The Bleak Years

Explore 'The Bleak Years'—a curated list of the most haunting and thought-provoking bleak books. Dive into dark, powerful narratives that leave a lasting impact.

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The Red and the Black

by Stendhal

Charts the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above …
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Our Mutual Friend

by Charles Dickens

A satiric masterpiece about the allure and peril of money, Our Mutual Friend revolves around the inheritance of a dust-heap where the rich throw their …