“Into the Wild” is a non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer, published in 1996. The book tells the story of Christopher McCandless, a young man from a wealthy family who graduated from college and then decided to leave his privileged life behind and venture into the wilderness of Alaska. McCandless’s journey
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Black Boy by Richard WrightBlack Boy by Richard Wright
“Black Boy” is a memoir by Richard Wright, published in 1945. The book tells the story of Wright’s childhood and young adulthood in the segregated South, as well as his move to the North in search of better opportunities. The book is widely regarded as a classic of African American
A Far Cry from Africa by Derek WalcottA Far Cry from Africa by Derek Walcott
“A Far Cry from Africa” is a poem by Derek Walcott, a Nobel Prize-winning poet from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. It was first published in 1962 and deals with themes of identity, race, and the violence and conflicts that arise from colonialism and the struggle for independence in
The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a novel by American author Mark Twain, first published in 1884. The novel is considered a masterpiece of American literature and is widely read in schools and universities around the world. The novel follows the adventures of the young protagonist Huckleberry Finn, who runs
In Search of Lost TimeIn Search of Lost Time
“In Search of Lost Time” is a novel written by French author Marcel Proust. The novel, originally published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927, is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. The novel tells the story of the narrator’s life, from his childhood in
War and Peace by Leo TolstoyWar and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
“War and Peace” is a novel written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1869. The novel is set in Russia in the early 19th century and covers the period of the Napoleonic Wars from 1805 to 1812. It is considered one of the greatest works of literature
The Red and the BlackThe Red and the Black
“The Red and the Black” is a novel written by French author Stendhal (pen name of Marie-Henri Beyle), first published in 1830. The novel is set in France in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Julien Sorel, who comes from a poor family
Life of Pi by Yann MartelLife of Pi by Yann Martel
“Life of Pi” is a novel written by Canadian author Yann Martel. The book was published in 2001 and won the Man Booker Prize in the same year. The story follows the journey of a young Indian boy named Piscine Molitor Patel, who goes by the nickname Pi, as he
Julys People by Nadine GordimerJulys People by Nadine Gordimer
“July’s People” is a novel by South African author Nadine Gordimer, published in 1981. The novel is set in South Africa during a fictional civil war, and follows the Smales family, who are white, as they flee Johannesburg and seek refuge with their black servant, July, in his rural village.
Journeys End by R C SherriffJourneys End by R C Sherriff
“Journey’s End” is a phrase commonly used to refer to the conclusion of a journey or a significant event or experience. It is often used in literature, film, and other forms of media to signify the end of a character’s journey or a story arc. In the context of the