10 Best Romantic Novels of the 19th Century

10 Best Romantic Novels of the 19th Century

This article is about the 10 best romantic novels of the 19th century.

Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina is a masterpiece of Tolstoy that deals with themes such as faith, identity, jealousy, society, marriage, and more.

Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen

This novel by Austen tells the story of the broke Dashwood family, centering Elinor and Marianne who portray gumption and emotionality respectively.

Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen

The classic romance of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is considered one of the best romantic couples in literature.

The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Described by Sons and Lovers author D.H. Lawrence as a ‘perfect work of American imagination’, The Scarlett Letter deals with the character named Hester Prynne.

Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Thomas Hardy

This novel by Hardy deals with a young woman named Tess, and the troubles she faces in her relationship with two men.

North and South – Elizabeth Gaskell

North and South – Elizabeth Gaskell

Protagonist Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton, north of England. She witnesses the cruel world caused by the Industrial Revolution.

Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë

The story goes after the main character Jane Eyre a seemingly simple and uncomplicated girl as she conflicts through life’s efforts.

Madame Bovary – Gustave Flaubert

Madame Bovary – Gustave Flaubert

Considered as the classic example of reality, Madame Bovary deals with the miserable tale of a marriage that ends in tragedy.

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame – Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame – Victor Hugo

This novel by Hugo is defined as a key text in French literature. Set in Rome during the 15th century the novel deals with Quasimodo.

The Portrait of a Lady – Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady – Henry James

This story by James deals with Isabel Archer, a spirited youthful American woman who finds her destiny extremely overwhelming.

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