18th century novel

The 18th century was a period of immense literary creativity, producing some of the most captivating and influential novels in history. These novels continue to captivate readers with their themes of love, adventure, and societal critique. In this article, we will explore some of the most iconic 18th century novels, their esteemed authors, and where you can find recommendations and analysis of these timeless literary works.

One of the most renowned novels of the 18th century is "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Set in the English countryside, this novel follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the complexities of love, class, and societal expectations. Austen's wit and keen social observations make this novel a true masterpiece, beloved by readers for centuries.

Another notable novel of this era is "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe. This captivating tale tells the story of a shipwrecked sailor, Robinson Crusoe, who survives on a deserted island for years. Defoe's realistic and detailed narrative style, combined with themes of survival and self-discovery, make this novel a must-read for any adventure enthusiast.

If you're interested in gothic literature, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a must-read from the 18th century. This novel explores themes of scientific morality and the consequences of playing god. Shelley's haunting and introspective prose has made "Frankenstein" a classic in the realm of both horror and philosophical literature.

For those seeking political and social critique, "Candide" by Voltaire is an essential read. This satirical novel follows the journey of its naive protagonist, Candide, as he encounters various calamities and witnesses the hypocrisies of the world. Voltaire's sharp wit and criticism of religious and political institutions make this novel a thought-provoking and entertaining read.

To discover more 18th century novels and delve deeper into their themes and analysis, several websites provide valuable recommendations and insights. Goodreads.com is a popular platform that offers lists of 18th century novels and allows users to rate and review their favorites. Book review websites like BookRiot.com and LiteraryHub.com also feature articles and recommendations specifically focused on classic and historical novels.

In conclusion, the 18th century was a golden era for novelists, producing timeless literary works that continue to enthrall readers to this day. Whether you're interested in romance, adventure, gothic literature, or social critique, the novels of this era offer something for everyone. Explore the works of Jane Austen, Daniel Defoe, Mary Shelley, and Voltaire, among others, to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of 18th century storytelling. Don't forget to utilize online resources like Goodreads, Book Riot, and Literary Hub to enhance your reading experience and discover new favorites. Happy reading!
Digital Life Fiction
Digital Life

Lv Zhenyu is not stingy. He doesn't allow anyone to touch his computer because it holds a huge secret, a life hidden within it, a digital life. Lv Zhenyu himself cannot explain how this life came into being or what it truly is. All he knows is that it was born on a stormy night... New book released, looking forward to everyone's attention and guidance; "Wild Heart" book number author's custom tag: tech-oriented.

105.61 Million words | 2022-01-21 02:36Update

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My mother is single. Fiction
My mother is single.

【【CloudRise Realistic Theme Essay Contest】Entry】After escaping from her previous marriage, Lin Jiajia settled down peacefully at her parents' home to continue being Miss Lin. Perhaps because her family had only one daughter for four generations, she and her baby daughter received the best love and protection from the family. But just when she felt comfortable everywhere, her love life unexpectedly went haywire. Faced with these inexplicable pursuers, Lin Jiajia was overwhelmed by annoyance, yet these people still appeared in her life under various pretexts. In the end, she decided to find someone obedient, who didn't need to have children to

60.52 Million words | 2021-05-07 09:00Update

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Star Tomb Fiction
Star Tomb

New work by Xianyun "Cultivation God", book number, already uploaded, seeking support! This is an interstellar era where ancient martial arts coexist with mecha. This is an interstellar era where a nation's strength is measured by its level of civilization. This is an interstellar era of survival of the fittest, intrigue, and the end justifies the means. A young man destined to live a mediocre life is unexpectedly transformed into the strongest in the Earth Federation by a divine artifact from a level twelve civilization. With his emergence, the declining ancient martial arts once again shine brightly. Xianyun's completed works: "Magic Emperor of Cultivation", "Desire of the Dragon Spirit", "Alchemy Expert". Author's custom tags: Blood and Passion.

