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Author: Gustave Flaubert. Plot: A story of the dreams and disappointments of a doctor's wife who seeks escape through illicit relationships, leading to her ultimate demise.

Author: François Rabelais. Plot: A satirical chronicle of the giant Gargantua and his equally immense son Pantagruel, and their adventures, which is filled with crude humor, parody, and philosophical discourse.

Author: Victor Hugo. Plot: This novel is about the gypsy dancer Esmeralda and the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo, set against the backdrop of the medieval Paris and the Notre-Dame cathedral.

Author: Honoré de Balzac. Plot: The novel depicts the corrupt Parisian society of the Bourbon Restoration through the story of an old man who idolizes his daughters but is ultimately betrayed by them.

Author: Émile Zola. Plot: Part of 'Les Rougon-Macquart', this novel is centered around the bustling Les Halles marketplace in Paris and follows the story of Florent, a political prisoner who returns from exile.

Author: Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Plot: A story of manipulation and seduction by the aristocrats Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont, which explores themes of morality, revenge, and human vices.

Author: Gustave Flaubert. Plot: The coming-of-age story of Frederic Moreau and his unrequited love for Madame Arnoux, reflecting the social and political upheaval of 19th century France.

Author: Alexandre Dumas. Plot: Set in the 17th century, it recounts the adventures of a young man named d'Artagnan after he leaves home to join the Musketeers of the Guard.

Author: Marquis de Sade. Plot: A novel about the unfortunate misadventures of a woman named Justine, who, devoted to virtue and honesty, finds herself repeatedly victimized by the corrupt and immoral actions of others.

Author: Edmond Rostand. Plot: A play that tells the story of the gifted poet and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac, who is deeply in love with Roxane but feels unworthy of her love because of his large nose.

Author: Jules Verne. Plot: Chronicles the undersea adventures of Captain Nemo and the crew aboard his submarine, the Nautilus, as they embark on an epic journey around the world underwater.

Author: Honoré de Balzac. Plot: Part of 'La Comédie Humaine', this novel follows the life of an old man named Goriot, who sacrifices everything for his ungrateful daughters, and the young law student, Rastignac, who tries to rise in society.

Author: Alexandre Dumas fils. Plot: The tragic love story between the courtesan Marguerite Gautier and a young bourgeois, Armand Duval, exploring the themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations.

Author: Émile Zola. Plot: Depicts the tedious life of Thérèse Raquin, who engages in an affair with her husband's friend Laurent. Their passion leads to murder, but guilt soon turns their love into a nightmare.

Author: Charles Baudelaire. Plot: A collection of poems that revolutionized poetry by exploring the themes of beauty, decadence, and eroticism within the context of the changing, modern city.

Author: Émile Zola. Plot: Part of the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' series, this novel portrays the rise and fall of Nana Coupeau, a woman who uses her sexuality to achieve fame and fortune but ultimately faces a tragic end.

Author: Émile Zola. Plot: This novel depicts the struggles of Gervaise Macquart, who seeks a life free of hardship in Paris, only to succumb to addiction and poverty in the brutal world of the working class.

Author: Abbé Prévost. Plot: A tragic tale of love and passion that follows the young nobleman Des Grieux and his infatuation with the beautiful Manon Lescaut who is inclined towards a life of luxury and intrigue.

Author: Joris-Karl Huysmans. Plot: Des Esseintes, an eccentric and reclusive aristocrat, eschews contemporary society and indulges in a life of aesthetic contemplation and artificial pleasures.

Author: Victor Hugo. Plot: Follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean in the tumultuous period of early 19th century France.

Author: Stendhal. Plot: Follows the adventures of the young Italian nobleman Fabrizio del Dongo and his love for the beautiful Clelia, against a backdrop of political intrigue during the Napoleonic Wars.

Author: Albert Camus. Plot: Set in the Algerian city of Oran, this novel allegorically portrays the fight of human beings against an unstoppable force, the bubonic plague, drawing parallels with human existence and absurdity.

Author: Marcel Proust. Plot: The first volume of 'In Search of Lost Time' where the narrator's memories of childhood and experiences in high society are explored, heavily influenced by his recollections linked to a madeleine cookie.

Author: Alexandre Dumas. Plot: A tale of betrayal, hidden treasure, and revenge, as the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, transforms into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to seek vengeance on his enemies.

Author: Albert Camus. Plot: The novel explores existentialism through its protagonist, Meursault, whose indifferent attitude towards life and the events surrounding him leads to a murder and existential crisis.

Author: Voltaire. Plot: The satirical novella tells the story of Candide, a simple and innocent young man, who experiences a series of increasingly unbelievable disasters in his optimistic pursuit of the 'best of all possible worlds.'

Author: Stendhal. Plot: A psychological novel charting the rise and fall of Julien Sorel, a young man who attempts to use his wit and manipulation to ascend the social hierarchy, only to face betrayal and downfall.

Author: Albert Camus. Plot: The life of a French Algerian named Meursault, who is emotionally detached from society, and his reactions to the absurdity of existence that lead up to a senseless murder.

Author: Jules Verne. Plot: An adventurous science fiction tale about a professor and his companions who embark on a perilous journey to the Earth's core via a volcano in Iceland.