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The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
But when Redlaw accepts the bargain, he discovers that erasing painful memories transforms people in horrifying ways.
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The Heir of Mondolfo
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
Set in the picturesque backdrop of the Kingdom of Naples, the story explores themes of love, conflict, and social status as it follows the lives of Prince Ludovico and his tumultuous familial relationships, particularly with his father, Prince Fernando.
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The History of Mr. Polly
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Alfred Polly, a timid and directionless man in Edwardian England with a gift for inventing hilarious expressions.
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The Holly-Tree
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The book explores themes of memory, love, and human connection through a narrative that intertwines the author's personal reflections and fictionalized accounts of his experiences.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
Sherlock Holmes and Watson investigate a centuries-old legend of a demonic hound haunting the Baskerville family on the desolate moors of Dartmoor.
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The House of the Seven Gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Modern · Advanced
The story follows a New England family haunted by an ancient curse tied to their ancestral home, built on land wrongfully seized during the Salem Witch Trials.
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The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight Fits
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
A crew of ten oddly-named members embarks on a peculiar voyage to hunt the mysterious Snark, a creature that may prove to be a deadly Boojum.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Two young gentlemen lead double lives, each pretending to be named Ernest to escape social duties and win the hearts of their beloveds.
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The Innocence of Father Brown
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
At the start of the first story, "The Blue Cross," we are introduced to Father Brown through the perspective of a formidable French detective, Aristide Valentin, who is on the hunt for the notorious criminal Flambeau.
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The Innocents Abroad
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It humorously chronicles Twain's five-month voyage through Europe and the Holy Land aboard the steamship Quaker City in 1867.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It humorously chronicles Twain's five-month steamship voyage through Europe and the Holy Land with American travelers in 1867.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 02
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume continues Twain's humorous chronicle of his five-month voyage aboard the steamship Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 03
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume continues Twain's humorous account of his 1867 voyage aboard the steamship Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 04
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume continues Twain's humorous chronicle of his 1867 voyage aboard the steamship Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 05
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume continues Twain's humorous chronicle of his 1867 voyage aboard the Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 06
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume continues Twain's humorous chronicle of his 1867 voyage aboard the Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land.
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The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
Griffin, a scientist, discovers how to make himself invisible by altering his body's refractive index.
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
Shipwrecked scientist Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a remote island inhabited by Doctor Moreau, a disgraced physiologist conducting horrific experiments.
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The Kingdom of God Is Within You / Christianity and Patriotism / Miscellanies
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The book explores the themes of Christianity, non-resistance to evil, and moral teachings from a perspective that critiques established religious institutions and societal norms.
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The Kingdom of God Is Within You; What Is Art?
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The book explores two main themes: the implications of Christian teachings on non-resistance to evil and a critical analysis of the nature and purpose of art.
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The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
The titular story, "The Kreutzer Sonata," presents a dialogue that dives deep into themes of love, marriage, and morality, primarily through the experiences and musings of the character Posdnicheff, who reveals his tumultuous relationship with his wife.
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The Lamplighter
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on the character Tom Grig, a jovial lamplighter whose life takes an unexpected turn involving celestial predictions and improbable romantic entanglements.
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The Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Tip, an orphan boy escaping his cruel guardian, the witch Mombi, with his newly animated companion Jack Pumpkinhead.
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The Land That Time Forgot
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
When a German U-boat and its captors are sabotaged off course during World War I, they discover Caspak, a mysterious island where prehistoric creatures still roam and evolution unfolds in strange ways.
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The Last Galley; Impressions and Tales
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The work encompasses both artistic impressions based on historical events and narratives that explore human experiences through fictional tales.
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The Last Man
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
Set in late 21st-century Europe, the story follows humanity's struggle as a devastating plague sweeps across the globe, threatening extinction.
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The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of "The Last of the Legions" introduces us to Pontus, the Roman viceroy of Britain, who faces the dire news of the Emperor's orders to withdraw all legions from the island due to growing threats from barbarian tribes.
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The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows two idle apprentices, Thomas Idle and Francis Goodchild, who escape their mundane lives for what they hope will be a carefree excursion.
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The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 1, 1833-1856
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Vol. 1, 1833-1856" by Charles Dickens is a collection of personal correspondence written in the mid-19th century.
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The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 2, 1857-1870
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Vol. 2, 1857-1870" by Charles Dickens is a collection of correspondence written during the mid-19th century.
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The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Vol. 3, 1836-1870" by Charles Dickens is a collection of personal letters and correspondence written during the early to mid-19th century.
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The Letters of Jane Austen
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
The letters help to flesh out Austen's character beyond her novels, offering insights into her relationships and the social norms of her time.
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
He writes to his mother and relatives about his experiences at school, his escapades with friends, and his reflections on the places he visits.
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume offers insights into Stevenson’s relationships with family and friends while documenting his thoughts, travels, and creative processes as he navigates life as a writer beset by health challenges.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This origin story reimagines Santa Claus as a human child raised by immortal forest beings in the magical Forest of Burzee.
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The Light Shines in Darkness
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The play revolves around the character of Nicholas Ivánovich Sarýntsov, who challenges societal norms and family responsibilities through his radical beliefs about property and Christianity.
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The Live Corpse
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
Fedor Protasov believes his wife never truly chose him over another suitor, driving him to abandon his life and fall into despair.
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The Lost Continent
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the Eastern Hemisphere has been cut off from the West for over 200 years following a devastating war.
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The Lost Princess of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Princess Ozma, ruler of Oz, mysteriously vanishes from her chambers, Dorothy and the Wizard organize search parties to find her.
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The Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
When journalist Edward Malone seeks a dangerous assignment to prove himself, he joins the formidable Professor Challenger on an expedition to a remote South American plateau.
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The Louisa Alcott Reader: A Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The stories introduce characters, such as Effie, who learns the joys of selflessness and appreciation of Christmas, gradually unfolding life lessons that engage the minds of children.
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The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
It serves as a ballad that captures themes of love, captivity, and the complexities of desire, reflecting the broader romantic traditions of its time.
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The Mad King
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
Young American Barney Custer travels to the fictional European kingdom of Lutha, unaware he's the exact double of the newly escaped King Leopold.
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The Magic Fishbone
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This narrative, which is part of a collection titled "Holiday Romance," encapsulates the adventures and challenges faced by a royal family, particularly focusing on the clever Princess Alicia.
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The Magic of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
A Munchkin boy named Kiki Aru discovers a transformation spell and joins forces with the exiled Nome King Ruggedo to conquer Oz.
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The Man from Archangel, and Other Tales of Adventure
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The first narrative features Bimbashi Joyce, a young officer navigating the challenges and dangers of British colonial duties in Egypt, where he encounters a mysterious stranger that sets the stage for his trials as he seeks to prove himself in a volatile environment.
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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When a mysterious stranger leaves a sack of gold in the famously incorruptible town of Hadleyburg, he sets an elaborate trap to expose the citizens' true nature.
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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It revolves around the fictitious town of Hadleyburg, for its supposed incorruptibility and unblemished honesty, only to have that reputation put to the test when a stranger's malicious plan threatens to expose the hypocrisy lurking beneath its prided façade.
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