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1900 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1900 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1900, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

Up from Slavery
Written by: Booker T. Washington
Outline: Booker T. Washington, a prominent African American leader, educator, and orator, overcame the challenges of slavery to advocate for the advancement of his community in the post-Reconstruction era. His autobiography, "Up From Slavery," has inspired generations of Americans and chronicles …
Sister Carrie
Written by: Theodore Dreiser
Outline: Sister Carrie, a groundbreaking American literary work, depicts a country girl's journey to wealth as the mistress of a wealthy man, pioneering the naturalist movement in the United States. The novel's uncompromising subject matter and Dreiser's impartial narrative approach were …
Lord Jim
Written by: Joseph Conrad
Outline: Jim, a young British seaman, abandons a ship full of pilgrims, but the passengers are later saved, leading to his public censure. Joseph Conrad, a Polish author who wrote in English, is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of …
The Three Sisters
Written by: Anton Chekhov
Outline: The play "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov, first performed in 1901, explores the lives and aspirations of three sisters longing to return to their beloved Moscow, while navigating the challenges and compromises of their provincial existence. Chekhov's masterful interweaving of …
Reform or Revolution
Written by: Rosa Luxemburg
Outline: Capitalism's inherent contradictions make it unable to overcome its flaws, and the working class cannot eliminate exploitation and economic crises through reforms alone.
Bambi
Written by: Bob Grant
Outline: Disney's Bambi is a classic animated film that tells the story of a young deer and his forest friends. The film explores themes of nature, loss, and the circle of life, and has become a beloved part of Disney's animated …
Three Men on the Bummel
Written by: Jerome K. Jerome
Outline: A "bummel" is a never-ending journey, but ultimately, we must return to our usual routines, whether we like it or not.
Claudine at School
Written by: Colette
Outline: Claudine, a mischievous and clever schoolgirl, leads her friends in causing mayhem at their small school, engaging in a witty battle with the headmistress for the attention of the pretty assistant Aimee. Through the humorous and intricate portrayal of school …
The Teutonic Knights
Written by: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Outline: The Teutonic Knights, a renowned novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Henryk Sienkiewicz, chronicles the epic struggle between the Polish-Lithuanian peoples and the oppressive Teutonic Knights, set against a backdrop of memorable characters, lush landscapes, and the pivotal Battle of Grunwald. …
Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic
Written by: Henri Bergson
Outline: En este ensayo filosófico, Henri Bergson analiza el significado y las funciones de la risa, destacando cómo el humor nos ayuda a mantener nuestra humanidad en la era de la mecanización. Bergson define la comedia como una experiencia que nos …
The Grey Fairy Book
Written by: Andrew Lang
Outline: The enchanting world of fairyland has captivated children across cultures and generations, as evidenced by the phenomenal success of Andrew Lang's fairy tale collections. The Grey Fairy Book, featuring a diverse array of stories from various countries, showcases Lang's exceptional …
Lieutenant Gustl (Sun & Moon Classics)
Written by: Arthur Schnitzler
Outline: Schnitzler's 1901 novel depicts the crisis in Austria at the turn of the century and the impending collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The protagonist, Lieutenant Gustl, contemplates various issues, including his relationships with women, anti-Semitism in the military, and an …
Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind
Written by: Richard Maurice Bucke
Outline: This work, Bucke's magnum opus, explores the development of consciousness through the experiences of various historical figures, proposing a theory of three stages: simple consciousness, self-consciousness, and cosmic consciousness, the latter of which he believed represented the next stage of …
The Touchstone
Written by: Edith Wharton
Outline: A young man's rejection of a troubled writer's love haunts him after her death, showcasing Wharton's renowned skills in satirical observation, as seen in her later acclaimed works.