The article tells the inspiring story of Phillis Wheatley, a young Black woman who was enslaved but became a renowned poet in the 18th century. Despite facing criticism and prejudice, Wheatley’s work was admired by both American and European audiences, and she is considered a pioneer in African-American literature.
“Johnny Tremain follows the life of a young silversmith apprentice in Boston during the Revolutionary War, as he becomes involved in the fight for American independence.”
Germinal by Émile Zola is a powerful novel that portrays the harsh conditions faced by coal miners in 19th-century France and their struggle for better working conditions.
“The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende is a captivating family saga set in Chile, exploring themes of love, politics, and the supernatural through three generations of the Trueba family.
“For Whom the Bell Tolls” is a gripping novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Spanish Civil War, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the brutality of war.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a novel that exposes the harsh conditions of the meatpacking industry in early 20th century America, highlighting the exploitation of workers and unsanitary practices.
Doctor Zhivago is a Russian novel by Boris Pasternak set during the Russian Revolution, following the life of Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet caught in a love triangle.
In the winter of 1890, Dr. William Halsted, the chief surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, developed thin rubber gloves to protect his scrub nurse, Caroline Hampton, from a severe reaction to disinfectants. This led to the birth of the rubber glove industry and revolutionized the medical field, as well as resulting in Dr. Halsted and Caroline getting married.
“The Red & the Black” by Stendhal is a classic French novel that follows the ambitious and cunning Julien Sorel as he navigates love, politics, and social climbing in 19th-century France.
“Animal Farm” is a political allegory that portrays a group of farm animals overthrowing their human oppressors, only to find themselves oppressed by their own leaders.
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