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Émile Zola

Germinal

A powerful and unforgettable novel of class struggle, Germinal is Émile Zola's masterpiece of working class poverty and resistance. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece as it is also set in the world of 19th century French workers and the societal forces that shape their lives.

Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Set in 15th century Paris, this classic novel tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his doomed love for the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in 19th century French literature and its exploration of societal outcasts.

Upton Sinclair

The Jungle

This groundbreaking novel exposes the harsh conditions and exploitation of immigrants in the Chicago stockyards. This book is a good choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in social justice and the struggles of the working class.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of the Joad family, who are driven from their farm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of work. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in the struggles of the working class and the effects of economic downturns on society.

George Eliot

The Mill on the Floss

This classic novel tells the story of Maggie Tulliver, a young woman growing up in a small English town in the 19th century. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in 19th century literature and its exploration of the lives of women in a patriarchal society.

Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

This novella tells the story of a high court judge who, after being diagnosed with a fatal illness, reflects on his life and comes to terms with his own mortality. This book is a good choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in existential themes and the human condition.

Albert Camus

The Stranger

This classic existential novel tells the story of Meursault, a young man who, after the death of his mother, commits a senseless murder and is put on trial. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in existential themes and the human condition.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

This semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who, after graduating from college, experiences a mental breakdown. This book is a good choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in themes of mental health and the struggles of young women.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who, after being expelled from his prep school, wanders around New York City and reflects on his life. This book is a great choice for readers of The Masterpiece who are interested in themes of adolescence and the struggles of young people.