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Dombey and Son
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping firm owner obsessed with having a son to inherit his business, who coldly neglects his devoted daughter Florence.
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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The story continues the adventures of Dorothy Gale, who finds herself in the magical Land of Oz once more, accompanied by familiar characters and new companions.
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Dot and Tot of Merryland
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
A young girl named Dot and a little boy named Tot discover a magical land by floating down a river through a tunnel.
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Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
Stevenson doesn't romanticize his city—he explores its darker history, including plague victims, notorious criminals, and the grim inspiration behind "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
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Editorial Wild Oats
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Through a series of anecdotes and whimsical commentary, Twain presents an entertaining portrayal of the challenges and humorous missteps of writing for various publications.
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Eight Cousins
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Thirteen-year-old Rose Campbell, a sickly orphan and heiress, finds herself living with her great aunts until her guardian Uncle Alec arrives from abroad.
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Eight Cousins; or, the Aunt-Hill
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Thirteen-year-old orphan Rose Campbell arrives at her wealthy family's estate, sickly and uncertain of her future.
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Eight or Nine Wise Words About Letter-Writing
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
This practical guide offers advice on composing, writing, mailing, and recording personal correspondence.
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Emily of New Moon
L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
When young Emily Starr loses her father to tuberculosis, she's sent to live with her stern aunts at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island.
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Emma
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
Set in the village of Highbury, it follows Emma Woodhouse, a privileged young woman who fancies herself a matchmaker.
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Essays and Lectures
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
The opening portion introduces his essay titled "The Rise of Historical Criticism," outlining the evolution of criticism as a reaction to authority and the development of democracy, philosophy, and science in thought.
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Essays in the Art of Writing
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This work explores various facets of the writing process and the nature of literature, emphasizing the significance of style, the moral responsibilities of authors, and personal reflections on works.
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Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The essays delve into topics such as the appreciation of unpleasant places, the merits of idleness, and the contemplation of mortality, revealing both his artistic sensibilities and moral insights.
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Essays of Travel
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book reflects Stevenson's experiences and observations as he journeys from Europe to America, providing insight into the lives of the emigrants with whom he shares his voyage.
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Essays on Paul Bourget
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book focuses on the observations and interpretations made by French writer Paul Bourget about American society, offering Twain's insights and humorous critiques on those impressions.
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Eugenics and Other Evils
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book discusses the eugenics movement, its philosophical implications, and the dangers it poses to individual freedoms, morality, and societal structure.
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Europe and Elsewhere
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The work reflects Twain's observations and experiences from his travels throughout Europe and addresses various themes including culture, politics, and social issues.
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Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Captain Elias Stormfield embarks on a cosmic journey to Heaven, where he discovers an afterlife vastly different from conventional expectations.
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Extracts from Adam's Diary, Translated from the Original Ms
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Through Adam's bemused perspective, Twain reimagines the Garden of Eden as Eve arrives—a chattering "creature with the long hair" who insists on naming everything.
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Fables
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The book explores moral lessons and human experiences through a series of whimsical narratives, each featuring unique characters and situations that reflect on virtues and vices.
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Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, Popular Education, Decembrists, Moral Tales
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the work introduces a series of fables adapted from Aesop and other traditions.
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Falkner: A Novel
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
When six-year-old orphan Elizabeth Raby saves Rupert Falkner from suicide, he adopts her and raises her as his own.
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Familiar Studies of Men and Books
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The book reflects Stevenson's observations and commentary on various notable figures in literature and history, exploring their influences and contributions through a critical yet affectionate lens.
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Fancies Versus Fads
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
With a whimsical and satirical tone, the author examines contemporary topics ranging from nursery rhymes to legal debates, suggesting a nostalgic yearning for lost simplicity amidst the complexities of modern life.
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Father Damien: An Open Letter to the Reverend Dr. Hyde of Honolulu
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book serves as an open letter in response to Reverend Dr. Hyde's disparaging comments about Father Damien, a missionary who dedicated his life to caring for leprosy patients on Molokai.
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Father Sergius
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
After discovering his fiancée's affair with the Tsar, proud Prince Stepan Kasatsky abandons his promising future to become a monk.
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Feeding the Mind
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Advanced
This work discusses the often-overlooked importance of nurturing one's mental faculties, paralleling it to the care we dedicate to feeding our bodies.
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Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Written as biting satire, it ruthlessly attacks the novels of James Fenimore Cooper, particularly his Leatherstocking Tales.
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First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and Rule of Life
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Divided into four books, Wells presents his beliefs on metaphysics, conduct, and human purpose.
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Floor Games; a Companion Volume to "Little Wars"
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
In a humorously dictatorial tone, Wells argues that the best indoor games require floor space, toy soldiers, wooden blocks, and imagination.
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Flower Fables
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
These fables explore themes of kindness, love, and moral lessons through the whimsical adventures of fairies and other mystical beings, each story conveying important virtues as they interact with the world around them.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Facing bankruptcy after a failed business investment, the sixty-year-old Twain embarked on a lecture tour across the British Empire to escape $100,000 in debt.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 1" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 2" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 3
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 3" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 4
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 4" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 5
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 5" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 6
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 6" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 7
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Part 7" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897.
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For Love of the King: A Burmese Masque
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The work can be categorized as a masque or pantomimic play, reflecting Wilde's characteristic lush style and fascination with Eastern aesthetics.
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Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature from different body parts in an unorthodox experiment.
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Fruits of Culture
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
This satirical work exposes the Russian landed aristocracy's condescending attitudes toward peasants during a time of social upheaval.
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Further Chronicles of Avonlea
L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
This sequel to "Chronicles of Avonlea" presents fifteen tales about the inhabitants of the fictional village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island.
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G. F. Watts
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The work explores the life and artistic journey of George Frederick Watts, a notable English painter and sculptor who emerged during the 19th century.
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George Bernard Shaw
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism.
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George Silverman's Explanation
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This subtle and introspective work explores themes of identity, moral struggle, and the influence of one's upbringing.
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Glinda of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The fourteenth and final book in Baum's original Oz series follows Princess Ozma and Dorothy as they journey to a remote corner of Oz to prevent war between the Flatheads and Skeezers.
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God, the Invisible King
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Written during World War I, Wells presents his personal religious beliefs while explicitly rejecting traditional Christianity and the doctrine of the Trinity.
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