Which are the most well - known romantic novels?

Well, 'Wuthering Heights' is extremely well - known for its intense and somewhat dark romantic story. Heathcliff's all - consuming love for Catherine is both fascinating and disturbing. 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens also has a romantic side. Pip's love for Estella, though complex and often unrequited in different ways, is an important part of the novel. And 'Moby - Dick' may not seem very romantic at first, but Ishmael's relationship with Queequeg has an underlying sense of camaraderie and love that can be considered in a romantic light.

Well, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is quite well - known. It's a story of seduction and manipulation in the upper echelons of French society. Then there's 'Le Rouge et le Noir' by Stendhal. The main character, Julien Sorel, experiences love in a complex social environment. His relationships are shaped by his ambition and the strict class system of the time.

Among these, 'Oliver Twist' is a classic that tells the story of a young orphan's struggle. 'Great Expectations' is about a boy named Pip and his journey through life. 'A Tale of Two Cities' vividly depicts the French Revolution. 'David Copperfield' is like Dickens' own life story in many ways, and 'Hard Times' focuses on the industrial society and its impact on people.

Definitely 'The Shining'. It has been adapted into a movie, which has only added to its fame. The concept of a haunted hotel and a family in danger is a classic horror trope that it executes extremely well. Another well - known one is 'Dracula'. It has been so influential in shaping the vampire genre in horror. People all over the world are familiar with the character of Dracula and his thirst for blood.

Definitely 'Pride and Prejudice'. It has been extremely popular for centuries and is known for its strong female character Elizabeth Bennet. Then there's 'Moby - Dick' which has a reputation for its complex symbolism.

Among the top 10, 'American Gods' stands out for its unique concept. 'Good Omens' is also well - known for its humor and the collaboration of two great authors. And 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King, which is a blend of fantasy, horror and western elements, is also quite well - known in the fantasy genre.

Definitely '1984' by George Orwell. It's so well - known that its concepts like Big Brother and thought police have become part of our cultural lexicon. It's a classic example of a weird dystopian world where individual freedom is completely crushed. Another is 'Brave New World'. People often study it in schools and it's well - known for its unique vision of a future society that is both seemingly perfect but also deeply disturbing in terms of how it manipulates human nature.

Camelot is definitely one of the most well - known. The legends of King Arthur have been told and retold for centuries, and Camelot represents a utopian - like kingdom with honor and chivalry. The Kingdom of Hyrule from 'The Legend of Zelda' is also very popular. The games have a large fan base, and Hyrule's recurring themes of heroism and adventure have made it a household name in the gaming and fictional kingdom world. Additionally, Wonderland from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is well - known for its absurd and fantastical nature.

Garfield is definitely one of the most well-known cats. His lazy and love-for-food personality makes him very memorable. Also, the Cheshire Cat from 'Alice in Wonderland' is widely recognized for its mysterious and mischievous nature.

Some well - known romantic novels include 'Sense and Sensibility' also by Jane Austen. It explores the different approaches to love of two sisters. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell has a complex love story at its core, with Scarlett O'Hara's love for Ashley Wilkes and Rhett Butler. 'Love in the Time of Cholera' by Gabriel García Márquez is famous too, with its exploration of long - lasting and often unrequited love.