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1905 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1905 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1905, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

A Little Princess
Written by: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Outline: Sara Crewe, a highly intelligent and imaginative student, faces adversity when her father dies, leaving her penniless and forced to work as a servant. However, her fortunes change again, making A Little Princess one of the most beloved stories in …
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Written by: Emmuska Orczy
Outline: A daring individual, known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel, uses his wit and cunning to defiantly rescue numerous innocent people from the deadly guillotine during the French Revolution, while a ruthless French agent, Chauvelin, is determined to uncover the Pimpernel's …
The House of Mirth
Written by: Edith Wharton
Outline: Lily Bart, a beautiful and sophisticated woman, navigates the moral, social, and economic constraints of New York society as she seeks a suitable husband to maintain her privileged lifestyle. Despite being courted by the wealthy elite, Lily's unwillingness to compromise …
The Gift of the Magi
Written by: O. Henry
Outline: In a modest New York flat, a young couple, Della and Jim, make sacrifices to buy each other meaningful Christmas gifts, ultimately realizing that the true gift of their love is more valuable than any material possession. This classic piece …
How to Develop Self-Confidence And Influence People By Public Speaking
Written by: Dale Carnegie
Outline: Dale Carnegie's book teaches techniques to develop self-confidence, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Written by: E.M. Forster
Outline: The young English widow Lilia Herriton marries an impoverished Italian during her grand tour, much to the dismay of her in-laws. Lilia's untimely death and the birth of her child, who is being raised as an Italian, prompt Philip Herriton, …
Rilke's Book of Hours: Love Poems to God
Written by: Rainer Maria Rilke
Outline: Rainer Maria Rilke, a young German poet, returned from Russia with a series of sacred poems that reflected his spiritual experiences and insights into the coming darkness and struggles of the 20th century, which were later compiled in his Book …
Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality
Written by: Sigmund Freud
Outline: Freud's seminal work, "Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality," outlines his groundbreaking theory of human sexuality, including the notion that sexual perversion is a natural part of human development, sexual urges begin in infancy, and these urges evolve as …
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
Written by: Hamilton Wright Mabie
Outline: Fairy tales are poetic interpretations of life's realities, reconciling the human spirit's desire for freedom, goodness, and beauty with its harsh conditions. This volume includes classic fairy tales such as "One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes," "The Magic Mirror," "Hansel …
The Journals of Lewis and Clark
Written by: Meriwether Lewis
Outline: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was an untapped opportunity, prompting President Thomas Jefferson to commission Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition from the Missouri River to the northern Pacific coast and back, resulting in a comprehensive record …
Heretics
Written by: G.K. Chesterton
Outline: G.K. Chesterton's "Heretics" is a collection of essays that critically examines prominent figures who pride themselves on their superiority to Christian views, including Rudyard Kipling, George Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, and James McNeill Whistler. The book reflects Chesterton's characteristic wisdom …
Doctor Glas
Written by: Hjalmar Söderberg
Outline: "Doctor Glas" is a gripping and controversial novel that explores a moral dilemma, juxtaposing the psychological landscape of a man consumed by obsession against the backdrop of fin-de-siècle Stockholm. Lonely and introspective, the protagonist, Doctor Glas, contemplates murder when the …
Major Barbara
Written by: George Bernard Shaw
Outline: This is a faithful reproduction of the original artifact, created from careful scans to preserve the book as the author intended. While the original versions may have some imperfections, these reproductions make these classic works available for future generations to …