Discover books similar to "Dead Poets Society"

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic novel follows the story of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, as he grapples with his identity and the complexities of growing up. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of individuality, self-discovery, and the power of non-conformity.

Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a young girl, Scout Finch, and her experiences growing up in the racially charged South. The book explores themes of morality, justice, and the power of empathy, much like 'Dead Poets Society' does through its exploration of the power of poetry and non-conformity.

John Knowles

A Separate Peace

This novel tells the story of two friends, Gene and Finny, at a New England boarding school during World War II. The book explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the human condition, and like 'Dead Poets Society', it delves into the power of non-conformity and the importance of individuality.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

This novel tells the story of a group of classics students at a small New England college who become embroiled in a murder conspiracy. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of non-conformity, the power of literature, and the complexities of human nature.

Aldous Huxley

Brave New World

This dystopian novel tells the story of a future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned to conform to a rigid social hierarchy. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of individuality, non-conformity, and the power of free thought.

Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451

This dystopian novel tells the story of a future society where books are outlawed and firemen burn any that are found. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of censorship, the power of literature, and the importance of free thought.

Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

This novel tells the story of a shepherd boy, Santiago, who embarks on a journey to find a treasure and discover his personal legend. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of self-discovery, individuality, and the power of following one's dreams.

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

This novel tells the story of a young man, Dorian Gray, who remains youthful and beautiful while his portrait ages and reflects the true nature of his soul. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of morality, the human condition, and the power of art.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

This novel tells the story of a wealthy man, Jay Gatsby, and his doomed love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of individuality, the human condition, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Ken Kesey

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

This novel tells the story of a patient in a mental institution, Randle Patrick McMurphy, who challenges the authority of the head nurse, Nurse Ratched. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of individuality, non-conformity, and the power of the human spirit.

Joseph Heller

Catch-22

This novel tells the story of a World War II bombardier, John Yossarian, who becomes caught in a bureaucratic trap as he tries to avoid flying dangerous missions. Like 'Dead Poets Society', this book explores themes of individuality, non-conformity, and the absurdity of war.