9 Classic E-Books That Will Make You Travel Back In Time For An Unmatched Reading Adventure

Once again, as we nestle in the safety and comfort of our homes, we have a lot of time at our disposal. Now is the perfect time to lose yourself in enchanting and all-time English classics. Engulf yourself in the romance, drama, and history as you allow the books to transfer you to historical Europe and Russia. Here’s a list of the all-time favourite classics that are available in free E-Book format that you must catch up on!

1. Les Misérables (English language) By Victor Hugo

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Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo. Published and based in 19th century France, the novel, starting in 1815 takes us to these years before culminating in the June Rebellion of Paris, 1832. The protagonist of the novel is Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, and how he attains redemption. A legit fair of numerous characters and several themes, the interesting story subtly talks about innumerable subjects like the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. With so many themes bundled together, we can’t wait to read and be transported to 19th century Paris! You can also listen to the audiobook on Audible.

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2. Anna Karenina By Leo Tolstoy

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Written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy and touted to be his greatest & truest work in his own words, Anna Karenina is the tragic tale of a married aristocrat and socialite Anna Karenina and her affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. Complexly woven with intriguing themes like betrayal, faith, family, marriage, and desire, and set in the imperial Russian society, reading the novel makes you travel to and understand the Russian society and politics during that time.
Sounds intriguing AF, right? Get your reading glasses and choose a cosy corner as you dig in!

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3. The Great Gatsby

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Now that we’ve travelled to ancient Paris and Russia, it’s time we set to explore the great American dream. Set at the beginning of the 20th century, American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald takes us through the Jazz Age and to Long Island in the classic, The Great Gatsby. Leonardo DiCaprio fans, who saw him as Jay Gatsby in the movie The Great Gatsby, are well aware of the rich protagonist’s flamboyant lifestyle. Explore Jay’s adventures in the wealthy and high society America, and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan as you savour the 200 pages of this compact classic.

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4. The Catcher In The Rye By J.D Salinger 

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Taking us back to the hot and destructive days of our teenage through the mind of a 16-year-old boy Holden Caulfield, the Catcher In The Rye is a popular novel of the 20th century. The classic novel, though set in the 1950s, talks about topics like depression, suicide, angst, growing up, which are extremely relevant still, in today’s day and age. The novel stirred up great controversy at the time of publication owing to the coarse language and contested themes. An interesting and compelling read, the novel is brilliant, funny & meaningful. If you wanna get in the head of a strange, rebellious teenager and experience brutal reality laced with humour and contrasting moments of sadness, you must read! 

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5. Pride & Prejudice By Jane Austen

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We have all heard so much about Pride and Prejudice, but have you ever actually gotten to read it? A romance set in the 1800s, this book is truly a masterpiece! The best part about it is its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage, and money during the Regency era in England. Teleporting us to the days with flowy gowns and ballrooms, it Is the story of a young woman, Elizabeth Bennet, who hails from a family with 5 daughters and in an age where the only thing women could do was marry rich, Elizabeth refuses to marry. Hold your breath, you romance suckers, for she meets our ideal hero, brooding, silent, and very rich Mr. Darcy! With the writing style witty & easy to understand, Pride & Prejudice is our fave pick from the lot.

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6. Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte 

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Do the names, Heathcliff and Catherine, ring a bell? Hells yeah! Wuthering Heights is an 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, telling the tale of Heathcliff’s destructive love and passion for Catherine Earnshaw. It’s a dark novel, so don’t expect some cutesy romance. It’s a story about revenge and the haunting, horrifying & tragic destiny of the characters in this book. The characters are all somehow twisted, and it is the characters’ flaws that draw the reader in. A chaotic novel that will leave you with so many emotions, yet, entirely baffled!

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7. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

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History buffs! Where ya at? A Tale Of Two Cities is an extremely popular historical novel by the famous author Charles Dickens. The novel is set in London & Paris during the brimming and the onset of the French Revolution. One of the best-selling novels of all time, the story revolves around French Doctor Manette and his daughter Lucie. Manette faced 18 years in prison in Bastille in Paris and never met his daughter. Laced with drama & tension, the language may seem a bit complex, but is totally worth it!

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8. The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde, one of the most famous playwrights in London, wrote only one work, The Picture Of Dorian Gray. The novel tells the storey of Dorian Gray, a charming and trendy young man who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty. He is then gradually attracted to evil. The book raises concerns about the superficiality of society and social elites. With phenomenal dialogue, this book delves deep into the psyche of people and their motivations. Despite being controversial at the time of release, the classic was a major success, even being made into many films. An enjoyable and interesting read with a fascinating plot (and a murder) makes it one of the must-read classics! 

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9. 1984 By George Orwell

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Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) is a dystopian and fictional novel written by George Orwell, a well-known English novelist. The novel describes a nightmare communist and a bureaucratic world. The society (Oceania) is under the influence of 'Big Brother' in this terrifying novel. And, despite the fact that no one has seen him, he is thought to be omnipresent and omnipotent and having a negative thought about him is a punishable offence. It's a terrifying and disturbing representation of a state in which people are watched every second of the day, which is pretty much everyone's worst nightmare. It's a one-of-a-kind novel, well ahead of its time. Are you interested?

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Which of these classic novels will you read first and travel against time and distance to be transported into age and land so different, yet relatable?