118.99 Million words | 2022-12-28 17:26Update

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Apocalyptic Super Martial System Fiction
Apocalyptic Super Martial System

If you were an ordinary person living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies and ferocious monsters, would you be afraid? And if you were able to effortlessly master all the martial arts techniques of Grandpa Jin, such as the 18 Dragon Subduing Palms, the Nine Yang Divine Technique, and the Muscle-Tendon Change Classic, would you still be afraid? Well, if you're still afraid

180.91 Million words | 2020-09-03 18:37Update

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The Arrival of the Strong in the Cinematic Space Fiction
The Arrival of the Strong in the Cinematic Space

A silver MP allows him to travel freely in the world of movies and television. When he returns to the city of steel, he discovers that the world is not as simple as he thought. It also adheres to the law of the jungle, a place for the strong. Can he find his footing without a strong foundation and create his own path? This story does not torment the protagonist or break our hearts, but it is not a smooth journey either. It is a light and joyous adventure!

198.07 Million words | 2020-10-18 14:51Update

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Rebirth of the Alluring Heiress Fiction
Rebirth of the Alluring Heiress

Her appearance was destroyed, her beloved mother was wrongfully killed, a cup of poison was not enough, and she perished in flames! Reborn against the odds, she vowed to overturn the world and seek vengeance for her blood feud! Opening her eyes once again, she found herself back at the age of thirteen, her mother having just passed away and her father yet to remarry. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, she began to carefully plan her every move, unaware that she would uncover a thirty-year-old unsolved case. Blessed with extraordinary beauty, she would not waste this life! The talented girl behind the embroidered screen has already set her stratagems

250.55 Million words | 2021-11-15 06:12Update

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The Courier in the Movie World Fiction
The Courier in the Movie World

Main world is cyberpunk, mission world is mainly science fiction movies, experienced Captain America, Special Forces, Winter Soldier origin (including original content), Hellboy, Edge of Tomorrow, Parasyte, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Kong: Skull Island, Pacific Rim, Venom, Thor, The Avengers, Alita: Battle Angel, Transformers, Wrath of the Gods... It's my first time writing a book, the first two stories had more plot holes, but I made a lot of changes later on. It's already over a hundred thousand words, so I don't have any expectations for

206.44 Million words | 2021-05-03 05:00Update

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The Queen with a Dependable Backing in the Apocalypse Fiction
The Queen with a Dependable Backing in the Apocalypse

In a new life, Song Nan returned to the day of the apocalypse. Facing the terrifying zombies, Song Nan sneered coldly, "You guys are all weak!" With control over space, Song Nan brimmed with confidence, making a name for herself by killing enemies and seeking revenge. She could easily capture them! "What? You say there's no vehicle?" Song Nan has one! "What? You say there's no food?" Song Nan has that too! "What? You say we can't win?" Song Nan can do it! Huh? She was clearly a delicate girl, how did she become the military commander's top fighter? Oh well, since the commander wants to rely on her, she'll reluctantly become a

361.06 Million words | 2021-03-24 04:35Update

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concubine Fiction
concubine

Bai Susu died and then came back to life. After her rebirth, Bai Susu had two things to do. The first was to live a good life with Lord Lu, and the second was to work hard to make steamed buns with Lord Lu. Bai Susu: "Today I saw someone fall while going out. Everyone else laughed, but I couldn't laugh." Lord Lu: "Your heart is kind!" Maid: "Today, Madam fell and ate dirt." Lord Lu: "......" Bai Susu: "......haha, haha." Bai Susu: "I see how hard you work day and night, my Lord. It must be exhausting. I've specially prepared a

83.98 Million words | 2020-07-18 01:26Update

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The Rebirth of the World Tree in the Apocalypse Fiction
The Rebirth of the World Tree in the Apocalypse

The end of the world arrived, and deities emerged, gameifying the entire world. Chu Zihan, known as the Godslayer of the Apocalypse, was unexpectedly transformed into a tree before the apocalypse. However, he discovered the legendary power of faith within his mind, capable of turning others into his followers. Thus, Chu Zihan embarked on a journey to develop his territory, invoking the power of faith in the name of both the Heavenly God and Satan. PS: This book belongs to a dark fantasy genre, please refrain from reading if it's not your preference. PS: I have created a reader group (link), feel free to join if interested in discussions.

