly, resilience, and society, which remain re...
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The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers offers timeless insights into human nature, humor, and social bonds, which remai...
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Omoo
'Omoo' offers timeless insights into human nature, adventure, and cultural encounters, reminding us ...
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The Decameron
The Decameron offers timeless insights into human nature, storytelling, and social resilience during...
#25
The Pirate
This classic tale highlights themes of loyalty, survival, and the societal dynamics of land and sea,...
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Gargantua and Pantagruel
Gargantua and Pantagruel uses humor and satire to critique society, politics, and human nature, whic...
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Peacemakers: Blessed and Otherwise
Rabindranath Tagore's 'Red Oleanders' offers timeless reflections on human emotion and the natural w...
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The Histories
Herodotus's 'The Histories' offers foundational insights into human nature, politics, and culture, w...
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The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales offers timeless insights into human nature, social structure, and morality, all...
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Elsie Venner
Elsie Venner explores themes of destiny, moral character, and the influence of inherited traits, whi...
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Lives of the Caesars
Understanding the lives of Roman emperors sheds light on power dynamics, leadership, and political b...
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The History of Pendennis
Understanding the social and personal growth depicted in Thackeray's 'The History of Pendennis' offe...
#33
Nature
Emerson's 'Nature' encourages us to reconnect with the natural world and find spiritual and philosop...
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A Group of Noble Dames
Thomas Hardy's 'A Group of Noble Dames' reveals the timeless complexity of women's lives and societa...
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Bashan and I
Thomas Mann's 'Bashan and I' offers timeless reflections on the bond between humans and dogs, emphas...
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The Principles of Psychology
William James's 'The Principles of Psychology' remains foundational for understanding how our mind w...
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The Nature of Things
Lucretius's 'The Nature of Things' offers insights into understanding the natural world and human ex...
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Barchester Towers
Barchester Towers reveals the complex social and political machinations within a small community, of...
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The Star Rover
The Star Rover explores themes of consciousness, reincarnation, and mental resilience, which resonat...
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde remains relevant as it explores themes of duality in hum...
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How to Observe: Morals and Manners
In an age where social dynamics and etiquette are constantly evolving through technology and cultura...
#42
Phaedo
Phaedo explores the idea of the soul's immortality and the importance of philosophical inquiry, them...
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Oedipus at Colonus
Oedipus at Colonus explores themes of fate, redemption, and the human condition, which remain releva...
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Before Adam
This story prompts reflection on humanity's origins, our dreams, and what they reveal about our iden...
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Frankenstein
Frankenstein raises questions about the ethics of scientific discovery, the nature of humanity, and ...
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The Religion of Man
Tagore's philosophical reflections on human spirituality and moral development remain relevant as so...
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The divine comedy
Dante's 'The Divine Comedy' addresses themes of morality, justice, and the human experience, which r...
#48
The Man of Feeling
The Man of Feeling explores emotional sensitivity and moral virtue in a way that resonates with curr...
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The Monk
The Monk explores themes of temptation, morality, and the dark side of human nature, which remain re...