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Further Chronicles of Avonlea
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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G. F. Watts
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The work explores the life and artistic journey of George Frederick Watts, a notable English painter and sculptor who emerged during the 19th century.
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George Bernard Shaw
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism.
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George Silverman's Explanation
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This subtle and introspective work explores themes of identity, moral struggle, and the influence of one's upbringing.
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Glinda of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The fourteenth and final book in Baum's original Oz series follows Princess Ozma and Dorothy as they journey to a remote corner of Oz to prevent war between the Flatheads and Skeezers.
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God, the Invisible King
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Written during World War I, Wells presents his personal religious beliefs while explicitly rejecting traditional Christianity and the doctrine of the Trinity.
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Going into Society
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Through his journey, the story examines themes of ambition, societal values, and the often deceptive nature of appearances.
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Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work captures the experiences of a Chinese immigrant, Ah Song Hi, as he travels to America—a land he believes to be filled with opportunity and freedom.
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Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows Pip, a young orphan living with his sister and her blacksmith husband on England's coastal marshes.
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Greybeards at Play: Literature and Art for Old Gentlemen
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This book presents whimsical reflections on life, nature, and the essence of childhood from the perspective of aging gentlemen.
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Hamlet
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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Hard Times
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, it satirizes the harsh social and economic conditions of Victorian England.
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Heretics
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
In twenty provocative chapters, Chesterton challenges the leading intellectuals of his era, including George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
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His Last Bow
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This volume gathers eight previously published Sherlock Holmes stories, spanning cases from 1893 to 1917.
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History of a Six Weeks' Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
This work chronicles two journeys: a daring elopement across Europe in 1814 and a fateful summer at Lake Geneva in 1816 that inspired "Frankenstein".
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Holiday Romance
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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Holly Berries from Dickens
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as a thematic compilation that celebrates virtues such as love, forgiveness, duty, and the human spirit, capturing the essence of Dickens's moral vision and literary style.
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Hospital Sketches
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Advanced
Through her fictional narrator Tribulation Periwinkle, Alcott chronicles her journey to Georgetown and her experiences tending wounded soldiers from the Battle of Fredericksburg.
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How to Tell a Story, and Other Essays
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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Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens
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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I and My Chimney
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This piece explores themes of domesticity and individuality through the relationship between the narrator and his old chimney, which he elevates to a position of prominence in the household.
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Impressions of America
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This book captures Wilde's observations and reflections during his tour of the United States in 1882, an era characterized by industrial growth and cultural shifts.
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In Defence of Harriet Shelley
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
This work serves as a social commentary and a defense of Harriet Shelley, the first wife of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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In the Days of the Comet
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
When a mysterious green comet enters Earth's atmosphere, it transforms humanity's consciousness, replacing anger and greed with clarity and compassion.
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In the Fourth Year: Anticipations of a World Peace
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Written as World War I drew to a close, Wells advocates for establishing a League of Nations to secure lasting peace.
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In the South Seas
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stevenson's journey, as he reflects on his declining health and the decision to explore the South Seas.
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Intentions
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Wilde’s exploration indicates a belief in the transformative and essential role of art in society, while suggesting that modern realism diminishes creativity and beauty.
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Irish Impressions
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
This work presents the author's reflections on Irish culture, politics, and the contrasts between England and Ireland through a personal lens.
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Is Shakespeare Dead?
Mark Twain
Modern · Advanced
In this work, Twain grapples with long-standing debates over who truly wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare, questioning the historical record and delving into the inconsistencies surrounding the poet's life.
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Island Nights' Entertainments
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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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Based on a real Revolutionary War veteran's memoir, it follows Israel Potter from the Battle of Bunker Hill through capture by the British and escape to England.
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Jack and Jill
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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Jo's Boys
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The final book in the Little Women series follows the March sisters' children and Plumfield's original students as they navigate adulthood.
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Joan and Peter: The Story of an Education
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Following two orphaned children through late-Victorian and Edwardian England, the story chronicles their turbulent upbringing as competing guardians battle over their education.
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John Dough and the Cherub
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When a French baker accidentally uses magical elixir in his gingerbread dough, he creates John Dough—a living, intelligent gingerbread man.
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John Marr and Other Poems
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville privately printed only twenty-five copies at his own expense for family and friends.
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Julius Caesar
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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Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
Set during Tarzan's late teenage years in the African jungle, these tales explore his struggles between his human nature and ape upbringing.
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Kidnapped
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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Kidnapped (Illustrated)
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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Kilmeny of the Orchard
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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King Henry IV, Part 1
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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King Henry IV, Part 2
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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King Henry V
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
It follows the young English king as he invades France, claiming the throne through ancestral right.
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King Henry VI, Part 1
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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King Henry VI, Part 2
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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King Henry VI, Part 3
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The play plunges England into chaos as the Wars of the Roses rage on.
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King Henry VIII
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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