The Go-Between
by L.P. Hartley
Similar to 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', it delves into complex emotional landscapes and social conventions of the time.
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Like 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', this novel intricately examines the struggles of women within rigid social structures.
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Madame Bovary
by Gustave Flaubert
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The Age of Innocence
by Edith Wharton
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Atonement
by Ian McEwan
The themes of love, longing, and miscommunication resonate well with those found in 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
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This book, much like 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', addresses strong female agency and societal resistance.
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The Portrait of a Lady
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Jude the Obscure
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The Woman in White
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