swimming in 19th-century classics

Dive into 19th-century literary masterpieces with our curated list of classic books featuring swimming themes. Explore timeless tales of adventure, romance, and drama set by the water’s edge.

19th books century classics swimming
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Villette

by Charlotte Bronte

From the author of Jane Eyre, a strikingly modern story of a young woman starting over—with an introduction by Weike Wang, PEN/Hemingway Award–winning author of …
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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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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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Emma

by Jane Austen

The culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage Now a major motion picture starring Anya Taylor-Joy Beautiful, clever, rich—and single—Emma …
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Persuasion

by Jane Austen

Jane Austen's beloved and subtly subversive final novel of romantic tension and second chances. Now a motion picture from Netflix starring Dakota Johnson and Henry …
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Possession

by A. S. Byatt

BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A tale of two young scholars researching the secret love affair of two Victorian poets that's an exhilarating …
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