Great Illustrated Classics Flashcards

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Classic Literature Titles and Authors

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - Written by Jules Verne, a pioneering science fiction novel about undersea exploration.
A Little Princess - A beloved children's book by Frances Hodgson Burnett that highlights themes of resilience and imagination.
A Tale Of Two Cities - A historical novel by Charles Dickens set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.
The Adventure Of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain's classic that explores themes of race and identity through the journey of a young boy.
The Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe's tale of survival and isolation on a desert island.
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes - A collection of detective stories by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the iconic detective.
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer - Another work by Mark Twain, depicting the adventures of a young boy in the American South.

Notable Fables and Fairy Tales

Aesop's Fables - A collection that imparts moral lessons through simple stories featuring animals as characters.
Alice In Wonderland - Lewis Carroll’s fantastical journey featuring memorable characters and whimsical adventures.
Beauty and The Beast and Other Stories - A compilation of classic tales by various authors.
Black Beauty - A poignant story by Anna Sewell told from the perspective of a horse, addressing animal welfare.
Grimm's Fairy Tales - A famous collection of folk tales by the Brothers Grimm, including dark and moralistic stories.

Influential Novels

The Count Of Monte Cristo - A tale of betrayal and revenge by Alexandre Dumas, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century France.
David Copperfield - A semi-autobiographical novel by Charles Dickens that follows the growth of an orphaned boy into adulthood.
Dracula - A gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker that introduced the infamous vampire Count Dracula.
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley's influential work that questions the ethics of creation through the story of a scientist and his monstrous creation.
Great Expectations - Another classic by Charles Dickens exploring themes of wealth, social class, and personal growth.

Adventure and Exploration

Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift's satirical journey through fantastical lands.
The Jungle Book - Rudyard Kipling's stories set in the Indian jungle, focusing on survival and the instinctual life of a young boy.
Kidnapped - A historical novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that tells the story of a young man's perilous journey in 18th-century Scotland.
Moby Dick - Herman Melville’s epic tale of obsession and the whaling industry.
Treasure Island - A classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson featuring pirates and treasure maps.

Romantic and Gothic Classics

Jane Eyre - Written by Charlotte Brontë, it's a novel about a woman's emotional and moral growth.
The Phantom of the Opera - A gothic novel by Gaston Leroux, blending romance and horror within the setting of the Paris Opera House.
Pride and Prejudice - A romantic novel by Jane Austen that explores themes of love, reputation, and class in early 19th-century England.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - A novella by Robert Louis Stevenson that contemplates duality and ethics in Victorian society.

Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Heidi - A children's novel by Johanna Spyri about a young girl's life in the Swiss Alps.
Little Women - Louisa May Alcott’s story of the March sisters and their journey into womanhood.
Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie's tale of the boy who never grows up, exploring themes of innocence and adventure.

Unique Editions and Collections

First Classics Edition - These refer to various titled collections that include traditional tales and stories, aimed at bringing classic literature to younger audiences, such as "Cinderella and Other Stories" and "Sleeping Beauty and Other Stories".

Other Significant Works

The Swiss Family Robinson - A novel by Johann Wyss about a Swiss family shipwrecked on a deserted island.
The War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells’ novel that depicts an alien invasion and explores human nature.
White Fang - A novel by Jack London focusing on the struggle for survival of a wild wolf-dog.
The Wizard Of Oz - L. Frank Baum’s classic tale featuring Dorothy’s adventures in a fantastical land.

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Test your knowledge of classic literature with these flashcards featuring notable works and their authors. From Jules Verne's adventurous tales to Charles Dickens' timeless stories, this quiz will challenge your familiarity with literary classics.