An Old-Fashioned Girl
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Polly Milton, a simple country girl who visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw's sophisticated Boston family.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Polly Milton, a simple country girl who visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw's sophisticated Boston family.
$7.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows twenty-one-year-old Ann Veronica Stanley as she rebels against her controlling father's patriarchal authority in Edwardian London.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Anna, a married socialite in Imperial Russian society, whose extramarital affair with cavalry officer Count Vronsky scandalizes Saint Petersburg and forces them to flee to Italy.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The work serves as a critical evaluation of Charles Dickens's extensive literary contributions, exploring themes, characters, and societal implications presented in his novels.
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Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
When London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in eighty days, he embarks on a race against time with his French valet Passepartout.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
When an experimental drilling machine cannot be stopped, inventor David Innes and his companion burrow five hundred miles beneath Earth's surface, emerging into Pellucidar—a hollow world within our planet.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When war erupts in Europe, three American girls sacrifice comfort to serve as nurses on a converted hospital ship.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When John Merrick's nieces grow bored during their upstate New York vacation, they decide to launch a newspaper in the small town of Millville.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Beth and Patsy accidentally become film extras in Hollywood, they're appalled by the crude state of cinema.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The work details the journey of three women, Amanda, Matilda, and Lavinia, as they set off from Boston to explore Europe, particularly their experiences aboard a ship and travels through France.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces the story "Cupid and Chow-Chow," where we meet Cupid, a cheerful young boy named for his loving nature.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces a narrative where the author reflects on the lives of six young women, each embodying resilience and purpose in the face of societal challenges.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book features an array of tales that explore themes of adventure, friendship, and the challenges faced by young characters, making it a read for children and those young at heart.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set against the backdrop of London's violent Gordon Riots of 1780, the story weaves together forbidden romances, a decades-old murder mystery, and the simple-minded Barnaby Rudge with his pet raven.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
A Wall Street lawyer hires a new copying clerk named Bartleby, who initially works diligently but soon begins refusing all tasks with the phrase "I would prefer not to.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This volume contains seventy-two poems chronicling the battles, personalities, and aftermath of the American Civil War, from John Brown's execution to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as a reference guide, listing numerous stamp dealers in the United States and some in Europe, along with providing details about relevant philatelic publications.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
When thirteen-year-old Bealby rebels against his position as a servant boy in a grand English estate, he runs away after disrupting an important weekend party.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Set in Victorian Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, a new governess hired by the wealthy Coventry family.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Anchored by the short nautical novel Billy Budd, Foretopman, it centers on an innocent young sailor drawn into a moral conflict aboard a British warship during the age of mutiny, with the enigmatic master-at-arms John Claggart and the austere Captain Vere shaping his fate.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
At its center lies Jarndyce and Jarndyce, an endless legal case in the Court of Chancery involving conflicting wills.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Wells initially denied authorship, claiming the book was written by fictional character Reginald Bliss.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
The story chronicles the formative years of a young boy named Nikolai, exploring his journey from childhood to adolescence and the experiences that shape his understanding of life, family, and society.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
A collection of short humorous essays by H. G. Wells on everyday subjects, written early in his career.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Rather than following a traditional structure, Twain presents rambling anecdotes and reflections on his life, family, and career.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This work delves into the life and works of Charles Dickens, reflecting on the social and literary context of the Victorian era.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation presents various stories and characters drawn from Dickens' broader oeuvre, reimagined for a younger audience.
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Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Socrates, back in Athens from the army, asks the young Charmides and his guardian Critias what temperance is.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central narrative of "Charmides" revolves around a beautiful young Grecian lad and his encounters with a goddess, exploring themes of love, desire, and the transcendent nature of beauty.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
It marks Tolstoy's debut at age twenty-three and launched his literary career, earning immediate acclaim from established Russian writers.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book gathers Twain's critical writings about Christian Science and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Set in post-World War I London, it follows Albert Edward Preemby, a dreamy laundry assistant who becomes convinced he is the reincarnation of an ancient Sumerian king, and his determined daughter Christina Alberta.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Intermediate
Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, carries out a murder he believes he can justify, and then has to live with it.
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Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Critias begins the story of a war between ancient Athens and the island power of Atlantis. The dialogue breaks off unfinished.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Narrated by David himself, this bildungsroman follows his journey from infancy to maturity through Victorian England.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Addressed to his former lover Lord Alfred Douglas, the letter reflects on their tumultuous relationship and the extravagance that led to Wilde's conviction for gross indecency.
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Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
When a whaling expedition goes tragically wrong, fifteen-year-old Dick Sand must command a ship with no experienced crew.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation aims to present these cherished tales in a form accessible for children, allowing them to engage with the unique adventures and moral lessons inherent in Dickens' work.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as an essay that critiques the societal changes surrounding the concepts of marriage and divorce during this time period.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
This practical guide offers advice on composing, writing, mailing, and recording personal correspondence.
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