A Tale of Two Cities LITE(tm)
— by Charles Dickens

A man in love with a girl who loves another man who looks just like him has his head chopped off in France because of a mean lady who knits.

Crime and Punishment LITE(tm)
— by Fyodor Dostoevski

A man sends a nasty letter to a pawnbroker, but later feels guilty and apologizes.

The Odyssey LITE(tm)
— by Homer

After working late, a valiant warrior gets lost on his way home.