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Tales of Adventure

This dataset consists of classic literary works, specifically focusing on their titles, authors, genres, publication years, and brief summaries. It serves as a reference for readers interested in exploring well-known fictional narratives, adventures, and historical tales from various genres and time periods.

  1. Title: The name of the literary work.
  2. Author: The individual or individuals who wrote the literary work.
  3. Genre: The category or type of literature to which the work belongs, such as fiction, science fiction, or historical fiction.
  4. Publication Year: The year in which the literary work was first published.
  5. Summary: A brief description of the plot or central theme of the literary work.

Sample Data

Title Author Genre Publication Year Summary
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain Fiction 1876 A young boy navigates childhood adventures on the Mississippi River.
The Call of the Wild Jack London Fiction 1903 A domesticated dog returns to the wild after being sold into the Yukon Gold Rush.
Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Fiction 1883 A young boy embarks on a pirate adventure to find buried treasure.
Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne Science Fiction 1864 A scientist and his nephew explore a subterranean world filled with prehistoric creatures.
The Three Musketeers Alexandre Dumas Historical Fiction 1844 A young man joins forces with three musketeers to fight for justice in France.
Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe Fiction 1719 A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Jules Verne Science Fiction 1870 A submarine adventure with Captain Nemo in the depths of the world's oceans.
King Solomon's Mines H. Rider Haggard Adventure 1885 A quest for lost diamonds in uncharted Africa.
The Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas Historical Fiction 1844 A man seeks revenge against those who wronged him after being falsely imprisoned.
Moby-Dick Herman Melville Fiction 1851 A sailor's obsessive quest to hunt a giant white whale.
The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien Fantasy 1937 A hobbit goes on an adventure with a group of dwarves to reclaim treasure from a dragon.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring J.R.R. Tolkien Fantasy 1954 A group sets out to destroy a powerful ring that threatens Middle-earth.
Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad Fiction 1899 A journey up the Congo River into the heart of Africa.
Around the World in Eighty Days Jules Verne Adventure 1872 A man attempts to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days.
Peter Pan J.M. Barrie Fantasy 1911 A boy who never grows up leads children on adventures in Neverland.
Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Fiction 1883 A young boy goes on a seafaring adventure in search of pirate treasure.
The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame Children's Literature 1908 The adventures of four animal friends living along a riverbank.
The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum Fantasy 1900 A girl is swept away to a magical land and embarks on a journey to return home.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Fiction 1884 A young boy escapes from his life and travels down the Mississippi River.
Sinbad the Sailor Anonymous Folk Tale 1001 The fantastical voyages of Sinbad as he encounters mythical creatures.
Black Beauty Anna Sewell Fiction 1877 The autobiography of a horse as it experiences both kindness and cruelty.
The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Children's Literature 1911 A girl discovers a hidden garden and transforms her life and those around her.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Hergé Comics 1943 Young reporter Tintin unravels a mystery involving a treasure hunt and pirates.
Swiss Family Robinson Johann David Wyss Adventure 1812 A shipwrecked family creates a new life on a deserted island.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C.S. Lewis Fantasy 1950 Four siblings enter a magical land and fulfill a prophecy with a lion's help.
The Odyssey Homer Classic Literature 8th Century BC The epic tale of Odysseus's long journey home after the Trojan War.
Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift Satire 1726 A traveler experiences absurd adventures in fantastical lands and encounters bizarre beings.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Children's Literature 1902 The mischievous adventures of a young rabbit who trespasses into Mr. McGregor's garden.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Anonymous Folk Tale 1001 A tale of a poor woodcutter who discovers a secret den of thieves.
The Time Machine H.G. Wells Science Fiction 1895 A scientist invents a machine to travel through time to the distant future.
Lord Jim Joseph Conrad Fiction 1900 The story of a young man seeking redemption after a failed act of bravery.
A Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne Science Fiction 1864 An exploration of subterranean worlds teeming with unusual life forms.
The Mysterious Island Jules Verne Adventure 1874 A group of castaways discovers a mysterious island full of wonders.
Scaramouche Rafael Sabatini Historical Fiction 1921 A young man seeks vengeance during the French Revolution.
The Last of the Mohicans James Fenimore Cooper Historical Fiction 1826 The adventures of a white man raised among Native Americans during the French and Indian War.
Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare Play 1600 A comedic tale of misunderstandings, love, and witty banter.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle Mystery 1892 The first collection of stories featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Michael Chabon Historical Fiction 2000 A tale of two Jewish cousins creating comic book heroes during WWII.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty James Thurber Short Story 1939 A daydreaming man imagines himself in various heroic scenarios.
Don Quixote Miguel de Cervantes Classic Literature 1605 A delusional nobleman sets out on knightly adventures with a loyal squire.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson Mystery 2005 A journalist and hacker uncover dark secrets behind a family disappearance.
Life of Pi Yann Martel Fiction 2001 A young boy survives a shipwreck and shares a lifeboat with a tiger.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan Fantasy 2005 A boy discovers he is a demigod and embarks on a quest through mythology.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams Science Fiction 1979 An ordinary man is swept into an intergalactic adventure.
The Alchemist Paulo Coelho Fiction 1988 A shepherd boy follows his dreams and travels to find treasure in the pyramids.
Watership Down Richard Adams Fantasy 1972 A group of rabbits flees their warren and seeks a new home.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone J.K. Rowling Fantasy 1997 A young boy discovers he is a wizard and attends a magical school.
The Fault in Our Stars John Green Young Adult 2012 Two teens with cancer embark on an adventure to explore love and loss.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams Comedy 1979 An average man stumbles into galactic adventures after Earth is destroyed.
Little House on the Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Literature 1932 The pioneer adventures of a family in the American Midwest.
Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie Fantasy, 1911 A boy who never grows up leads children into the magical land of Neverland. NaN NaN
The BFG Roald Dahl Children's Literature 1982 A young girl befriends a gentle giant who takes her on adventures in Giant Country.
The Lost World Arthur Conan Doyle Science Fiction 1912 A professor discovers a remote plateau teeming with prehistoric creatures.
The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame Children's Literature 1908 The adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad along the riverbank.
National Treasure Mason Adams Action/Adventure 2004 A treasure hunter seeks to find a hidden treasure by decoding clues left behind.
A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle Science Fiction 1962 A girl travels through time and space to rescue her father.
Coraline Neil Gaiman Fantasy 2002 A girl discovers a parallel world that mirrors her own but is filled with danger.
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Chris Colfer Fantasy 2012 Two siblings fall into a magical book and embark on a quest to return home.
Enid Blyton's Famous Five: Five On a Treasure Island Enid Blyton Children's Literature 1942 A group of children embark on adventures to find treasure and solve mysteries.
The Giver Lois Lowry Dystopian 1993 A boy learns the truth about his society's dark secrets and embarks on a quest for freedom.
Bridge to Terabithia Katherine Paterson Young Adult 1977 Two friends create an imaginary kingdom as an escape from their real life.
The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling Children's Literature 1894 The adventures of a boy raised by wolves in the jungles of India.
Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery Fiction 1908 The adventures of an imaginative orphan girl in a small town.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J.K. Rowling Fantasy 2007 Harry's final mission to defeat Voldemort and find the Horcruxes.
The Maze Runner James Dashner Dystopian 2009 A boy wakes up in a maze with no memory and must find a way to escape.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson Thriller 2005 A journalist and a hacker team up to solve a decades-old mystery.
Spinning Silver Naomi Novik Fantasy 2018 A girl learns to navigate a world filled with magic and intrigue.
Circe Madeline Miller Fantasy 2018 The life of the enchantress Circe, her battles, and her relationships with mythical gods.
The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern Fantasy 2011 A magical competition between two young illusionists unfolds in a mysterious circus.
Dune Frank Herbert Science Fiction 1965 The saga of a young nobleman as he navigates political intrigue on a desert planet.
Red Rising Pierce Brown Science Fiction 2014 A lowborn urchin infiltrates the ruling class on Mars in a quest for justice.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky Young Adult 1999 A high school freshman navigates the trials of adolescence and self-discovery.
The Witcher: The Last Wish Andrzej Sapkowski Fantasy 1993 A monster hunter embarks on a series of adventures in a war-torn land.
Life of Pi Yann Martel Fiction 2001 A young man survives a shipwreck and shares a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger.
Good Omens Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett Fantasy 1990 An angel and a demon team up to prevent the apocalypse.
The Martian Andy Weir Science Fiction 2011 An astronaut stranded on Mars fights to survive and find a way home.
