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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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Ion
Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Socrates asks Ion, a prize-winning reciter of Homer, whether his skill comes from knowledge or from inspiration.
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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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Kant's Critique of Judgement
Immanuel Kant
Early modern · Advanced
Kant's third Critique, on the power of judgement: what we claim when we call something beautiful or sublime, and how we judge nature as purposive.
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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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King John
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When France demands John surrender his throne to his nephew Arthur, a succession crisis erupts into war.
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King Lear
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows King Lear's catastrophic decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love.
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King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The work presents a fictional monologue in which King Leopold II of Belgium defends his brutal rule over the Congo Free State.
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King Richard II
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It chronicles the dramatic downfall of England's King Richard II, who ruled from 1377 to 1399.
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King Richard III
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Determined to seize the throne despite being unloved and physically deformed, Richard manipulates, deceives, and murders his way through the English court.
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Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
Arthur Kipps, an orphaned shop boy, unexpectedly inherits a fortune that thrusts him into unfamiliar social circles.
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Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening story, "Kitty's Class Day," focuses on a young girl named Kitty as she prepares for an exciting event in her life, filled with plans and aspirations about her attire and how she hopes to present herself at the occasion.
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Laches
Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Two fathers ask the generals Laches and Nicias how to educate their sons, and Socrates turns the conversation to the question of what courage is.
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Lady Susan
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows the cunning Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful and widow described as "the most accomplished coquette in England," as she manipulates those around her for personal gain.
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Outraged and heartbroken, Lady Windermere turns to another admirer who has confessed his love.
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Laws
Plato
Ancient · Advanced
An Athenian, a Cretan and a Spartan, walking in Crete, discuss the laws that a new colony should be given.
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Lay Morals, and Other Papers
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work encompasses Stevenson's thoughts on ethics, education, and the complexities of moral conduct, particularly in relation to societal expectations and personal integrity.
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Leo Tolstoy
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
This work delves into the life, philosophy, and literary contributions of Leo Tolstoy, providing insights into his characters and the complex ideas woven throughout his novels and ethical writings.
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Life on the Mississippi
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing the art of navigating the ever-changing waters.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Twain recounts his youthful experiences training as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, learning to navigate the ever-changing waters under veteran pilot Horace Bixby's guidance.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 10
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing his apprenticeship under veteran pilot Horace Bixby.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 11
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, then follows his return journey decades later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 12
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travel observations.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his observations from a return journey years later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 3
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's memories of training as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travels down the same waterway decades after.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 4
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work chronicles Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, then recounts his return journey years later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 5
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This portion of Twain's work recounts his adventures as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, followed by his return journey decades later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 6
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, followed by his return journey decades later.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 7
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing his apprenticeship under veteran pilot Horace Bixby.
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