Which classic novel was originally published with minimal success until its publisher completely rebranded it with a new cover design and marketing campaign focused on its controversial themes?

Throughout publishing history, authors and publishers have made strategic branding decisions that transformed books from obscure works to cultural phenomena. Sometimes a title change, cover redesign, or marketing approach completely altered a book's trajectory in the marketplace. Test your knowledge of these famous literary product transformations that changed publishing history!

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' (1925), which sold poorly until its 1940s rebrand as an American classic
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813), which gained popularity after a Victorian-era rebranding with romantic illustrations
Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' (1851), which became a bestseller after a 1920s rebrand highlighting its adventure elements
George Orwell's '1984' (1949), which needed a complete visual overhaul in the 1960s to reach mainstream success