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Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in Verona, Italy, it tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families—the Montagues and Capulets.
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Rose in Bloom
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
This sequel to "Eight Cousins" follows Rose Campbell as she returns from Europe and navigates nineteenth-century society.
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Roughing It, Part 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It chronicles young Twain's adventures through the American West from 1861–1867, including his stagecoach journey to Nevada Territory, encounters in Salt Lake City, gold and silver prospecting ventures, real-estate speculation, and travels to Hawaii.
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Roughing It, Part 3
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book chronicles Twain's adventures through the American West from 1861-1867, including stagecoach journeys, visits to Salt Lake City, gold and silver prospecting, real-estate speculation, and travels to Hawaii.
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Roughing It, Part 4
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This memoir chronicles Twain's adventures across the American West from 1861–1867, including stagecoach journeys, visits to Salt Lake City, gold and silver prospecting, real-estate speculation, and travels to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Roughing It, Part 7
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
The work chronicles Twain's adventures through the American West from 1861–1867, joining his brother on a stagecoach journey to Nevada Territory.
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Roughing It, Part 8
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
The work chronicles Twain's adventures through the American West from 1861–1867, including stagecoach travel, visits to Salt Lake City, gold and silver prospecting, real-estate speculation, and a journey to Hawaii.
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Round the Fire Stories
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The stories delve into various aspects of human experience and curiosity, hinting at macabre events and mysterious legacies.
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Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The opening portion introduces us to Dr. James Winter, an old-fashioned country doctor whose approach to medicine contrasts sharply with the modern practices of his younger colleagues.
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Russia in the Shadows
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Based on articles from Wells's 1920 visit to Russia, it portrays a nation recovering from complete social collapse.
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Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
The play depicts the biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, who becomes obsessed with the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan (John the Baptist).
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Scenes and Characters from the Works of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
A picture book of the illustrations to Dickens's works, arranged book by book from Sketches by Boz onwards.
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Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Through twelve conversations, they explore fashion, social discomfort, ideals, photography, art, engagement, marriage, and other aspects of Victorian life.
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Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," serves as a narrative of remorse and reflection following the hanging of a man who killed the woman he loved.
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Selected Prose of Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The selection covers a range of topics, including critiques of contemporary writers, explorations of beauty in art, and thoughts on morality and existence.
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Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
When the Dashwood sisters are forced from their family estate into reduced circumstances, two very different personalities face the trials of love and heartbreak.
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Sevastopol
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
Through intimate tours of battlefield hospitals, examinations of military psychology and vanity, and the intertwined fates of two brothers, Tolstoy captures both the human cost of conflict and the senselessness of war.
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Shakespeare's First Folio
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Prepared by Shakespeare's colleagues John Heminges and Henry Condell, this folio contains 36 plays and is considered one of history's most books.
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Shakespeare's Play of the Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
When Antonio, a Venetian merchant, defaults on a loan provided by Jewish moneylender Shylock, the consequences threaten to be fatal.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
The work includes 154 sonnets, with sonnets 127-152 addressing a mysterious figure known as the Dark Lady, described as having black wiry hair and dark skin.
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Shorter Prose Pieces
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
Within this collection, Wilde presents a series of sharp, often humorous observations that critique contemporary fashion and the societal pressures surrounding it.
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Silver Pitchers: And Independence, a Centennial Love Story
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book revolves around three friends—Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla—who navigate the intricacies of societal expectations, personal values, and emerging independence, particularly in regard to issues such as temperance and social responsibility.
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Sir Nigel
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
Set during the opening years of the Hundred Years' War, it follows young Nigel Loring, a knight serving King Edward III, as he seeks to prove his honor and win his lady's hand.
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Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
From pen-portraits of eccentric characters to fictional tales, these early works reveal the sharp observational eye that would define Dickens's career.
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Sketches New and Old
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
From the "The Jumping Frog" to "A Ghost Story," the collection spans topics including journalism, politics, childhood morality tales, and bizarre adventures.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Nearly all stories are fictional, with humorous explorations of human nature, society's absurdities, and American culture.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This second part continues Twain's anthology of mostly fictional tales, featuring diverse subjects from ghost stories to political satire.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 3
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
From ghost stories to political satire, agricultural mishaps to bizarre dreams, these sketches reveal the author's sharp eye for human folly and social absurdity.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 4
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
The fourth part of Mark Twain's collected comic sketches, including "The Late Benjamin Franklin", "A Medieval Romance" and "A True Story".
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Sketches New and Old, Part 5
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This installment continues Twain's gathering of humorous and satirical tales, mixing fictional sketches with social commentary.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 6
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This installment continues Twain's gathering of humorous and satirical tales, almost entirely fictional in nature.
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Sketches New and Old, Part 7
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This segment features tales ranging from humorous observations to satirical commentary, including pieces about political life, frontier journalism, and peculiar social customs.
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Sketches of Young Couples
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
The sketches accentuate various types of couples, each representing different facets of love, partnership, and society’s expectations, ranging from the whimsical to the critical.
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Sketches of Young Gentlemen
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
The work humorously examines various types of young men, portraying their idiosyncrasies and social behaviors in a manner that critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly as they relate to women.
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Social Forces in England and America
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
This gathering of twenty-six journalistic pieces reflects Wells's shift from fiction to social commentary during the years before World War I. Ranging across topics from aviation and imperialism to socialism, divorce.
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Socialism and the Family
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
The book comprises two essays that explore the interaction of socialism with family life, particularly examining the implications of socialist principles on traditional family structures.
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Some Christmas Stories
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The book captures the spirit of Christmas through various narratives that reflect on childhood, nostalgia, family, and the meaning of the holiday season.
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Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The primary focus of the book is to recount Twain's experiences and reflections as he escapes the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a brief excursion.
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Somebody's Luggage
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative is initiated by an unnamed waiter who reflects humorously on his profession and the community of service workers.
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Songs of Action
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This work predominantly explores themes of bravery, adventure, and the camaraderie of soldiers, reflecting the spirit of wartime valor and heroism.
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Songs of the Road
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This compilation includes narrative verses, philosophical poems, and miscellaneous verses, reflecting on various themes such as love, nature, duty, and the human experience.
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Songs of Travel, and Other Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The collection is structured around a variety of poetic forms and themes, with each piece revealing Stevenson's impressions of the places he visited and the people he encountered.
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Sonnets on Sundry Notes of Music
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
Written during the late 16th to early 17th century, this book captures the essence of the Elizabethan era, where poetry was a popular form of expression, particularly regarding the complexities of human emotions.
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Sophist
Plato
Ancient · Advanced
A visitor from Elea sets out, with the young Theaetetus, to define what a sophist is.
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Speeches: Literary and Social
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
The opening of this collection sets the stage for an exploration of Dickens’s life and career, detailing his early influences and rise as a prominent writer and public figure.
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Spinning-Wheel Stories
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book is framed around family gatherings where the characters, mainly siblings visiting their grandmother, engage in various adventures triggered by their imagination and the stories told by their grandmother.
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St. Francis of Assisi
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book explores the life and significance of St. Francis, emphasizing his character and spiritual journey.
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St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows the experiences of the protagonist, Anne de Keroual de St. Yves, a French soldier who becomes a prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars.
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