My Antonia, a novel by Willa Cather published in 1918, delves into the lives of immigrants in the Midwest. It stands as one of her most acclaimed and widely recognized works.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel The Great Gatsby centers on Jay Gatsby, a man driven by romantic aspirations. Gatsby embodies the American struggle between idealism and materialism.

The Andrew Carnegie Reader, released in 1992 by the University of Pittsburgh Press, features a curated collection of Carnegie's writings on business and philanthropy. Notable inclusions are "The Age of Steel" and "The Gospel of Wealth According to St. Andrew."

Oscar Wilde's 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is a significant work within the Aestheticist movement. The story follows Dorian, a vain and hedonistic character who wishes to remain perpetually youthful and attractive. Instead of Dorian aging, his portrait bears the marks of time and corruption, remaining hidden until the novel's conclusion.