Few novels have managed to so compellingly capture the heart of an entire culture—and the storm clouds that gather on its horizon—as Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. If you’ve ever read Achebe’s work with the original intent to just “get through...

Introduction Every now and then, a novel burrows deep into your mind, refusing to leave—even after the final page is turned. The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is one such book: layered, emotionally raw, and surprisingly modern in its depiction...

Introduction Henry Fielding’s Tom Jones, published in 1749, stands as one of the seminal works of eighteenth-century English literature. Renowned for its innovative narrative technique, vivid characterisation, and incisive social commentary, the novel has left an indelible mark on the literary canon....