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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
The Castle of Otranto is considered by many to be first gothic novel.
Clarissa Harlowe or the History of the Young Lady by Samuel Richardson
Clarissa is the longest novel in the English language. For those of you who feel up to the challenge here are the other eight volumes:II,III,IV,V,VI,VII,VIII,and IX.
Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A group of explores stumbles upon a society in which there are no men. While this book is often touted as Feminist work, it is also an example of early science fiction.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens
Dickens died while working on this novel. He left no notes about the plot, and how he intended to end the story is unknown. Dickens experts still debate about whether this was a simple mystery novel or something else.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Austen uses this novel to make fun of the gothic novels which were popular during her time.
The tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontė
Anne Bronte was the youngest of the Bronte sisters. Her work may be of interest to any one when enjoyed Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre.
Volpone or the Fox by Ben Jonson
Some critics claim that Jonson is the greatest writer in the English language. Volpone is considered to be one of his best plays.
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