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The Patchwork Girl of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When a magical accident turns Ojo's uncle to stone, the young boy must embark on a quest to gather five rare ingredients for a counterspell.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would age instead of himself, his desire becomes terrifyingly real.
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The Poison Belt
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
Professor Challenger summons his companions to his Sussex home with urgent instructions to bring oxygen.
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The Power of Darkness
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
This dark peasant tragedy follows Nikita, a farmhand who embarks on a path of moral destruction through seduction, adultery, and conspiracy to murder.
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The Refugees
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The story is set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Huguenot persecution in France, focusing on the intertwined lives of Amory de Catinat, a soldier in the Blue Guard of Louis XIV, and his cousin Adele Catinat, the daughter of a prosperous Huguenot merchant.
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
After Holmes's apparent death in 1893's "The Final Problem," Doyle faced intense pressure to revive his detective.
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The Sea Fairies
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Young Trot and her loyal companion Cap'n Bill are transformed into mermaids and venture into an enchanting underwater world.
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The Sign of the Four
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
When Mary Morstan seeks Sherlock Holmes's help regarding her missing father and mysterious annual gifts of pearls, the investigation leads to a buried treasure, a vengeful one-legged man, and murder.
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The Story Girl
L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
It follows young cousins and their friends spending a summer on a Prince Edward Island farm, captivated by their cousin Sara Stanley—the Story Girl—whose gift for storytelling brings magic to everyday life.
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The Tempest
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
On a remote island, the exiled magician Prospero lives with his daughter Miranda and two servants—a monster and a spirit.
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Two best friends from Verona travel to Milan, where romantic entanglements test their loyalty.
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The Two Noble Kinsmen
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Based on Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale," it tells the story of two inseparable cousins, Palamon and Arcite, whose deep friendship shatters when both fall in love with Princess Emilia from their prison window.
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The Undying Fire: A Contemporary Novel
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
This modern retelling of the Book of Job follows schoolmaster Job Huss, whose life has collapsed under a series of tragedies: a school epidemic, fatal accidents, his son's death in war, and his own cancer diagnosis.
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The Valley of Fear
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
In this fourth Sherlock Holmes mystery, the detective receives a coded warning about a plot against a country gentleman named Douglas.
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The Waif Woman
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This tale, influenced by Icelandic sagas, delves into themes of vanity, greed, and the supernatural, as it explores the dynamics of human relationships through complex female characters and their interactions within a pastoral setting.
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The White Company
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
Set during the Hundred Years' War in 1366-1367, it follows young Alleyne as he leaves his sheltered abbey life to discover the world.
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The Wild Knight and Other Poems
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Introductory
Chesterton's whimsical yet style captures the contrasts of joy and sorrow, questioning morality, and exploring the nature of belief in a changing world.
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The Winter's Tale
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When King Leontes becomes consumed by unfounded jealousy, suspecting his pregnant wife of infidelity with his childhood friend, he unleashes a tragedy that shatters his family and kingdom.
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The Wonderful Visit
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
When an angel from the "Land of Dreams" is mistaken for a bird and shot by a country vicar, he finds himself stranded in Victorian England.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When a cyclone sweeps young Dorothy and her dog Toto from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, she discovers only one way home: she must destroy the Wicked Witch of the West.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 07
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume includes the novel "Prince Otto," which follows the titular character, a prince of the fictional principality of Grünewald, as he embarks on various adventures that intertwine love, politics, and personal reflection.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 10
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume includes the stories "The Misadventures of John Nicholson" and "Kidnapped," following themes of misfortune, adventure, and personal struggle.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The book features David Balfour, a character thrust into complex political intrigue and personal peril following the events surrounding the Appin murder.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 14
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume features notable works such as "A Child's Garden of Verses," which captures the essence of childhood wonder through a series of poems that explore themes of imagination, nature, and the everyday experiences of children.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 15
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume was likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting Stevenson’s flair for adventure and complex characters.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
At the start of the volume, the opening scenes of "The Taming of the Shrew" introduce Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a playful ruse by a lord and his servants, who seek to convince him that he is, in fact, a nobleman.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 4 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume is notable for featuring several of his historical and political plays such as "King John," "King Richard II," and "Henry IV.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This collection encompasses the playwright's diverse repertoire, traditionally organized into histories, tragedies, and comedies.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 6 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume includes works such as "King Henry VIII," "Troilus and Cressida," "Coriolanus," and "Titus Andronicus," reflective of the late 16th to early 17th centuries.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 7 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume forms part of the Cambridge Shakespeare series, edited by William George Clark, William Aldis Wright, and John Glover.
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 8 of 9]
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume specifically includes plays such as "Hamlet," "King Lear," and "Othello," among others.
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The Wrong Box
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Two elderly brothers are the last survivors of a tontine—a financial scheme where the final survivor claims everything.
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Thirty Strange Stories
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
The stories feature a range of characters, such as the shy orchid enthusiast Winter-Wedderburn from "The Strange Orchid," who finds himself in a bizarre and potentially perilous situation.
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Three Days in the Village, and Other Sketches
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The title story chronicles Tolstoy's life on his estate and visits to nearby villages, revealing stark contrasts between worlds.
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Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Introductory
When Alice climbs through a mirror into a fantastical world, she discovers everything is reversed—including logic itself.
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Timon of Athens
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It follows a wealthy Athenian gentleman who generously lavishes gifts and money on friends and flatterers until his fortune runs dry.
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Titus Andronicus
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Roman general Titus returns victorious from war with Tamora, Queen of the Goths, as his prisoner.
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To Be Read at Dusk
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
The narrative falls within the gothic genre, as it weaves themes of mystery, the supernatural, and psychological tension, exploring the inexplicable and the nature of belief in ghosts.
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Tom Sawyer Abroad
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim accidentally stow away on a futuristic hot air balloon bound for Europe.
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Tom Sawyer, Detective
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
The story follows Tom Sawyer as he attempts to solve a mysterious murder, serving as a playful parody of the popular detective novels of its era.
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious treasure map in a dead pirate's sea chest, he sets sail with a crew to find Captain Flint's buried gold.
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Troilus and Cressida
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set during the Trojan War, it follows two intertwined plots: a doomed love affair between Trojan prince Troilus and Cressida, and the Greek commanders' struggle to rouse proud Achilles into battle against Hector.
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Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of Duke Orsino.
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Twelve Stories and a Dream
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
This compilation comprises twelve short stories, each offering an unique perspective on human nature, technology, and fantastical elements.
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Two Gentlemen of Verona
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The work centers around themes of love, friendship, and betrayal as it follows two companions, Valentine and Proteus, who experience complicated romantic entanglements with two women, Silvia and Julia.
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Vera; or, the Nihilists
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Set in imperial Russia, the play follows Vera, a barmaid who transforms into the Nihilists' top assassin after her brother is imprisoned.
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What Men Live by, and Other Tales
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The title story follows Simon, a poor shoemaker who encounters a mysterious naked stranger near a chapel.
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Where Love Is There God Is Also
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
This literary work reflects on themes of faith, compassion, and the importance of living for a higher purpose.
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