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1917 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1917 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1917, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables, #5)
Written by: L.M. Montgomery
Outline: Anne and Gilbert, now a doctor, are about to exchange vows surrounded by their loved ones. The newlyweds will embark on a new chapter, settling in Four Winds Harbor and encountering new friends, including the lighthouse keeper Captain Jim and …
His Last Bow (Sherlock Holmes, #8)
Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle
Outline: The retired Sherlock Holmes, more focused on beekeeping than detective work, is drawn back into service by the impending war with Germany, showcasing his adaptability and ingenuity in a changing world while delighting readers with his exceptional skills.
The State and Revolution
Written by: Vladimir Lenin
Outline: "Dövlət və inqilab" is a seminal work of creative Marxism, written in 1917, which provides an unparalleled scientific interpretation of the theory of the state, and a shining example of partisanship in the struggle against the enemies of Marxism. In …
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism
Written by: Vladimir Lenin
Outline: Globalisation has become a prominent concept in the 1990s. Lenin's work, published in 1916, examined how colonialism and World War I were integral to the global expansion of capitalism, and this theoretical framework remains the most effective for comprehending recent …
Summer
Written by: Edith Wharton
Outline: A young woman from a modest upbringing becomes entangled in a passionate affair with a sophisticated city man, despite the weight of her past. Edith Wharton's novel, considered a personal favorite by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, challenged the norms of …
Growth of the Soil
Written by: Knut Hamsun
Outline: This epic tale, a grand and sweeping saga of sacrifice and struggle, recaptures the world of Norwegian homesteaders at the turn of the 20th century. The work garnered international acclaim upon its initial publication and earned the author the 1920 …
Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis
Written by: Sigmund Freud
Outline: Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis, part of The Penguin Freud Library, provides an overview of Sigmund Freud's foundational theories and principles of psychoanalysis.
The Lost Princess of Oz (Oz, #11)
Written by: L. Frank Baum
Outline: When Princess Ozma, the ruler of the Land of Oz, goes missing along with the magical treasures of Oz, the Emerald City's citizens embark on a desperate search, uncovering a mysterious villain who has stolen their valued possessions. This spellbinding …
Short Stories from Rabindranath Tagore
Written by: Rabindranath Tagore
Outline: This collection of sixteen short stories, written between 1891 and 1917 by the renowned Bengali polymath Sir Rabindranath Tagore, delves into the intricate tapestry of human emotions and the societal constraints faced by individuals in contemporary Hindu society.
Parnassus on Wheels
Written by: Christopher Morley
Outline: Roger Mifflin, a unique and multifaceted character, travels through the New England countryside in 1915 with his book wagon, Parnassus, on a mission to spread enlightenment. However, a spirited spinster's discontent may alter the course of Mifflin's journey, which is …
Dagon
Written by: H.P. Lovecraft
Outline: The short story "Dagon" by H.P. Lovecraft, published in 1919, tells the disturbing tale of a man haunted by a traumatic experience during World War I, where he was held captive on a German ship in the Pacific Ocean and …
Devdas
Written by: Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Outline: Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's classic tale of Devdas depicts a passionate yet unfulfilled love between childhood sweethearts Devdas and Paro, whose lives are torn apart by societal constraints and their inability to overcome parental opposition, leading Devdas on a tragic path of …
In the Land of White Death: An Epic Story of Survival in the Siberian Arctic
Written by: Valerian Albanov
Outline: In 1912, a Russian navigator named Valerian Albanov embarked on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic, where his ship, the Saint Anna, became trapped in the treacherous Kara Sea. After nearly a year and a half of enduring terrible hardships, …
His Family
Written by: Ernest Poole
Outline: The 1918 Pulitzer Prize-winning story follows the life of a sixty-year-old New Yorker, Roger Gale, as he navigates the changing society and the diverse paths taken by his three daughters, each representing a distinct aspect of his own personality.
On Growth and Form
Written by: D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson
Outline: The work analyzes the mathematical and physical aspects of biological processes, providing insights into why living things and physical phenomena take the forms they do. This historic publication, first released in 1917, is renowned not only for its scientific content …