1984 by George Orwell warns about totalitarianism and surveillance. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen explores romance and social conventions. Animal Farm by Orwell serves as a warning against Stalin. Brave New World by Huxley depicts a future society with genetic breeding. The Hobbit by Tolkien tells the story of Bilbo Baggins's adventure
1984 by Orwell depicts totalitarian Oceania with Big Brother and Thought Police. Animal Farm serves as a warning against Stalin and remains a classic fable. Brave New World presents a dystopian vision of genetically bred society. The Handmaid's Tale predicts a future monotheocratic society in Gilead
First published in US in 1934, faced libel concerns and real-life character names. Orwell served as Burmese police officer from 1922 to 1927. Novel set in fictional Kyauktada district based on Orwell's former Burma experience
Born Eric Blair in 1903 in British India to a lower-upper-middle class family. Moved to England at age one, attended St Cyprian's School. Earned scholarships to Wellington and Eton, where he met Cyril Connolly
EMC published first 20th-century novel in 2021. Written by Kate Oliver with Andrew McCallum's additional material. Contains 10 chapters of George Orwell's classic novel
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee won Pulitzer Prize and became Academy Award-winning film. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad tells story of ferry captain's adventures. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger explores teenage angst and rebellion. The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald depicts Jazz Age America. Lord of Flies by Golding tells story of schoolboys surviving plane crash