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"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson This novella examines the split personality of Dr. Jekyll, who becomes the monstrous Mr. Hyde through a scientific experiment, highlighting the themes of duality, identity, and the dangers of scientific experimentation.
"The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner A modernist novel that explores the decline of the Compson family, told from multiple perspectives, including that of a man with intellectual disabilities and his distorted perceptions of reality.
"The Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman A lighthouse keeper and his wife discover a baby adrift at sea, leading to a moral dilemma that changes their lives.
"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck (1952) A sprawling novel set in California’s Salinas Valley, East of Eden explores the lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, as they grapple with issues of good, evil, and inheritance. It draws inspiration from the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, making it a profound meditation on human nature and moral choices.