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1902 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1902 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1902, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Written by: Beatrix Potter
Outline: The story of the mischievous Peter Rabbit, who finds himself in trouble after sneaking into Mr. McGregor's garden, has become a beloved classic since its initial publication in 1902. Beatrix Potter's charming tale, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and timeless verses, …
The Story of My Life
Written by: Helen Keller
Outline: Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at 19 months old, overcame her disabilities with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, and went on to graduate from Radcliffe College, befriend notable figures, and develop an extraordinary relationship with her …
As a Man Thinketh
Written by: James Allen
Outline: The mind's purity is the foundation for a fulfilling life, leading to understanding and compassion towards all. James Allen's timeless insights offer a path to spiritual growth and a better life for a troubled humanity.
Just So Stories
Written by: Rudyard Kipling
Outline: Twelve stories featuring animals, insects, and other subjects, including "How the Camel Got His Hump," "The Butterfly That Stamped," and "How the Alphabet Was Made," are presented in this collection. An alternate cover edition is also available.
The Wings of the Dove
Written by: Henry James
Outline: The story of Milly Theale, a doomed American heiress, and a pair of lovers, Kate Croy and Merton Densher, who conspire to obtain her fortune, is a witty tragedy of treachery, self-deception, and betrayal, where Henry James weaves together three …
The Varieties of Religious Experience
Written by: William James
Outline: The text summarizes William James' perspective on religion, which he viewed as the individual's personal experiences and feelings towards the divine, rather than the institutional aspects of religion. James advocated for a pluralistic understanding of the divine, emphasizing the need …
To Build a Fire
Written by: Jack London
Outline: A man stranded in the freezing Yukon Trail faces a desperate struggle for survival after falling through the snow, with his only hope of making a fire thwarted by the extreme conditions and his dwindling senses. Jack London's renowned short …
The Immoralist
Written by: André Gide
Outline: André Gide's novel presents the confessional account of a man's journey of self-discovery, where his marriage out of duty leads him to a transformative encounter with a young Arab boy, which awakens him both sexually and morally, but also reveals …
The Monkey's Paw
Written by: W.W. Jacobs
Outline: The White family's acquisition of a magical monkey's paw that grants wishes leads them to make unwise choices, with unforeseen and horrific consequences. This classic horror tale, one of the most memorable works in the genre, has been widely adapted, …
What Is to Be Done?
Written by: Vladimir Lenin
Outline: Lenin argued that the working class would not spontaneously become politically conscious by merely fighting economic battles with employers. He insisted that Marxists should form a political party or "vanguard" of dedicated revolutionaries to spread Marxist ideas among the workers. …
The Virginian (Scribner Classics)
Written by: Owen Wister
Outline: In the untamed American West, the Virginian, a solitary man with an unwavering sense of justice, faces a conflict between his love for a woman and his fight against the corruption that plagues the land, in Owen Wister's epic tale …