essential eighteenth-century British novels

Discover the essential eighteenth-century British novels every literature lover should read. Explore timeless classics from Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, and more in this curated list of must-read books from the 1700s.

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Roxana

by Daniel Defoe

Beautiful, proud Roxana is terrified of being poor. When her foolish husband leaves her penniless with five children, she must choose between being a virtuous …
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Clarissa

by Samuel Richardson

"Oh thou savage-hearted monster! What work hast thou made in one guilty hour, for a whole age of repentance!" Pressured by her unscrupulous family to …
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Tom Jones

by Henry Fielding

Tom Jones is widely regarded as one of the first and most influential English novels. It is certainly the funniest. Tom Jones, the hero of …
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

by Laurence Sterne

Edited by Joan New and Melvyn New.
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Ivanhoe

 

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The mysteries of Udolpho

 

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Things as they are, or, The adventures of Caleb Williams

 

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Sense and Sensibility

by Jane Austen

Jane Austen's first published work, meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls …
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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Austen's most popular novel, the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy Few have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit …
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