Help Picking a Book for School Project

[elementblader10]

Hey guys I'm new here but I hope you can help me out.

For my English honors project, I am required to write a long paper on 3 books I have read. I have already decided to do The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson. I am in need of a 3rd book, which is closely related to the previous two.

Like a gothic, 19th century type book.
Thanks in advance.:)

Edit: Would Dracula be in this category? Or would that book be too easy?
(I am in 10th grade, and this is for Honors credit in English)

[kandaurov]

The idea is to have supernatural in it, right? Maybe Wuthering Heights, or Frankenstein? Plotwise, I'd go for Frankenstein, it seems to be closely related to those two, the supernatural component is more pervasive than in Brontë's novel. However, when I wrote a test on Wuthering Heights, I managed to compare it to those two stories you've already chosen. They all share the Victorian belief of the reflexion of one's personality in one's features. I might be able to remember where to find the quotes in each novel that illustrates this, if you are interested :)

[elementblader10]

The idea is to have supernatural in it, right? Maybe Wuthering Heights, or Frankenstein? Plotwise, I'd go for Frankenstein, it seems to be closely related to those two, the supernatural component is more pervasive than in Brontë's novel. However, when I wrote a test on Wuthering Heights, I managed to compare it to those two stories you've already chosen. They all share the Victorian belief of the reflexion of one's personality in one's features. I might be able to remember where to find the quotes in each novel that illustrates this, if you are interested :)

Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking Frankenstein as well, and I will look into Wuthering Heights. I am currently reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Is Wuthering Heights by her as well, or her sister?

Also, is Frankenstein set during the Victorian time period as well?
(And I might have to take you up on your offer! Thanks.:D )

[kandaurov]

Oh, don't mention it! ;) Frankenstein was actually written in 1818, i.e. before the Victorian era. Wuthering Heights was written by Jane's sister Emily Brontë. That's another thing favouring the closing of that axis with Wuthering Heights: all three would be Victorian novels. I suggest you to be patient and wait for possible feedback by others, because there are really well-read people in this forum that are able to give you insightful alternatives. If you are sure you'll use Wuthering Heights it'll be my pleasure to search for the quotes I mentioned.

Welcome to the forum, by the way!

[elementblader10]

Yeah having all 3 as Victorian novels is a big plus, thanks for all the advice.
I'll sit tight and wait for some more input as well.

Thanks for the warm welcome as well; this seems like a very warm and welcoming forum.

[livelaughlove]

Welcome to the forums!

I personally think Frankenstein would fit better with the rest of the books you have read - but I adore Wuthering Heights and would recommend it in a heartbeat! I'm not going to say it can't fit, because it can, but I just think you would have an easier time relating the books you've read with Frankenstein. It's a great read!

Best of luck!

[ClickForth]

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[PacoPaco]

Honestly, if you want to read one of the most amazing books ever (if you actually understand the symbolism), you should read A Brave New World

[Nighteyes5678]

I loved Brave New World, but I'm not sure it would fit with the other two.

I would lean towards Frankenstein, Dracula or Wuthering heights, myself.

[JBI]

What a horrible time you will have on that book report. 2 books that shouldn't be read together already, and the third will be dreadful. Seriously, if you are going to read in that era, at least deviate from the whole Gothic for at least one of your novel choices.