The 5th Wave Rick Yancy Science Fiction 2013 A teenager fights to survive in a world invaded by aliens.
Speak Laurie Halse Anderson Young Adult 1999 A girl navigates the aftermath of a traumatic event during her high school years.
City of Bones Cassandra Clare Fantasy 2007 A girl discovers her connection to a secret world of shadowhunters and demons.
The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan Fantasy 2005 A boy discovers he is a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt.
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins Dystopian 2008 In a future society, a girl must fight for survival in a televised death match.
The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Children's Literature 1911 A lonely girl discovers a neglected garden that transforms her life.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane Neil Gaiman Fantasy 2013 A man revisits his childhood home and uncovers dark memories from his past.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs Fantasy 2011 A boy discovers a mysterious orphanage with children possessing extraordinary powers.
Stormbreaker Anthony Horowitz Young Adult 2000 A teen is recruited by MI6 to investigate the suspicious death of his uncle.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan Fantasy 2006 Percy and friends embark on a quest to find the missing Golden Fleece.
The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros Fiction 1984 A young Latina girl narrates vignettes about her life in Chicago.
The Book Thief Markus Zusak Historical Fiction 2005 A girl living in Nazi Germany finds solace in stealing books.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Yuval Noah Harari Non-Fiction 2011 A historical overview of our species from the Stone Age to modern society.
The Road Cormac McCarthy Post-Apocalyptic 2006 A father and son's journey across a desolate America after a catastrophic event.
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens Fiction 2018 A girl grows up isolated in the marshes of North Carolina and becomes a murder suspect.
Ready Player One Ernest Cline Science Fiction 2011 A teenager seeks a hidden Easter egg in a virtual reality world.
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel Science Fiction 2014 A post-apocalyptic narrative exploring art and humanity after a pandemic.
The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern Fantasy 2011 A magical competition unfolds at a mysterious circus that only opens at night.
The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins Psychological Thriller 2015 A woman becomes entangled in a missing person's investigation.
The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides Psychological Thriller 2019 A therapist tries to unlock the mystery behind a woman's silence.
The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown Mystery 2003 A symbologist uncovers a secret society and conspiracies surrounding historical figures.
The Martian Chronicles Ray Bradbury Science Fiction 1950 A series of interconnected stories detailing humanity's colonization of Mars.
American Gods Neil Gaiman Fantasy 2001 A man is pulled into a conflict between old gods and new in modern America.
Cloud Atlas David Mitchell Fiction 2004 Six interlinked stories span across time and space, exploring the connection of lives.
The Goldfinch Donna Tartt Fiction 2013 A boy grapples with grief after surviving a terrorist attack that kills his mother.
The Road to Character David Brooks Non-Fiction 2015 An exploration of how to cultivate a deeper sense of purpose in life.
The Night Tiger Yangsze Choo Historical Fiction 2019 A story of a dressmaker and a young boy entwined in a mystery, set in colonial Malaysia.
The Institute Stephen King Horror 2019 Children with extraordinary abilities are held captive in a sinister facility.
Life After Life Kate Atkinson Historical Fiction 2013 A woman lives and dies repeatedly across the tumultuous events of the 20th century.
The Vanishing Half Brit Bennett Fiction 2020 Twins lead separate lives, one embracing her black identity and the other passing for white.
The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern Fantasy 2011 A magical competition unfolds at a mysterious circus that only opens at night.
The Immortalists Chloe Benjamin Fiction 2018 Four siblings learn the dates of their deaths and navigate their lives accordingly.
Everything I Never Told You Celeste Ng Fiction 2014 A family grapples with the tragic loss of their daughter's untimely death.
Normal People Sally Rooney Fiction 2018 The complicated relationship between two Irish teenagers as they grow up and apart.
Circe Madeline Miller Fantasy 2018 The life of the enchantress Circe, her battles, and her relationships with mythical gods.
The Overstory Richard Powers Fiction 2018 An interconnected narrative of diverse characters bound by their connection to trees.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood Trevor Noah Memoir 2016 Trevor Noah shares tales of growing up during apartheid South Africa.
Educated Tara Westover Memoir 2018 A woman's quest for knowledge leads her from survivalist beginnings to academia.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Taylor Jenkins Reid Historical Fiction 2017 A reclusive actress recounts her glamorous life and loves.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz Heather Morris Historical Fiction 2018 A love story set against the backdrop of the Holocaust.
