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1919 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1919 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1919, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

Winesburg, Ohio
Written by: Sherwood Anderson
Outline: The text explores the hidden lives and struggles of the residents in a small town, with the young newspaper reporter George Willard serving as an observer to their dark and despairing experiences. The stories, such as "Hands" and "Adventure," delve …
The Moon and Sixpence
Written by: W. Somerset Maugham
Outline: W. Somerset Maugham's novel is a tribute to the powerful forces that drive creative genius, as exemplified by the story of Charles Strickland, a wealthy banker who abandons his privileged life to pursue his artistic vision, making sacrifices that devastate …
Night and Day
Written by: Virginia Woolf
Outline: Katharine Hilbery, a beautiful and privileged woman, faces a dilemma between marrying the poet William Rodney or succumbing to her attraction to Ralph Denham, while the lives of Mary Datchet and Margaret, Katharine's mother, intertwine with her own, leading to …
In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower
Written by: Marcel Proust
Outline: Proust's captivating exploration of male and female adolescence, intertwined with the narrator's recollections of Paris and the Normandy coast, is at the heart of this story, which delves into various forms of love and introduces some of Proust's most memorable …
The Warlord of Mars (Barsoom, #3)
Written by: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Outline: John Carter embarks on a perilous mission to rescue his wife, Princess Dejah Thoris, from his formidable foes, leading him on a treacherous journey across the red planet, culminating in a confrontation with a mysterious civilization at the northern pole. …
Ten Days that Shook the World
Written by: John Reed
Outline: John Reed's first-person account, "Ten Days That Shook the World," provides an intense and informative eyewitness perspective of the 1917 Russian Revolution, capturing the spirit of that pivotal moment in history. Featuring verbatim reports of speeches and comments from various …
South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917
Written by: Ernest Shackleton
Outline: In 1914, as war loomed over Europe, a team led by explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to cross the Antarctic continent, but their ship Endurance was crushed by ice, stranding them on a polar ice floe. Shackleton and his …
The Magic of Oz (Oz, #13)
Written by: L. Frank Baum
Outline: In this imaginative Oz tale, L. Frank Baum takes readers on more adventures with beloved characters like Dorothy and the Wizard, as they uncover a plot by the evil King of the Nomes and a foolish magician's son to overthrow …
Lad: A Dog
Written by: Albert Payson Terhune
Outline: The narrative chronicles the courageous and thrilling life of a purebred collie who was exceptionally loyal to its owners.
The Mark of Zorro (Zorro, #1)
Written by: Johnston McCulley
Outline: In a bygone era of oppression in Old California, a masked outlaw known as Zorro emerges as a champion of freedom, using his exceptional swordsmanship and marksmanship to defy the corrupt governor and his army. The Mark of Zorro, first …
The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse
Written by: Hermann Hesse
Outline: Hermann Hesse's fairy tale collection offers a captivating world of dreams, visions, philosophy, and passion, exploring themes common in his renowned novels and mirroring events in his own life. This landmark publication, expertly translated by Jack Zipes, showcases Hesse's mystical …
The Haunted Bookshop (Parnassus, #2)
Written by: Christopher Morley
Outline: Aubrey Gilbert, an advertising copywriter, visits the Haunted Bookshop, where he meets Titania Chapman, the daughter of his important client, and experiences a series of unusual events, including an attack, a disappearing book, and the presence of suspicious characters. The …
The Aesop for Children
Written by: Aesop
Outline: Aesop, a 6th-century B.C. slave from Samos, is renowned for his captivating moral animal fables that have delighted audiences of all ages. This vibrant collection, featuring the original illustrations of Milo Winter, presents 126 of Aesop's best-loved tales, including classics …