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1907 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1907 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1907, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Secret Agent
Written by: Joseph Conrad
Outline: Mr. Verloc, a secret agent, lives with his family in London's Soho, and his involvement in an anarchist plot leads to unexpected consequences, intertwining politicians, policemen, diplomats, and society in a dark and surprising manner. This new edition provides a …
Ozma of Oz (Oz, #3)
Written by: L. Frank Baum
Outline: Readers of all ages will be delighted to reunite with Dorothy Gale and her beloved companions, as well as meet new characters, as Dorothy embarks on a journey to rescue the Queen of Ev and her children from the cruel …
The Willows
Written by: Algernon Blackwood
Outline: Two friends embark on a canoe trip down the Danube River, where Blackwood personifies the surrounding environment, particularly the ominous and threatening willows, in one of his most renowned short stories, "The Willows," which is regarded as a masterpiece of …
The Enchanted Castle
Written by: E. Nesbit
Outline: The trio stumbles upon a castle with a sleeping princess, who turns out to be the housekeeper's niece, Mabel, pretending to be royalty. When they discover a secret room with treasure and a magical ring, the enchantment becomes real.
Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking
Written by: William James
Outline: William James, a prominent American psychologist and philosopher, developed the influential philosophy of pragmatism, emphasizing "radical empiricism" and the practical consequences of ideas. His seminal work, "Pragmatism," presents a compelling case for his ideas while challenging the traditional transcendental and …
The Ransom of Red Chief
Written by: O. Henry
Outline: The Oxford Bookworms Library Starters series offers an introductory level for English learners in their early stages, featuring original stories in various formats, including narrative, interactive, and comic strip, with glossaries, exercises, and carefully graded structure and vocabulary. Additionally, some …
The Playboy of the Western World
Written by: J.M. Synge
Outline: John M. Synge's play "The Playboy of the Western World" follows a young man, Christy Mahon, who arrives in an Irish village claiming to have killed his father, only to be celebrated as a hero until his father shows up …
Creative Evolution
Written by: Henri Bergson
Outline: Bergson's work, "Creative Evolution," published in 1907, challenged the mechanistic view of evolution, arguing that intuition is deeper than intellect and that evolution allows for mental freedom and the pursuit of novelty. This influential philosophical work, which was highly regarded …
The Longest Journey
Written by: E.M. Forster
Outline: The novel is a poignant exploration of a sensitive and imaginative young man who abandons his literary aspirations to embrace the conventional world, leading to a life of petty conformity and bitter disappointments, as described by E.M. Forster as the …
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Written by: John Henry Patterson
Outline: The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, the basis for the film The Ghost and the Darkness, is a classic tale of hunting and adventure, considered one of the greatest man-eating sagas of all time, written by the legendary officer who shot the …
Lord of the World
Written by: Robert Hugh Benson
Outline: Robert Hugh Benson, the youngest son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, converted to Catholicism in 1903 and was ordained a priest in 1904. His 1907 novel "The Lord of the World" presents a dystopian future where religion has largely been …