British Literature
This writer created many famous tragedies and comedies.
William Shakespeare
A novel about friendship and broken dreams during the Great Depression.
Of Mice and Men
Stories about solving crimes
detective fiction
A wizard boy with a lightning scar.
Harry Potter
Why do people still read books today?
entertainment / learning / escape / imagination...
A novel about social classes and love in England.
Pride and Prejudice
A novel showing racism and injustice in the USA.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Stories with magic and imaginary worlds
fantasy
A character who cannot decide what to do and delays action.
Hamlet
Why are film adaptations often different from books?
time limits / interpretation / simplification...
A book warning about total control of society.
1984
A novel about rich people and the American Dream.
The Great Gatsby
Stories designed to scare readers
horror
A vampire count from Transylvania.
Dracula
Name one common theme in literature
love / conflict / friendship / power...
A famous British detective living at Baker Street.
Sherlock Holmes
A story criticizing politics using animals.
Animal Farm
A sad play that ends badly
tragedy
A mysterious rich man known for his big parties.
Jay Gatsby
Why are dystopian stories popular now?
fear of future / politics / technology...
A fantasy world with hobbits and a ring.
The Lord of the Rings
A novel about teenage rebellion and growing up.
The Catcher in the Rye
A story about a dark future society
dystopian novel
Two young lovers from enemy families.
Romeo and Juliet
Name one reason literature is important
culture / history / empathy / language...