Discover books similar to "The Libertine"

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

If you enjoyed 'The Libertine' and its exploration of hedonism and morality, you may also like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. This classic novel tells the story of a young man who remains youthful and beautiful while his portrait ages and reflects the moral corruption of his soul. Like 'The Libertine', it delves into the consequences of a life lived solely for pleasure.

Graham Greene

The End of the Affair

For those who appreciated the complex relationships and themes of love and faith in 'The Libertine', 'The End of the Affair' is a great choice. This novel follows the story of a man who becomes obsessed with his former lover after she ends their affair, leading to a exploration of love, morality, and the nature of faith.

Henry Miller

Tropic of Cancer

If you enjoyed the raw and unapologetic tone of 'The Libertine', you may also like 'Tropic of Cancer'. This novel is a classic of modernist literature, known for its explicit content and stream-of-consciousness style. It tells the story of a struggling writer in Paris, and his experiences with sex, love, and the human condition.

Jean Rhys

Quartet

If you were drawn to the themes of relationships and power dynamics in 'The Libertine', 'Quartet' is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes involved with a older, married man, and the power struggles and manipulations that ensue. It is a exploration of desire, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships.

Jean Rhys

Wide Sargasso Sea

For those who enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of gender and power in 'The Libertine', 'Wide Sargasso Sea' is a must-read. This novel is a prequel to 'Jane Eyre', telling the story of Bertha Mason, the madwoman in the attic, and her life before she meets Mr. Rochester. It is a exploration of colonialism, race, and the role of women in society.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

If you appreciated the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in 'The Libertine', 'The Sun Also Rises' is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a group of expatriates in Europe during the 1920s, and their experiences with love, death, and the search for meaning in a post-World War I world.

André Gide

The Immoralist

For those who were interested in the exploration of morality and hedonism in 'The Libertine', 'The Immoralist' is a must-read. This novel tells the story of a man who, after his wife's death, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of his own desires and morals. It is a exploration of the conflict between societal expectations and individual desires.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

If you enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of societal expectations and individual desires in 'The Libertine', 'The Age of Innocence' is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a man who is engaged to be married, but falls in love with his fiancée's cousin. It is a exploration of the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires in the upper class society of New York in the late 19th century.

Ford Madox Ford

The Good Soldier

For those who were interested in the themes of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships in 'The Libertine', 'The Good Soldier' is a must-read. This novel tells the story of two couples whose lives become intertwined, leading to a exploration of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships.

Muriel Spark

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

If you enjoyed the themes of education, individuality, and the role of women in society in 'The Libertine', 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a charismatic teacher and her group of students, and the impact she has on their lives. It is a exploration of the conflict between individuality and conformity, and the role of women in society.

George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

If you enjoyed the themes of crime, morality, and the complexities of human relationships in 'The Libertine', 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' is a great choice. This novel tells the story of a small-time criminal who becomes involved in a gun-smuggling operation, and the impact it has on his life and the lives of those around him. It is a exploration of the criminal underworld, and the moral ambiguities that come with it.