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Going into Society
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Through his journey, the story examines themes of ambition, societal values, and the often deceptive nature of appearances.
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Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work captures the experiences of a Chinese immigrant, Ah Song Hi, as he travels to America—a land he believes to be filled with opportunity and freedom.
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Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Pip, a young orphan living with his sister and her blacksmith husband on England's coastal marshes.
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Greybeards at Play: Literature and Art for Old Gentlemen
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This book presents whimsical reflections on life, nature, and the essence of childhood from the perspective of aging gentlemen.
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Hard Times
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, it satirizes the harsh social and economic conditions of Victorian England.
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Heretics
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
In twenty provocative chapters, Chesterton challenges the leading intellectuals of his era, including George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
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His Last Bow
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This volume gathers eight previously published Sherlock Holmes stories, spanning cases from 1893 to 1917.
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History of a Six Weeks' Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
This work chronicles two journeys: a daring elopement across Europe in 1814 and a fateful summer at Lake Geneva in 1816 that inspired "Frankenstein".
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Holiday Romance
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several young characters, bringing to life their imaginative adventures filled with playful antics.
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Holly Berries from Dickens
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as a thematic compilation that celebrates virtues such as love, forgiveness, duty, and the human spirit, capturing the essence of Dickens's moral vision and literary style.
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Hospital Sketches
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Advanced
Through her fictional narrator Tribulation Periwinkle, Alcott chronicles her journey to Georgetown and her experiences tending wounded soldiers from the Battle of Fredericksburg.
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How to Tell a Story, and Other Essays
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Mark Twain explains how a humorous story should be told aloud, with examples, followed by a few other short pieces.
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Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
Friedrich Nietzsche
Modern · Advanced
The opening divisions of Nietzsche's book of aphorisms "for free spirits": on first and last things, the history of the moral feelings, and the religious life.
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Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
The likely topic of the book revolves around the pursuit of justice and the intricacies of criminal psychology through a lens of detailed storytelling.
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I and My Chimney
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This piece explores themes of domesticity and individuality through the relationship between the narrator and his old chimney, which he elevates to a position of prominence in the household.
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Impressions of America
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This book captures Wilde's observations and reflections during his tour of the United States in 1882, an era characterized by industrial growth and cultural shifts.
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In Defence of Harriet Shelley
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
This work serves as a social commentary and a defense of Harriet Shelley, the first wife of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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In the Days of the Comet
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
When a mysterious green comet enters Earth's atmosphere, it transforms humanity's consciousness, replacing anger and greed with clarity and compassion.
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In the Fourth Year: Anticipations of a World Peace
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Written as World War I drew to a close, Wells advocates for establishing a League of Nations to secure lasting peace.
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In the South Seas
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stevenson's journey, as he reflects on his declining health and the decision to explore the South Seas.
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Intentions
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Wilde’s exploration indicates a belief in the transformative and essential role of art in society, while suggesting that modern realism diminishes creativity and beauty.
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Irish Impressions
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
This work presents the author's reflections on Irish culture, politics, and the contrasts between England and Ireland through a personal lens.
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Is Shakespeare Dead?
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
In this work, Twain grapples with long-standing debates over who truly wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare, questioning the historical record and delving into the inconsistencies surrounding the poet's life.
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Island Nights' Entertainments
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The opening tale, "The Beach of Falesá," introduces the character John Wiltshire, who arrives on the island of Falesá after spending years living among the natives of a nearby low island.
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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Based on a real Revolutionary War veteran's memoir, it follows Israel Potter from the Battle of Bunker Hill through capture by the British and escape to England.
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Jack and Jill
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
Two best friends suffer a devastating sledding accident that leaves Jack with a broken leg and Jill with a potentially crippling back injury.
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Jo's Boys
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The final book in the Little Women series follows the March sisters' children and Plumfield's original students as they navigate adulthood.
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Joan and Peter: The Story of an Education
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Following two orphaned children through late-Victorian and Edwardian England, the story chronicles their turbulent upbringing as competing guardians battle over their education.
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John Dough and the Cherub
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When a French baker accidentally uses magical elixir in his gingerbread dough, he creates John Dough—a living, intelligent gingerbread man.
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John Marr and Other Poems
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville privately printed only twenty-five copies at his own expense for family and friends.
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Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
Set during Tarzan's late teenage years in the African jungle, these tales explore his struggles between his human nature and ape upbringing.
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Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Seventeen-year-old David Balfour's life takes a dark turn when his uncle betrays him, leading to his kidnapping and forced voyage to colonial servitude.
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Kidnapped (Illustrated)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Seventeen-year-old David Balfour journeys to claim his inheritance, only to be betrayed by his uncle and sold into slavery aboard a ship bound for the American colonies.
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Kilmeny of the Orchard
L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
As Eric Marshall falls deeply in love with Kilmeny, she refuses his marriage proposal, convinced her disability would burden his future.
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King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The work presents a fictional monologue in which King Leopold II of Belgium defends his brutal rule over the Congo Free State.
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Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
Arthur Kipps, an orphaned shop boy, unexpectedly inherits a fortune that thrusts him into unfamiliar social circles.
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Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening story, "Kitty's Class Day," focuses on a young girl named Kitty as she prepares for an exciting event in her life, filled with plans and aspirations about her attire and how she hopes to present herself at the occasion.
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Lady Susan
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows the cunning Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful and widow described as "the most accomplished coquette in England," as she manipulates those around her for personal gain.
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Outraged and heartbroken, Lady Windermere turns to another admirer who has confessed his love.
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Lay Morals, and Other Papers
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work encompasses Stevenson's thoughts on ethics, education, and the complexities of moral conduct, particularly in relation to societal expectations and personal integrity.
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Leo Tolstoy
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
This work delves into the life, philosophy, and literary contributions of Leo Tolstoy, providing insights into his characters and the complex ideas woven throughout his novels and ethical writings.
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Life on the Mississippi
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing the art of navigating the ever-changing waters.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Twain recounts his youthful experiences training as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, learning to navigate the ever-changing waters under veteran pilot Horace Bixby's guidance.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 10
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing his apprenticeship under veteran pilot Horace Bixby.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 11
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, then follows his return journey decades later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 12
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travel observations.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his observations from a return journey years later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 3
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's memories of training as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travels down the same waterway decades after.
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