Love Stories That Have Stood the Test of Time

A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for the freedom of the open road where their love can blossom. But their newly discovered bliss is shattered when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover. The book is also the basis of the acclaimed 2015 film Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

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Emily Brontë's only novel debuted to mixed reviews in 1847, a year before her death at the age of thirty. In the tumultuous relationship of Cathy and Heathcliff, and the wild, bleak Yorkshire Moors as its setting, this classic novel creates a world of its own, conceived with a disregard for convention, an instinct for poetry, and for the dark depths of human psychology.

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This exquisite novel tells the tragic story of Emma Bovary, one of modern literature's most compelling heroines. Unhappily married to a devoted yet monotonous provincial doctor, Emma revolts against her dull existence by pursuing dreams of love and ecstasy. However, her pursuit of passion leads only to ruin, making Gustave Flaubert's work a brilliant psychological portrait of the human mind in search of transcendence. Acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its 1857 publication, Flaubert's work reveals the darker truths of desire.

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The tragic play penned by William Shakespeare early in his career tells the tale of two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This play has remained one of Shakespeare's most popular works, with adaptations spanning stage, film, musical, and opera. Featuring themes of youthful passion and tragedy, it encapsulates the eternal anecdotes of love and loss, capturing the imaginations of audiences for centuries.

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The Annotated Pride and Prejudice represents the first fully annotated edition of Jane Austen's beloved classic, presenting the complete text alongside comprehensive annotations. This edition breathes new life into Austen's themes, enhancing readers' understanding of issues such as social class, gender roles, and Elizabethan etiquette. With thousands of annotations, illustrations, and critical insights into the characters and themes, this edition invites readers to enjoy Austen's intricate psychological interplay.

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Daphne du Maurier's classic Gothic suspense novel has won acclaim and adaptations, including a recent film starring Lily James and Armie Hammer. The novel opens dramatically as the protagonist dreams she is returning to Manderley, only to confront the shadow of her husband's deceased first wife. The atmosphere of mystery surrounding Rebecca's legacy and its effect on the new Mrs. de Winter creates a haunting narrative that has captivated readers. Du Maurier captures not just the terror of an unseen menace but also the struggles of self-identity and belonging.

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