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Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
This volume contains enchanting tales that weave together themes of magic, nature, and the gentle power of kindness, primarily featuring various fairy characters in whimsical settings.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When a Scottish general receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king, his ambition ignites.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on a conjurer whose tricks spark conflict between belief and rationalism.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
When the eccentric Innocent Smith arrives at a London boarding house with a gust of wind, he transforms the residents' lives with his playful spirit and wild antics.
$7.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Wells examines how children develop into citizens of the modern state, proposing a controversial doctrine called "New Republicanism" that judges all things by their effect on human evolution.
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Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
Ten-year-old Fanny Price is sent from her impoverished home to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle at Mansfield Park, where she endures years of mistreatment.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville's first purely fictional work begins as a South Pacific adventure when an American sailor abandons his whaling vessel.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville's first purely fictional work begins as a South Pacific adventure, transforms into a romance when the narrator encounters a mysterious woman named Yillah, then evolves into a philosophical quest after her sudden disappearance.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The narrative centers around a young girl named Marjorie, who celebrates her twelfth birthday and experiences magical encounters that teach her valuable lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of seeing the beauty in everyday life.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This satirical work contains two short stories featuring fictional characters Twain claims are part of his family lineage, despite bearing no relationship to his actual life.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters are a reflection of Twain's experiences, humor, and philosophical musings, detailing his evolution from a young printer to a humorist and social commentator.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters span Twain's formative years from his early attempts at journalism to his experiences as a riverboat pilot.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Throughout these letters, Twain engages with friends and family, often sharing his thoughts on his writing projects and travels, as well as his feelings of excitement, frustration, and humor.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters primarily focus on his relationship with fellow author W. D. Howells, covering a range of topics including literature, politics, personal struggles, and creative endeavors.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Mark Twain's letters from 1886 to 1900, arranged by year with linking comment by Albert Bigelow Paine.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters reflect Twain's evolution from a humorous storyteller to a vocal reformer, addressing various social and political issues of his time, such as the Philippine-American War and the assassination of President McKinley.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume captures the thoughts and experiences of Twain as he received a honorary degree from Oxford, moved into his new home at Redding, Connecticut, and navigated the joys and sorrows of his personal life, including family matters and his evolving health.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of this work features an introduction by W. D. Howells, who reflects on Twain's unique oratory style, emphasizing the effectiveness of his words when spoken aloud compared to written form.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Marjorie Pope and physicist R.A.G. Trafford, whose relationship begins with a dramatic airplane crash.
$7.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This satirical tale explores selfishness through the quarrelsome Chuzzlewit family.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Fifteen-year-old Mary Louise Burrows faces a devastating accusation: her grandfather stands suspected of treason against the United States.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The story revolves around Mary Louise, a spirited young girl, and her grandfather, Colonel Hathaway, as they navigate life after the Great War and welcome returning soldiers to their small town of Dorfield.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This story focuses on a group of patriotic young girls, led by the spirited Mary Louise, as they rally together to support the war effort during World War I through the sale of Liberty Bonds.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
The second book in the Bluebird series features fifteen-year-old Mary Louise Burrows facing a new mystery involving the contemporary struggle for Irish independence.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
The story introduces young Alora, who is the only child of Mrs. Antoinette Seaver Jones, as she navigates her life filled with uncertainty and tragedy following her mother's illness and eventual death.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
A wealthy landowner and his peasant servant set out by sleigh through a snowstorm, racing to secure a land deal before competitors arrive.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Master Humphrey, a lonely Londoner, forms a club where members gather to read manuscripts stored in his antique clock.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Narrating from her deathbed, a young woman reveals the dark secret behind her isolation: her father's confession of incestuous love and his subsequent suicide.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book revolves around a group of young girls, descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, who form the May Flower Club for mental improvement.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When Duke Vincentio leaves Vienna, he appoints the strict Angelo as deputy ruler.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This memoir details the life of Fleeming Jenkin, an English engineer and inventor, exploring his background, family history, and the various influences that shaped him into an individual whose contributions, though perhaps lesser-known, were significant.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative encapsulates the author's reflections on his own life experiences, ranging from his childhood to his various adventures as a young man, detailing both personal and professional milestones.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
At the start of the book, Stevenson introduces the theme of immigration and cultural difference, reflecting on his experience as a Scot navigating the complexities of English society.
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Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Socrates recites to Menexenus a funeral speech for the Athenian war dead, which he says he learned from Aspasia.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Seven humorous pieces by Mark Twain, beginning with his account of two weeks as a Confederate irregular in 1861.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
Set during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, it follows young Micah Clarke as he transforms from a naive boy seeking adventure into a hardened soldier of fortune.
$7.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The aphorisms cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the nature of beauty, the complexities of relationships, and the quirks of society, often conveyed through Wilde's trademark paradoxical observations.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
Through this assortment, Dickens illuminates the challenges and injustices of his time, especially concerning the working classes and the moral responsibilities of society.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The beginning of "Miscellanies" provides both a dedication and an introduction by Robert Ross, who discusses the fragmented nature of the volume while asserting Wilde's unique literary voice.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Sailor Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab, who commands the whaling ship Pequod in pursuit of Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that destroyed his leg.
$7.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Short passages chosen from Mark Twain's books, arranged in the order the books were written.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Young Sylvia Yule navigates the passage from girlhood to womanhood, caught between two men: Geoffrey Moor, whom she cherishes as a friend, and Adam Warwick, whom she passionately loves.
$7.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines both poetry and art, as it features woodcut illustrations by the author himself.
$5.00
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Modern · Advanced
Named after the house where Hawthorne spent the first years of his marriage, this collection features allegorical tales that explore the darker aspects of human nature.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
This work likely explores themes of friendship, personal growth, and the contrasts between urban and rural life.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
The work is crafted as an argumentative piece, focusing on Hilaire Belloc's critique of Wells's historical account, particularly regarding themes of natural selection and Catholic doctrine.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows the writer Mr. Britling and his household in rural Essex as they navigate the outbreak and devastation of World War I. When war erupts, a German student must leave, and later Mr. Britling's son Hugh joins the fighting.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This work serves as an extension of the adventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions, the Pickwickians, during their Christmas festivities at the Manor Farm.
$5.00