introspective
Shorts: The Garden Party
1922
A sharp exploration of class disparity and personal awakening set against the backdrop of an affluent garden party.
Summer
1917
A poignant exploration of desire and disillusionment in a small New England town.
A Passage To India
1924
A profound exploration of cultural conflict and misunderstanding during the British Raj.
Oroonoko
1688
A tragic tale of nobility, betrayal, and love in the face of the brutal realities of slavery
The Painted Veil
1925
A poignant exploration of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of colonial Hong Kong.
The Book of Tea
1906
An elegant meditation on the art, philosophy, and cultural significance of tea in Japan.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
1916
An introspective journey through the formative years of an artist grappling with identity and rebellion.
The Sun Also Rises
1926
A poignant exploration of love, disillusionment, and the aimless wanderings of the Lost Generation.
Notes from the Underground
1864
A deep dive into the conflicted psyche of a man grappling with existential despair and societal alienation.
Arrowsmith
1925
A gripping exploration of scientific integrity, ambition, and the quest for truth in early 20th-century America.