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1915 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1915 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1915, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Metamorphosis
Written by: Franz Kafka
Outline: Gregor Samsa, a young man, wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect, leading to his family's disgrace and his own feelings of alienation and isolation, which Kafka explores in this harrowing yet absurdly comic masterpiece that has …
Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables, #3)
Written by: L.M. Montgomery
Outline: Anne embarks on a new chapter of her life, studying at Redmond College and moving out on her own, which requires adjusting to the unfamiliar city environment. Despite the initial challenges, Anne quickly makes new friends and reconnects with familiar …
Of Human Bondage
Written by: W. Somerset Maugham
Outline: Philip Carey, a clubfooted orphan, develops into an impressionable young man with a strong desire for adventure and knowledge. His quest leads him to Paris to pursue art and then to London to study medicine, but his insatiable hunger for …
The Metamorphosis and Other Stories
Written by: Franz Kafka
Outline: Franz Kafka, now one of the world's most widely read authors, is known for his nightmarish novels and short stories that symbolize modern man's anxiety and alienation in a bizarre, hostile, and dehumanized world. This collection showcases Kafka's masterpieces, including …
The Valley of Fear (Sherlock Holmes, #7)
Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle
Outline: Sherlock Holmes and his companion investigate a mysterious incident, either a murder or a suicide, at a country manor, where they uncover a secretive organization responsible for the event.
The Rainbow
Written by: D.H. Lawrence
Outline: D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" chronicles the tumultuous lives and relationships of the Brangwen family over three generations, set against the backdrop of industrialization, as they strive to attain a higher form of existence symbolized by the enduring motif of the …
The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay, #1)
Written by: John Buchan
Outline: Adventurer Richard Hannay, recently returned from South Africa, finds himself embroiled in a mysterious assassination plot that threatens the political stability of Europe. Fleeing to Scotland, Hannay must evade both the police and a cunning adversary while unraveling the enigma …
Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures, Both Ancient and Modern
Written by: James E. Talmage
Outline: A comprehensive examination of the Christian faith, exploring the life, teachings, and enduring significance of Jesus.
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Other Poems
Written by: T.S. Eliot
Outline: The poem invites the reader to embark on a journey through the city at dusk, where the streets are half-deserted, and the atmosphere evokes a sense of restlessness and transience, akin to a patient under the influence of anesthesia.
The Voyage Out (The Virginia Woolf Library)
Written by: Virginia Woolf
Outline: Woolf's debut novel is a captivating work that follows the Ambroses and their niece Rachel on a sea voyage from London to a South American resort, creating a surreal and poignant narrative that transcends the physical world. (E. M. Forster's …
The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, and Other Stories: The Great Short Works of Franz Kafka
Written by: Franz Kafka
Outline: The acclaimed English-language anthology of Kafka's stories, translated by the PEN translation award-winner Joachim Neugroschel, has been widely recognized for making Kafka's work accessible to a new generation. This classic collection, now including two new stories, "First Sorrow" and "The …
The Song of the Lark
Written by: Willa Cather
Outline: Willa Cather's autobiographical novel, "The Song of the Lark," follows the journey of a young aspiring singer, Thea Kronborg, as she navigates the challenges of escaping her small-town roots to pursue her artistic dreams on the grand stage of the …
The Art of Public Speaking
Written by: Dale Carnegie
Outline: The key to becoming a confident and effective public speaker is to practice regularly, assume a positive mindset, and focus on your subject matter rather than your own self-consciousness. Dale Carnegie, a renowned expert in public speaking and personality development, …