The Poppy War R.F. Kuang Fantasy 2018 A young war orphan discovers her shamanic powers in a war-torn world.
An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir Fantasy 2015 A girl fights against a brutal regime in a world inspired by ancient Rome.
The Cruel Prince Holly Black Fantasy 2018 A mortal girl navigates the treacherous politics of the Faerie Court.
The House in the Cerulean Sea TJ Klune Fantasy 2020 A caseworker investigates a magical orphanage and finds unexpected connections.
Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston Romance 2019 The son of the U.S. president falls in love with a British prince.
The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller Historical Fiction 2011 A retelling of the Iliad from the perspective of Achilles' beloved companion.
Circe Madeline Miller Fantasy 2018 The life of the enchantress Circe, her battles, and her relationships with mythical gods.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab Fantasy 2020 A young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever but be forgotten.
The Henna Artist Alka Joshi Historical Fiction 2020 A young woman escapes an abusive marriage and carves out a new life in 1950s India.
The Midnight Library Matt Haig Fiction 2020 A woman explores the infinite possibilities of her life through a magical library.
The Guest List Lucy Foley Mystery 2020 A wedding on a remote island turns deadly as secrets come to light.
The Vanishing Half Brit Bennett Fiction 2020 Twins lead separate lives, one embracing her black identity and the other passing for white.
The Midnight Library Matt Haig Fiction 2020 A woman explores the infinite possibilities of her life through a magical library.
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir Science Fiction 2021 An astronaut must save Earth from an existential threat while alone in space.
Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr Fiction 2021 Three intertwining stories across time and space centered around an ancient text.
The Last House on Needless Street Catriona Ward Thriller 2021 A woman hunts for a missing girl and uncovers the dark secrets of a reclusive man.
The Paper Palace Miranda Cowley Heller Fiction 2021 A woman's memories intertwine with a choice she must make over the course of a summer.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas Fantasy 2015 A huntress becomes embroiled in the world of faeries after killing a wolf.
An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir Fantasy 2015 A girl fights against a brutal regime in a world inspired by ancient Rome.
The Chain Adrien McKinty Thriller 2019 A woman is forced to kidnap another child as part of a horrifying chain of abductions.
Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty Fiction 2014 Culminates in a shocking finale involving domestic issues and schoolyard drama.
The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides Thriller 2019 A therapist tries to unlock the mystery behind a woman's silence.
The Rose Code Kate Quinn Historical Fiction 2021 Three women at Bletchley Park during WWII navigate secrets, codebreaking, and love.
Malibu Rising Taylor Jenkins Reid Fiction 2021 A summer party in Malibu becomes the backdrop for the unraveling of family secrets.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Kim Michele Richardson Historical Fiction 2019 A woman delivers books to remote communities in Depression-era Kentucky.
The Night Watchman Louise Erdrich Historical Fiction 2020 A story of Native American rights in the 1950s, based on the author's grandfather.
Beautiful World, Where Are You Sally Rooney Fiction 2021 Two friends navigate relationships and the complexities of adulthood.
The Paris Library Jan Ellis Historical Fiction 2021 A young woman uncovers the stories of her past and the world during WWII.
Seven Days in June Tia Williams Romance 2021 A chance reunion between two writers leads to deep emotional exploration.
The Last Thing He Told Me Laura Dave Thriller 2021 A woman investigates her husband's disappearance and uncovers surprising truths.
Malibu Rising Taylor Jenkins Reid Fiction 2021 A summer party in Malibu becomes the backdrop for the unraveling of family secrets.
The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern Fantasy 2011 A magical competition unfolds at a mysterious circus that only opens at night.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Kim Michele Richardson Historical Fiction 2019 A woman delivers books to remote communities in Depression-era Kentucky.
The Paris Library Victoria Schwab Historical Fiction 2021 A woman reflects on her life in the face of challenges during WWII.
The Last House on Needless Street Catriona Ward Thriller 2021 A woman hunts for a missing girl and uncovers the dark secrets of a reclusive man.
Songs of Willow Frost Jamie Ford Historical Fiction 2013 A boy embarks on a journey to find his mother in a war-torn America.
The Overstory Richard Powers Fiction 2018 An interconnected narrative of diverse characters bound by their connection to trees.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab Fantasy 2020, A young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever but be forgotten." NaN