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1910 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1910 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1910, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Phantom of the Opera
Written by: Gaston Leroux
Outline: The novel "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux is a captivating Gothic horror story that revolves around the young Swedish soprano Christine Daaé, who is guided by a mysterious voice that eventually turns out to be the deformed …
Howards End
Written by: E.M. Forster
Outline: This classic English novel by the author depicts the lives of two contrasting families - the wealthy Wilcox clan and the intellectual Schlegel sisters - as they intersect with the struggles of a young clerk, Leonard Bast, who yearns for …
The Science of Getting Rich
Written by: Wallace D. Wattles
Gitanjali
Written by: Rabindranath Tagore
Outline: Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate, was a prominent figure in 20th-century Indian literature, and his acclaimed work, published in 1910, has remained a consistent bestseller.
Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer
Written by: Joseph Conrad
Outline: A civilized man's descent into darkness in the heart of Africa, and a young skipper's moral dilemma as he confronts the truth about a fugitive sailor's actions, are symbolic journeys that reveal the complex depths of the human psyche, drawing …
The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge
Written by: Rainer Maria Rilke
Outline: Rilke's seminal prose work, "The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge," is a masterful translation of one of the first great modernist novels, in which a young man grapples with the ghosts of his aristocratic family and the mortality of those …
Anarchism and Other Essays
Written by: Emma Goldman
Outline: Emma Goldman was a complex figure who held views that often diverged from the common perceptions of her as a prototypical feminist and socialist. She expressed skepticism towards the proletariat, criticized early feminists, and doubted the value of women's suffrage, …
The Emerald City of Oz (Oz, #6)
Written by: L. Frank Baum
Outline: The Emerald City is a magnificent city constructed entirely of beautiful, emerald-encrusted marble, with other precious gems adorning the interiors of its houses and palaces. The city's name, the Emerald City of Oz, is derived from the predominance of emeralds …
Kilmeny of the Orchard
Written by: L.M. Montgomery
Outline: Recent college graduate Eric Marshall, a handsome, popular, and wealthy bachelor, unexpectedly finds love with Kilmeny Gordon, a sweet and smart but mute woman, during his temporary teaching stint on Prince Edward Island, despite their vastly different backgrounds and Kilmeny's …
Gertrude
Written by: Hermann Hesse
Outline: In his fictional memoir, renowned composer Kuhn recounts his complex relationships with two artists - his friend Heinrich Muoth, a brooding and self-destructive opera singer, and the gentle and self-assured Gertrude Imthor. Kuhn's opera, inspired by the disastrous marriage between …
The Wendigo
Written by: Algernon Blackwood
Outline: Algernon Blackwood's renowned novella, "The Wendigo," is a classic work of fantasy and horror, drawing from the author's intimate knowledge of the setting.
The Vagabond
Written by: Colette
The Secret Sharer
Written by: Joseph Conrad
Outline: A novice captain embarks on his maiden voyage with an unfamiliar crew, only to face a perilous situation when a mysterious stowaway boards the ship, forcing the skipper to conceal the fugitive's presence, which jeopardizes his command and the vessel's …
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Written by: Beatrix Potter
Outline: The text describes a mouse who prefers a clean and organized home, but unexpectedly encounters a series of disruptive visitors. The mouse's tidy living space is disrupted by a succession of unexpected and untidy guests. A mouse with a penchant …
The Gate
Written by: Natsume Sōseki
Outline: The Gate, a masterpiece of 20th-century Japanese literature, delves into the quiet lives of a humble clerk, Sosuke, and his wife Oyone, who face the challenges of childlessness and family responsibilities. The novel's profound exploration of the understated love between …