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1929 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1929 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1929, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

A Farewell to Arms
Written by: Ernest Hemingway
Outline: The unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver's passion for an English nurse, set against the backdrop of the Italian front during World War I, where the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its sweep …
A Room of One’s Own
Written by: Virginia Woolf
Outline: A feminist essay by Virginia Woolf, "A Room of One's Own" explores the role of women as writers and characters in fiction. The essay, based on a series of lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 1928, is considered a seminal …
The Sound and the Fury
Written by: William Faulkner
Outline: The Compson family's tragic tale features unforgettable characters, including the rebellious Caddy, the manchild Benjy, the haunted Quentin, the cynical Jason, and their devoted black servant Dilsey. Their lives, shaped by history and legacy, intertwine to form what is widely …
Letters to a Young Poet
Written by: Rainer Maria Rilke
Outline: Rainer Maria Rilke, an acclaimed Austrian poet, provided valuable feedback and insights on the verses of a young military academy student, which later became an essential archive for understanding the development of Rilke's poetic genius and the themes that shaped …
Passing
Written by: Nella Larsen
Outline: Irene Redfield, a Black woman living comfortably in 1920s Harlem, reconnects with her childhood friend Clare Kendry, who has been passing as a white woman and hiding the truth from her racist husband. Irene is both fascinated and disturbed by …
The Art Spirit
Written by: Robert Henri
Outline: This book presents the core beliefs and theories of the renowned American artist and teacher, Robert Henri. It offers both technical guidance and inspiration for those who value the happiness and wisdom found through the arts. Henri's profound impact is …
Look Homeward, Angel
Written by: Thomas Wolfe
Outline: Thomas Wolfe's 1929 novel "Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life" is a highly autobiographical Bildungsroman that follows the life of the protagonist, Eugene Gant, from birth to age 19 in the fictional town of Altamont, Catawba, a …
Goodbye to All That
Written by: Robert Graves
Outline: Robert Graves's autobiographical work, "Goodbye to All That," is a vivid and candid account of his life, from his childhood and experiences in the First World War to his encounters with fellow writers and his unhappy marriage. Published in Penguin …
A High Wind in Jamaica
Written by: Richard Hughes
Outline: A classic adventure novel chronicles the violent voyage of two sensitive children from innocence to experience, as they are accidentally transferred to a pirate vessel and find themselves increasingly entangled in the pirates' fate, leading to a shocking betrayal upon …
The Luzhin Defense
Written by: Vladimir Nabokov
Outline: Luzhin, a reclusive and troubled youth, finds solace in the game of chess, which eventually consumes his reality as he ascends to the pinnacle of the game, leading him down a path of obsession and mental deterioration.
The Dunwich Horror and Others
Written by: H.P. Lovecraft
Outline: This text provides a summary of H.P. Lovecraft's works, including short stories, novellas, and novels published in various magazines such as Weird Tales and Amazing. The summary covers the publication details and brief descriptions of Lovecraft's most renowned stories, including …