Middlemarch, written by George Eliot, is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Victorian realism, known for its intricate portrayal of provincial life and exploration of social and psychological themes.

Oliver Twist is the central character and protagonist of Charles Dickens' novel of the same name. The story follows his journey as an orphan navigating the harsh realities of Victorian society.

Emily Brontë, author of "Wuthering Heights," is renowned for her exploration of the Gothic and supernatural elements in her writing, creating a distinct and atmospheric style.

Edward Rochester is the enigmatic and passionate love interest of Jane Eyre in Charlotte Brontë's novel. His complex character and troubled past add depth to the story.

H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" presents a dystopian vision of the future, where industrialization has created a stark divide between the wealthy Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks.

Tess Durbeyfield is the central character and protagonist of Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." The story follows her struggles and misfortunes as she navigates the rigid social conventions of Victorian society.

Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" delves into the duality of human nature, contrasting the beautiful and hedonistic Dorian with his decaying portrait, which reflects his inner corruption.

Abel Magwitch, a former convict, is the mysterious benefactor who provides Pip with his fortune in Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations."

Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" delves into the themes of social class, wealth, and morality through the journey of Pip, a young orphan who inherits a fortune.

Jim Hawkins is the young protagonist of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel "Treasure Island," who embarks on a journey to find a hidden treasure.

Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" explores the duality of human nature and the boundaries between reality and illusion through the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the monstrous Mr. Hyde.

Heathcliff is the passionate and brooding antihero of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," whose intense love for Catherine Earnshaw drives the tragic events of the story.

George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss" is set in a rural village and explores the themes of love, loss, and social injustice through the story of Maggie Tulliver.

Septimus Harding is the protagonist of Anthony Trollope's novel "The Warden," a mild-mannered clergyman who becomes embroiled in a controversy over the funds of his cathedral.

Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" explores the themes of identity, morality, and the nature of art through the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful.