6 books tagged with british literature, sorted by rating.
by Jane Austen
by Bram Stoker
by Mary Shelley
by Charlotte Bronte
by William Golding
by Oscar Wilde
The spirited Elizabeth Bennet navigates the rigid social hierarchy of Regency-era England, clashing and ultimately falling in love with the proud Mr. Darcy. Austen's sparkling wit and sharp social commentary have made this one of the most beloved novels in the English language.
Told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings, this epistolary novel follows a group of characters as they confront the ancient vampire Count Dracula after he moves from Transylvania to England to spread the undead curse. The definitive vampire novel that spawned an entire genre.
Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious young scientist, creates a sentient creature from reanimated dead tissue — then abandons it in horror. The creature, intelligent and tormented, seeks revenge on its creator. Often called the first science fiction novel, it probes the ethics of creation, responsibility, and what it means to be human.
Orphaned and mistreated, the fiercely independent Jane Eyre becomes governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls for the brooding Mr. Rochester. But the house holds a dark secret. A groundbreaking novel of passion, morality, and a woman's right to equality and self-respect.
After a plane crash strands a group of British schoolboys on a deserted island, their attempt at self-governance devolves into savagery and violence. A disturbing allegory about civilization, power, and the darkness lurking within human nature.
The beautiful young Dorian Gray has his portrait painted and wishes that the painting would age instead of him. His wish is granted, and as Dorian pursues a life of hedonism and cruelty, the portrait grows hideous while he remains eternally youthful. Wilde's only novel is a dazzling exploration of vanity, corruption, and art.
