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Micah Clarke
Arthur Conan Doyle
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Set during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, it follows young Micah Clarke as he transforms from a naive boy seeking adventure into a hardened soldier of fortune.
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Miscellaneous Aphorisms; the Soul of Man
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The aphorisms cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the nature of beauty, the complexities of relationships, and the quirks of society, often conveyed through Wilde's trademark paradoxical observations.
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Miscellanies
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The beginning of "Miscellanies" provides both a dedication and an introduction by Robert Ross, who discusses the fragmented nature of the volume while asserting Wilde's unique literary voice.
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Moby Dick; or, the Whale
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Sailor Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab, who commands the whaling ship Pequod in pursuit of Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that destroyed his leg.
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Moods
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Young Sylvia Yule navigates the passage from girlhood to womanhood, caught between two men: Geoffrey Moor, whom she cherishes as a friend, and Adam Warwick, whom she passionately loves.
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Moral Emblems
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines both poetry and art, as it features woodcut illustrations by the author himself.
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Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
This work likely explores themes of friendship, personal growth, and the contrasts between urban and rural life.
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Mr. Britling Sees It Through
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows the writer Mr. Britling and his household in rural Essex as they navigate the outbreak and devastation of World War I. When war erupts, a German student must leave, and later Mr. Britling's son Hugh joins the fighting.
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Mr. Pickwick's Christmas
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This work serves as an extension of the adventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions, the Pickwickians, during their Christmas festivities at the Manor Farm.
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Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative unfolds through Mrs. Lirriper's perspective as she recounts the various eccentricities of her lodgers and her life.
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Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative reflects the concerns and contributions of her household management, shaped by her experience as a proprietor over many years.
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Mugby Junction
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
A retired gentleman explores railway lines branching from Mugby Junction, encountering mysterious tales along the way.
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My Friend the Murderer
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative revolves around the character Wolf Tone Maloney, a notorious convict connected to a series of gruesome murders.
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My Friend the Murderer, and Other Mysteries and Adventures
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The series introduces the notorious Wolf Tone Maloney, a convicted murderer who has turned Queen's evidence in exchange for his life, unfolding tales that delve into the complexities of morality, guilt, and justice.
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New Arabian Nights
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work in English-language short fiction features tales set in modern Europe but styled after the nested structure of "One Thousand and One Nights.
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New Poems, and Variant Readings
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation includes poems that reveal Stevenson's private thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply intimate and personal.
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Nicholas Nickleby
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
After his father's death, young Nicholas must support his mother and sister, seeking help from their wealthy but cold-hearted uncle Ralph.
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Notes from the Underground
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Intermediate
A retired official in St. Petersburg sets down his bitter, contradictory thoughts on reason and free will, then recalls episodes from his youth.
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Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows orphan Oliver Twist, who escapes a workhouse and finds himself in London among a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
An orphan escapes his brutal workhouse existence only to fall into London's criminal underworld, where a gang of child pickpockets operates under the sinister Fagin.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 2 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This second volume continues the journey of orphan Oliver Twist through London's criminal underworld.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This final volume follows orphan Oliver Twist as he becomes entangled with a criminal gang in London.
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Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress. Illustrated
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Illustrated by Charles Dickens" by Charles Dickens is a novel originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839.
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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
The narrator escapes one Pacific island only to join a troubled Australian whaling ship bound for Tahiti.
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On Picket Duty, and Other Tales
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening tale, "On Picket Duty," explores the lives and emotions of soldiers stationed on the frontlines during the American Civil War, focusing on themes of love, camaraderie, and sacrifice.
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On the Decay of the Art of Lying
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Twain humorously proposes that lying is not only a necessity but a refined practice that requires understanding and cultivation.
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On the Improvement of the Understanding
Baruch Spinoza
Early modern · Intermediate
Spinoza's unfinished early treatise on method: how the mind can be freed from error and guided towards true knowledge.
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Orthodoxy
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
In this work, Chesterton responds to critiques of his earlier writings, particularly "Heretics," by presenting his own affirmative philosophy centered on Christian orthodoxy.
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Our Mutual Friend
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Dickens's final completed work centers on money and its power to shape lives.
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Out of Time's Abyss
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The final installment of the Caspak trilogy follows Bradley after his mysterious disappearance from Fort Dinosaur.
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Ozma of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Dorothy is swept overboard during a storm at sea, she washes ashore in the Land of Ev with a talking hen named Billina.
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Pauline's Passion and Punishment
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human emotion, focusing on the life of a woman named Pauline who navigates her tumultuous relationships and seeks retribution against her unfaithful partner.
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Pellucidar
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The story revolves around David Innes, who embarks on a journey to the inner world of Pellucidar, a strange realm that exists at the core of the Earth, where time and societal norms differ greatly from the outer world.
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Presented as translated memoirs of Joan's fictional page, Louis de Conte, the novel chronicles her journey from peasant girl to military commander.
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Narrated by a fictional childhood friend and secretary to Joan, the story follows her rise from peasant girl to military commander.
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Phaedo
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Phaedo recounts the last day of Socrates' life, spent in prison discussing with his friends whether the soul survives death.
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Phaedrus
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Walking outside the walls of Athens, Socrates and Phaedrus exchange speeches about love and then discuss what makes speaking and writing good.
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Pictures from Italy
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Dickens's account of a year's travels with his family through France and Italy, from Genoa to Rome, Naples and Venice.
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Poems
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
At the start of the collection, the author includes three dedications, setting a tone of friendship and shared struggles against despair and doubt.
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Poems, with the Ballad of Reading Gaol
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Oscar Wilde's collected poems, including "The Sphinx", "Ravenna" and "The Ballad of Reading Gaol".
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Prayers Written at Vailima, and a Lowden Sabbath Morn
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived.
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Elizabeth Bennet, who must learn to see past first impressions and hasty judgments.
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Proserpine and Midas
Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Based on Ovid's tale of Proserpine's abduction by Pluto, this blank verse drama reimagines the ancient myth from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the bond between mother Ceres and daughter Proserpine.
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Protagoras
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Socrates takes a young friend to meet the famous sophist Protagoras, and the two argue over whether virtue can be taught.
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Proverb Stories
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The beginning of the book introduces the story "Kitty’s Class Day," where the lively young girl, Kitty, is excited about attending a significant event but feels the pressure of appearance and social status.
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Queen Zixi of IX; or, the Story of the Magic Cloak
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When fairies create a magical cloak that grants one wish to its wearer, they send it to the kingdom of Noland, where it falls into the hands of a young girl whose brother has just become king.
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Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843, Vol. 1 of 2
Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
This work chronicles Shelley's journeys through Europe with her son and his university friends, returning to Italy where she had lived with her late husband and lost two children.
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Redburn. His First Voyage
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
His First Voyage" by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1849.
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