A very tragic love story is 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy. Anna, a married woman, falls in love with Count Vronsky. She leaves her husband and son to be with him, but she is ostracized by society. Their relationship faces many difficulties and in the end, Anna, unable to bear the situation, throws herself under a train, ending her life in a tragic way.
The story of Tristan and Isolde is a tragic love story. Tristan is a knight who falls in love with Isolde, who is betrothed to his uncle, King Mark. Their love is forbidden and they struggle against the constraints of loyalty, honor, and social expectations. In the end, their love leads to much sorrow and death. Also, in 'La Traviata' by Verdi (based on 'The Lady of the Camellias' by Dumas), Violetta, a courtesan, falls in love with Alfredo. But their love is thwarted by society and her past, and she dies a tragic death.
Romeo and Juliet is a very well - known classic tragic love story. The two young lovers from feuding families fall in love at first sight. But their families' hatred and the circumstances lead to their tragic deaths. Another one is Tristan and Isolde. Their love is forbidden due to Tristan's loyalty to his king and lord, Isolde's husband. Their love is filled with passion and longing, yet ends in sorrow.
Another example could be from some Greek mythology. Apollo's love for Hyacinthus was tragic. Hyacinthus was accidentally killed, and Apollo was left mourning the loss of his beloved. While not exactly the same as modern gay relationships, it shows the theme of tragic love between two male figures.
In 'Tristan and Isolde', their love is doomed from the start. Isolde is betrothed to another, but she and Tristan fall in love. They are constantly fighting against the forces that keep them apart, including loyalty to kingdoms and social expectations. Their love ultimately leads to their deaths. Also, the story of 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy is tragic. Anna leaves her husband for Count Vronsky, but society shuns her, and in the end, she is driven to despair and takes her own life.
A well - known classic love story is 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. Jane, a plain - looking governess, falls in love with Mr. Rochester, her employer. Their relationship faces many obstacles, including Rochester's hidden past. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald also involves love. Gatsby is in love with Daisy, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and the corruption of the Jazz Age. Then there's 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy, which shows the doomed love of Anna for Vronsky and the consequences of their affair in the rigid society of 19th - century Russia.
One classic is 'Twilight'. Bella is in a love triangle between Edward, the vampire, and Jacob, the werewolf. Their different natures add complexity to the relationship.
One of the best is 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare. It's a tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families. Their love is intense and passionate, but ultimately doomed by the hatred between their families.
Well, in 'Twilight', there is a love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob. Bella loves Edward, a vampire, but Jacob, a werewolf, also has strong feelings for her. Then there's 'The Great Gatsby' where Daisy is in a love triangle of sorts with Gatsby and Tom. Gatsby is in love with Daisy who is married to Tom.
Some tragic ghost stories include 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. The ghost of Rebecca haunts the new Mrs. de Winter, and there's a sense of tragedy throughout as she tries to deal with the shadow of the previous wife. Then there's the story of 'The Woman in Black'. This ghost story is full of tragedy as the woman in black is out for revenge and her presence brings death and misfortune to those who encounter her.
A classic tragic love novel is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Gatsby is in love with Daisy, but their relationship is doomed due to differences in social class and Daisy's own self - centered nature. Then there's 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway. The love between the protagonist and Catherine Barkley is overshadowed by the horrors of war, and ultimately ends in sorrow. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë can also be considered. Jane's love for Mr. Rochester is tested by secrets and social barriers.
In 'Call Me by Your Name', although it has some beautiful moments, it can also be seen as a tragic gay love story. The relationship between Elio and Oliver is short - lived and filled with the pain of separation. Their summer love is restricted by time and the different paths they have to take in life. It shows the bittersweet nature of gay love in a world that may not always be accepting.