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Aunt Jane's Nieces
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Three teenage cousins—manipulative Louise, brooding Beth, and spirited Patsy—are summoned to their wealthy, invalid Aunt Jane's estate.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Eccentric millionaire John Merrick takes his three nieces on a grand European tour, where adventure and danger await.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Uncle John whisks his nieces Patsy and Beth away from a cold New York winter to sunny California.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When Uncle John Merrick acquires a remote farm in upstate New York through a defaulted loan, he whisks his three nieces away for a summer escape.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When their cousin Kenneth Forbes runs for the New York State legislature, three spirited young women and their millionaire uncle descend upon a rural district to campaign on his behalf.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When war erupts in Europe, three American girls sacrifice comfort to serve as nurses on a converted hospital ship.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
On a California ranch, progressive owners Arthur and Louise Weldon hire a Mexican governess named Inez to care for their baby daughter.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When John Merrick's nieces grow bored during their upstate New York vacation, they decide to launch a newspaper in the small town of Millville.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Beth and Patsy accidentally become film extras in Hollywood, they're appalled by the crude state of cinema.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag, Volume 1
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The book features an array of tales that reflect on the joys and hardships of childhood, family life, and personal growth through the playful exploration of various characters and scenarios.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag, Volume 2
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The work details the journey of three women, Amanda, Matilda, and Lavinia, as they set off from Boston to explore Europe, particularly their experiences aboard a ship and travels through France.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 3
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces the story "Cupid and Chow-Chow," where we meet Cupid, a cheerful young boy named for his loving nature.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 4
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces a narrative where the author reflects on the lives of six young women, each embodying resilience and purpose in the face of societal challenges.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 5
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book features an array of tales that explore themes of adventure, friendship, and the challenges faced by young characters, making it a read for children and those young at heart.
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Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 6
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The opening portion of the collection introduces the story "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving," where we meet the Bassett family preparing for their Thanksgiving meal on their New Hampshire farm.
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Ballads
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
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Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set against the backdrop of London's violent Gordon Riots of 1780, the story weaves together forbidden romances, a decades-old murder mystery, and the simple-minded Barnaby Rudge with his pet raven.
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Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
A Wall Street lawyer hires a new copying clerk named Bartleby, who initially works diligently but soon begins refusing all tasks with the phrase "I would prefer not to.
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Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This volume contains seventy-two poems chronicling the battles, personalities, and aftermath of the American Civil War, from John Brown's execution to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.
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Baum's Complete Stamp Dealers Directory
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as a reference guide, listing numerous stamp dealers in the United States and some in Europe, along with providing details about relevant philatelic publications.
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Bealby; a Holiday
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
When thirteen-year-old Bealby rebels against his position as a servant boy in a grand English estate, he runs away after disrupting an important weekend party.
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Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Set in Victorian Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, a new governess hired by the wealthy Coventry family.
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Beyond the City
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The story is set in a suburban district and follows two elderly ladies observing their new neighbors, particularly focusing on the unconventional character of Mrs. Westmacott, who is moving into number three.
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Billy Budd
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Anchored by the short nautical novel Billy Budd, Foretopman, it centers on an innocent young sailor drawn into a moral conflict aboard a British warship during the age of mutiny, with the enigmatic master-at-arms John Claggart and the austere Captain Vere shaping his fate.
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Bleak House
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
At its center lies Jarndyce and Jarndyce, an endless legal case in the Court of Chancery involving conflicting wills.
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Boon, the Mind of the Race, the Wild Asses of the Devil, and the Last Trump
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Wells initially denied authorship, claiming the book was written by fictional character Reginald Bliss.
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Boyhood
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
The story chronicles the formative years of a young boy named Nikolai, exploring his journey from childhood to adolescence and the experiences that shape his understanding of life, family, and society.
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Catriona
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The story follows David Balfour as he attempts to secure justice for a man wrongly accused of murder in 18th-century Scotland.
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3
Jules Verne
Modern · Advanced
This work explores the journeys and discoveries of various explorers from the 19th century, providing insights into their adventures and the geographical knowledge gained through their travels.
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Certain Personal Matters
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
A collection of short humorous essays by H. G. Wells on everyday subjects, written early in his career.
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Chapters from My Autobiography
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Rather than following a traditional structure, Twain presents rambling anecdotes and reflections on his life, family, and career.
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Charles Dickens
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
Written in the early 20th century, this book explores Dickens's rise from humble beginnings to become one of the most writers of his time.
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Charles Dickens: A Critical Study
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This work delves into the life and works of Charles Dickens, reflecting on the social and literary context of the Victorian era.
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Charles Dickens' Children Stories
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation presents various stories and characters drawn from Dickens' broader oeuvre, reimagined for a younger audience.
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Charmides, and Other Poems
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central narrative of "Charmides" revolves around a beautiful young Grecian lad and his encounters with a goddess, exploring themes of love, desire, and the transcendent nature of beauty.
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Childhood
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
It marks Tolstoy's debut at age twenty-three and launched his literary career, earning immediate acclaim from established Russian writers.
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Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system.
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Christian Science
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book gathers Twain's critical writings about Christian Science and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
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Christina Alberta's Father
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Set in post-World War I London, it follows Albert Edward Preemby, a dreamy laundry assistant who becomes convinced he is the reincarnation of an ancient Sumerian king, and his determined daughter Christina Alberta.
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Chronicles of Avonlea
L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
Set in the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, these twelve tales explore the lives of various townspeople, their courtships, feuds, and second chances.
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Comic Tragedies
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
At the start of "Comic Tragedies," we are introduced to the backdrop of the Alcott sisters' childhood, which is filled with the excitement of staging their own dramas in a garret.
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Coriolanus
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The play follows a Roman general who earns his name through military victory against the Volscians.
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Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Intermediate
Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, carries out a murder he believes he can justify, and then has to live with it.
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Critias
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Critias begins the story of a war between ancient Athens and the island power of Atlantis. The dialogue breaks off unfinished.
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Cymbeline
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
King Cymbeline's daughter Imogen secretly marries Posthumus, who is banished for his offense.
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Danger! and Other Stories
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The title story, written before World War I, depicts a fictional nation using submarine warfare to blockade Britain, forcing the country into starvation and surrender.
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David Balfour
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The story follows young David Balfour as he struggles to secure justice for a wrongly accused man, only to be imprisoned on the Bass Rock until the trial concludes.
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David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Narrated by David himself, this bildungsroman follows his journey from infancy to maturity through Victorian England.
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