Classics to read: Here are five beautiful novels to fall in love with

Classic novels are often loved by the readers for their character-driven narratives that provide opportunities to delve into other people’s consciousness. The readers can easily revisit ethics, morals, perception, and emotional capabilities through these books. Many classic novels have also been adapted into movies which have acclaimed blockbuster as well as critical successes. Here is a list of must-read classics that were way ahead of time.

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Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre is a classic book written by Charlotte Bronte in 1847. The readers love this classic novel as the protagonist Jane Eyre has a strong personality; she is an inspiration, a role model, and is a kind person. This classic book was special as it is regarded as the first book to capture the protagonist’s moral state through a first-person narrative which helped the readers to look into the psyche of Jane Eyre. The novel is rightfully counted as one of the must-read classics published ahead of its time.

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice was written by the famous author Jane Austen in 1813. Austen was recognized for her interpretation of her characters in detail. Her characters had a strong sense of self, and the same is portrayed in Pride and Prejudice, which is counted as Jane Austen’s highly adapted novel. Jane Austen is almost synonymous with love stories, complicated families, humour related to the real depiction of the manners of people. 

To Kill a Mockingbird 

Written by Harper Lee, this novel was definitely ahead of its time as the novel was published in 1960 and was largely read by high school goers. Reportedly, it is deemed as an American classic. The theme of the novel was based on serious issues like racism and other social prejudices faced by people. The story of courage, compassion, and endurance by the main character, Atticus Finch, made a huge impact on people, and thus Finch is regarded as one of the literature's most beloved fictional hero.

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Little Women

Written by Louisa May Alcott, Little women was published in 1868 and 1869 in two volumes and as a single volume in 1880. It follows the lives of four sisters, their journey to their womanhood and has been adapted into a movie a number of times. The novel was an instant hit among the female readers as they strongly connected to either of the sisters. The main highlight was the conflict between personal ambition and personal responsibilities.

The Great Gatsby

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the novel was published in 1925. It captured the hollowness in the life of the rich businessmen in the 1920s, where the main highlight of their lives was alcohol and sex. The novel has been widely appreciated for its realistic portrayal of the unattainable American dream and also serves as a cautionary tale for those who are attracted by the glittery light of the billionaire life amidst the love story angle between the protagonist and Daisy.

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