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Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
This work is a fictional narrative that revolves around the life and experiences of a traveling Cheap Jack—a street vendor known for selling various goods through lively and entertaining patter.
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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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Plato
Ancient · Introductory
On his way to answer the charge of impiety, Socrates meets Euthyphro, who is prosecuting his own father, and asks him what piety is.
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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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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the work introduces a series of fables adapted from Aesop and other traditions.
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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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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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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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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in Denmark, the play follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius, who murdered Hamlet's father to seize the throne and marry Hamlet's mother.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This volume gathers eight previously published Sherlock Holmes stories, spanning cases from 1893 to 1917.
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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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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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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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Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Socrates asks Ion, a prize-winning reciter of Homer, whether his skill comes from knowledge or from inspiration.
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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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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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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The play dramatizes the conspiracy to assassinate the Roman dictator Julius Caesar and the civil war that follows.
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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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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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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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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The drama follows England's troubled monarch as rebellion brews among nobles, while his son Prince Hal wastes time in taverns with the disreputable Sir John Falstaff.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Prince Hal moves closer to kingship while the aging Falstaff revels in London's underworld, expecting rewards when his companion becomes king.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It depicts England's crumbling hold on France following Henry V's sudden death, as noble rivalries and personal ambitions threaten the kingdom from within.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It chronicles the political chaos surrounding England's weak king as ambitious nobles scheme for power and influence.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The play plunges England into chaos as the Wars of the Roses rage on.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The drama unfolds through royal intrigue, political manipulation, and personal ambition as Cardinal Wolsey schemes against Queen Katherine while King Henry pursues Anne Bullen.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When France demands John surrender his throne to his nephew Arthur, a succession crisis erupts into war.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows King Lear's catastrophic decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It chronicles the dramatic downfall of England's King Richard II, who ruled from 1377 to 1399.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Determined to seize the throne despite being unloved and physically deformed, Richard manipulates, deceives, and murders his way through the English court.
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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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Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Two fathers ask the generals Laches and Nicias how to educate their sons, and Socrates turns the conversation to the question of what courage is.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Outraged and heartbroken, Lady Windermere turns to another admirer who has confessed his love.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
This sequel to "Little Women" follows Jo Bhaer and her husband as they run an unconventional school at Plumfield.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The King of Navarre and three companions vow to avoid women for three years to pursue study and fasting.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
This anthology captures the essence of life in rural Canada, often focusing on themes of innocence, morality, and social dynamics through the experiences of relatable characters.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The opening portion of the collection introduces a story about Prudence and her twin brother Murray, who grapple with their domineering Uncle Abimelech after their father's death.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the collection introduces various characters through a prism of emotions and relationships.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
Among the characters featured are Sidney Richmond, a young woman grappling with her desire for connection beyond her mundane existence, and Jeffrey Miller, a devoted friend to the lovely Sara Stuart, whose life may be changing dramatically.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
Many of the stories delve into relationships, choices, and societal expectations, featuring relatable characters navigating their personal journeys.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The stories feature relatable characters, such as Lovell Stevens, Josephine Elliott, and Paul, who navigate life's challenges with empathy and resilience, making the collection a reflective and heartfelt read.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the book presents "A Christmas Dream," where a little girl named Effie expresses her disenchantment with Christmas, feeling it has become repetitive and boring.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
This volume contains enchanting tales that weave together themes of magic, nature, and the gentle power of kindness, primarily featuring various fairy characters in whimsical settings.
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Plato
Ancient · Introductory
At a wrestling school, Socrates talks with the boys Lysis and Menexenus about what makes someone a friend.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When a Scottish general receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king, his ambition ignites.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The narrative centers around a young girl named Marjorie, who celebrates her twelfth birthday and experiences magical encounters that teach her valuable lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of seeing the beauty in everyday life.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Fifteen-year-old Mary Louise Burrows faces a devastating accusation: her grandfather stands suspected of treason against the United States.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
The second book in the Bluebird series features fifteen-year-old Mary Louise Burrows facing a new mystery involving the contemporary struggle for Irish independence.
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