Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound exploration of the human psyche through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, often referred to as the Underground Man. This disillusioned and alienated protagonist offers a deeply introspective and often paradoxical monologue, critiquing the rationalist and utopian ideals of his time. Through his musings, Dostoevsky delves into themes of free…
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a gripping tale of an orphan's struggle to survive in the harsh streets of Victorian London. The story follows young Oliver as he escapes a brutal workhouse, only to fall into the hands of the sinister Fagin and his gang of child thieves. Through Oliver's trials and tribulations, Dickens exposes the social injustices and…