Dark Retellings of Classic Books Like ‘Jane Eyre,’ ‘Frankenstein’ and More

New York Times - Oct 8, 2026

The best-selling author Kat Dunn recommends some of her favorite modern retellings, of “Jane Eyre,” “Frankenstein” and more.

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