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• Fahrenheit 451

  Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012

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  Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 is a masterwork of twentieth-century literature set in a bleak, dystopian future.

• Frankenstein

  the Gothic Classic

  Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

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  Set against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, Frankenstein explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Kill a Mockingbird

  Lee, Harper

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  The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

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  In order to escape his abusive father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death. He meets up with the runaway slave Jim, and the two begin a new, carefree life on a raft traversing the Mississippi River. Despite their travels bringing them more trouble…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dracula

  Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912

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  Though Bram Stoker did not invent vampires, his novel elevated the nocturnal creature to iconic stature, spawning a genre of stories and movies that flourishes to this day. Dracula is a classic of Gothic horror, an undying wellspring of modern…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 1984

  Orwell, George, 1903-1950

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  Among the seminal texts of the 20th century, 1984 is a rare work that grows more haunting as its futuristic purgatory becomes more real. Published in 1949, the book offers political satirist George Orwell's nightmarish vision of a totalitarian,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Diary of a Young Girl

  Frank, Anne, 1929-1945

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  Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.

• Pride and Prejudice

  Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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  Pride and Prejudice retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books." It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, selling over 20 million copies, and receives considerable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Women

  Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888

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  Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Gatsby

  Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940

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  The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story is of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his new…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

  Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973

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  A timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Animal Farm

  a Fairy Story

  Orwell, George, 1903-1950

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  When Animal Farm was first published, Stalinist Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Catcher in the Rye

  Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David), 1919-2010

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  J.D. Salinger's classic novel of teenage angst and rebellion was first published in 1951. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923. It was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Romeo and Juliet

  Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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  In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud.

• The Outsiders

  Hinton, S. E.

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  Hinton’s novel, which describes in gritty detail the ongoing gang warfare between the lower-class Greasers and the well-to-do Socials, didn’t have much to do with romance or horses, unless you count her protagonist, the 14-year-old Greaser Ponyboy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lord of the Flies

  Golding, William, 1911-1993

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  Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies is perhaps our most memorable novel about “the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart.”

• The Call of the Wild

  and Other Stories

  London, Jack, 1876-1916

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  First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on the author's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

  Alexie, Sherman, 1966-

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  Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

  Angelou, Maya

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  A poignant and poetic account of the author's life up until age 17. The book honestly reveals the cruelty, indignity, and injustice that confined African Americans in the 1930s and '40s but also celebrates black people's spirit, humor, and courage.