51.64 Million words | 2020-12-08 10:12Update

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Love in a Flash Marriage: The Addiction of Mr. Mo's Affection for His Wife Fiction
Love in a Flash Marriage: The Addiction of Mr. Mo's Affection for His Wife

【Love story】Eighteen years ago, she saved his life, and eighteen years later, he promised her a lifetime! He asked her if she was willing to be a widow for life, but instead she worked tirelessly year-round. In the eyes of the world, he seemed inhumane, but only she knew that his passion extended to every corner of the earth. By his unique way, he made it known to

303.99 Million words | 2023-02-14 07:33Update

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Trembling in the high sky Fiction
Trembling in the high sky

I woke up and found myself high up in the sky, over a thousand meters above the ground. I was sitting on the top of a towering stone pillar that reached into the clouds. How did I get up here? How am I going to get down?

251.09 Million words | 2021-06-16 10:12Update

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Pomegranate blossoms at the red gate. Fiction
Pomegranate blossoms at the red gate.

In this lifetime, she wants to enjoy the ordinary blessings of the mundane world in a befuddled and carefree manner... But, are these mundane blessings also earned through cultivation? The wind changes, the clouds shift, thunderstorms and gentle rain, until the wind ceases and snow clears. Holding your hand, growing old together...

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Chaos of the Beautiful Dream Fiction
Chaos of the Beautiful Dream

A female student, borrowing a corpse to revive her soul, found herself in a place similar to the ancient era of warring states. Possessing an extraordinary appearance that defied gender stereotypes, she also had a fiancé with a deep-seated grudge against her father's murderer. Amidst the turmoil, she was abducted by the most powerful figure of that era! The warring states, an era bloody, splendid, and radiant like poppy flowers. Here, battle cries echoed, women were treated as playthings, severed heads were gifts, and heroes were as common as grass. In this era, there were the strongest men, sharp swords, brilliant cultures, as well as beautiful and short-lived women. The female protagonist, with her modern consciousness, unwittingly became a pawn in the games of different factions. In a time where even life cannot be preserved, how can she maintain her true self? In an era filled with formidable individuals, the protagonist, unwilling to be manipulated at will, embarks on a solitary path of defiance against the world. For friends who enjoy this book, we now have a supergroup! The previous group will be terminated within two weeks. The group number for the supergroup is: [please insert the group number]. Let's act quickly, everyone. Password: Please write the name of the male lead character in any novel by Lin Jiacheng. Lin Jiacheng...

308.31 Million words | 2020-09-05 12:40Update

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Global Arena Fiction
Global Arena

With the sudden emergence of global gamification, humanity has entered a gaming era. Zombies roam, Warcraft rules, and strange creatures abound. Zhang Yi dreamt of the arrival and development of this gaming era, foreseeing the future before it happened. With the Dragon's Nine Sons' gluttony, the Nine Calamities Sword Box, the Fluorescent Pocket Watch, the Clan Building Order, and the City Building Order, various opportunities lay in his hands. "This is someone else's apocalypse, but my paradise," Zhang Yi stood atop everyone else, looking down upon the world. Join the QQ group for this book: [insert QQ group number here].

138.31 Million words | 2022-12-06 21:08Update

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My Villainous Career Fiction
My Villainous Career

On the eve of the college entrance examination, Zhang Haoyu, the underachiever in our class, was unexpectedly possessed by a mysterious villain system. From then on, he defied fate and embarked on his legendary career as a villain. In the world of "Deer and the Cauldron," I am Zheng Keshuang; in the world of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," I am Tian Boguang. In the world of "The Legend

377.49 Million words | 2022-07-11 02:03Update

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If I Hadn't Loved You Fiction
If I Hadn't Loved You

I recommend Feifei's latest short story, "I Only Wish You Still Love Me." "If you dare to leave, you'll be forcing me to die." At the wedding hall, she used death as her ultimatum, but he left without hesitation. Because of him, she became the laughingstock of the entire city. At the cold entrance of the operating room, hopeless, begging, she was willing to give up everything, just to beg Gu Han Ci to leave this child behind. The man leaned down, gripping her chin, his eyes filled with undisguised disgust, icy and mocking, "My child, are you worthy?" Finally, she was covered in

