Certainly that friend of yours can find lots of stuff on the classic books other than Shekspear's. Brontes' , Dickens's, Jane Austin's, Nathaniel Howthorn's, London's , Mark Twain's, ...
THese are some of the links I found by googling Jack London book reviews:
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I'm sure your friend can find more texts.
I think the last link I provided here will meet your friend's needs.