Tag: despair

Fiction

The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

“The Power and the Glory” by Graham Greene is a gripping tale set in Mexico, depicting the struggles of a whiskey priest during a time of religious persecution.

Fiction

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a post-apocalyptic novel that follows a father and son as they journey through a desolate landscape, facing unimaginable hardships and struggling to survive.

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Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse

Steppenwolf is a thought-provoking novel that follows the existential crisis of Harry Haller, a middle-aged man struggling with his duality and the search for meaning in a world he feels disconnected from.

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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect and the consequences it has on his life and family.

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Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton

“Cry, The Beloved Country” by Alan Paton is a powerful novel set in apartheid-era South Africa, exploring the themes of racial injustice, poverty, and the search for redemption.

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The Plague by Albert Camus

The Plague is a novel by Albert Camus that explores the outbreak of a deadly disease in a fictional Algerian town, examining its impact on society and individuals.

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The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, following the separate journeys of Frodo and Sam, and the remaining members of the Fellowship.