Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time
Ulysses is one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century. It was not easy to find a publisher in America willing to take it on, and when Jane Jeap and Margaret Anderson started printing extracts from the book in their literary magazine The Little Review in 1918, they were arrested and charged with publishing obscenity. They were fined $100,...

In this unflaggingly suspenseful story of aspirations and moral redemption, humble, orphaned Pip, a ward of his short-tempered older sister and her husband, Joe, is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman. And, indeed, it seems as though that dream is destined to come to pass — because one day, under sudden and enigmatic circumstances, he finds himself in possession of "great expectations." In telling...

This timeless novel is set in the high society of 19th century Russia. The story is largely about the disloyal affair between Anna Karenina and Vronsky. Tolstoy's masterful portrayal of each character's emotions makes this story a classic for all times. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy...

"Sense and Sensibility," by Jane Austen, is a classic novel that contrasts the lives and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Through their experiences, Austen explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the societal pressures of Regency England. The novel beautifully balances wit and wisdom, providing a keen insight into human nature and the complexities of relationships. This timeless tale remains a beloved piece of literature, celebrated...

A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.

Faulkner's harrowing account of a family's stuggle to get their mother properly buried is a tour de force of literary intervention. With the coffin in a wagon they trek across the mississippi countryside, where they encounter castastrophes of flood and fire, as well as the chaos of their own feelings. Each of the family members attempts to restore som order in his life, and it is in Faulkner's imagining of the thoughts and feelings of these inarticulate...

This classic novel takes place in Lantern Yard, a slum street in an unnamed city in Northern England, during the early 19th century. There, Silas Marner, a weaver and a member of a small Calvinist congregation, is falsely accused of stealing the congregation's funds while watching over their very ill deacon. Two pieces of evidence are against Silas: his possession of a pocket knife and the bag that formerly contained the money. Although there is also...

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While Tarzan is seeking treasure in the city of Opar, his wife is kidnapped by men who want to hold her for ransom.

A spoof on our culture featuring a drug-and-alcohol rehabilitation house near Boston. The center becomes a hotbed of revolutionary activity by Quebec separatists in revolt against the Organization of North American Nations which now rules the continent. "Set in an addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy, and featuring one of the most endearingly screwed-up families in contemporary fiction, Infinite Jest explores essential questions about what...