Social Critique
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens follows the journey of an orphan navigating the grim realities of 19th-century London, exposing social injustices and the harsh treatment of the poor.
Charles Dickens
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
A wild road trip turned hallucinatory odyssey, 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' delves into drug culture and the American Dream with a blend of fact and fiction.
Hunter S. Thompson
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Jude the Obscure
Jude the Obscure follows Jude Fawley's tragic pursuit of scholarly dreams and personal happiness, ultimately highlighting societal constraints and personal downfall.
Thomas Hardy
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The Jungle
The Jungle exposes the horrific conditions of the U.S. meatpacking industry and advocates for socialism as a solution to capitalist exploitation.
Upton Sinclair
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