Anna Karenina / Leo Tolstoy

Title: Anna Karenina 

Author: Leo Tolstoy 

Translation: Constance Garnett

Subjects: Classic; Fiction; Feminism 

It deals with themes of betrayal, faith, family, Imperial Russian society and rural vs city life. The plot centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky. It scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg. Many authors consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever written. 

The Yellow Wallpaper / Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Title: The Yellow Wallpaper 

Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman 

Subjects: Classic; Fiction; Short Story; Feminism; Psychology

A short story but can be considered as a complete book of fiction. It is early work of feminist literature in America in 19th century. It illustrate mental and physical health of women. The Yellow Wallpaper is itself a symbol.