520.98 Million words | 2021-10-16 19:50Update

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Palace Toppled Fiction
Palace Toppled

A game of gambling led her into the clutches of a poison, stripping her of her clothes in exchange for a chance to escape, only to meet her demise on the railway tracks. Upon waking up, she found herself about to be soaked in a pig cage for injuring the handsome prince. In a battle of blood among the concubines, the devilish emperor who caught her eye at first sight killed three thousand forbidden pets for her. She never wished to be ruthless, but being with him was the only thing she desired. In the midst of schemes and struggles, the most melodramatic turn of events was the peach blossom calamity. With one lost and one protected, must true love be accompanied by sacrifice to truly blossom and bear fruit? In a world dominated by men, can her gambling win her a place in her heart? The elegant and ethereal prince, the stunningly beautiful emperor, the wandering scholar - out of three thousand handsome men, she would choose only one to marry. Though it may be heartbreaking to endure suffering, it is the path to true power! This gentle blade depicts a different kind of tragic love in a fantastical world. PS: Ladies, do you want to see a world ruled by handsome men? Then dance your paws and click to read!

83.17 Million words | 2020-09-24 04:32Update

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I am the Way. Fiction
I am the Way.

When I was young, I used to see unclean things. My step-grandmother secretly kept a little ghost with me and said it was to protect me. Unexpectedly, my grandfather discovered it and angrily burned the paper figure. As they say: Inviting a god is easy, but sending away a ghost is difficult. On the long journey called life, I shall find my way! Just signed an exclusive contract with "耗这口," a popular Weibo influencer with millions of fans, for publication! Welcome everyone to follow my Weibo account: Thank you to those who came from Weibo, Black Stone supports third-party one-click import, no registration required. You can directly log in with your Weibo account or QQ. I hope you log in and bookmark this book, and maybe also give it a recommendation vote. First released on Black Stone Reading website, exclusive

317.38 Million words | 2020-08-26 03:57Update

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Perfect Hidden Marriage Fiction
Perfect Hidden Marriage

★★Su Jin, an adopted daughter of the Su family, fell in love with her older brother Su Mu Bai during her best years. At first, he promised, "We will get married after you graduate from college." But later, he married someone else. Afterwards, she busied herself with blind dates, trying to enter an ordinary marriage with a dead heart. Jin Heng Yuan, her Nth blind date, had a cold and stern appearance. During their first meeting, she tried to scare him away, saying, "If you think it's suitable, let's register tomorrow!" He calmly smiled and replied, "I have a business trip tomorrow, so let's register in the afternoon!" In the afternoon, she became his wife. ★ She was a quiet woman, not arguing or making noise. She said it didn't matter if they didn't have a house. She suggested splitting the bill when eating. She insisted on sleeping in separate beds. She turned a blind eye to women who pursued him and calmly endured when his daughter stuck to him. They had a hidden marriage, and she didn't care if nobody knew they were a couple. When she was implicated and taken to the police station, he came to protect her. Unable to tolerate it any longer, she angrily scolded him, "Why do you have to be so stubborn? When something happened, you didn't even bother calling me. Did you think I was dead?" She angrily retorted, "Jin Heng Yuan, do you even consider me as your wife? If you did, why did you choose a hidden marriage!" His anger turned into a smile. Finally, he knew she was angry. This love story was no longer his one-man show. ★ Small theater: "Jin Heng Yuan, I want a divorce!" "Reason!" "You lied to me!" "How did I lie to you?" "You're clearly a lawyer. Since when did you become a errand boy?" "Isn't it the lawyer's duty to run errands for clients? I handle all kinds of miscellaneous cases. Isn't that being an errand boy?" "..." Damn it, how did she end up marrying such a lawyer who loved to bully people. ★ This is a warm and healing romance novel. Dear readers, if you like it, remember to bookmark it!

334.70 Million words | 2023-05-18 01:23Update

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