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Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative unfolds through Mrs. Lirriper's perspective as she recounts the various eccentricities of her lodgers and her life.
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Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative reflects the concerns and contributions of her household management, shaped by her experience as a proprietor over many years.
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Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in Messina, the play follows two romantic pairings among soldiers and townspeople.
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Mudfog and Other Sketches
Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
The anthology centers on the fictional Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything, a satirical parody of Victorian learned societies.
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Mugby Junction
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
A retired gentleman explores railway lines branching from Mugby Junction, encountering mysterious tales along the way.
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My Friend the Murderer
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative revolves around the character Wolf Tone Maloney, a notorious convict connected to a series of gruesome murders.
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My Friend the Murderer, and Other Mysteries and Adventures
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The series introduces the notorious Wolf Tone Maloney, a convicted murderer who has turned Queen's evidence in exchange for his life, unfolding tales that delve into the complexities of morality, guilt, and justice.
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My Religion
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The work explores Tolstoy's personal journey towards an understanding of Christianity, emphasizing the fundamental teachings of Jesus, particularly the doctrine of non-resistance to evil.
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New Arabian Nights
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work in English-language short fiction features tales set in modern Europe but styled after the nested structure of "One Thousand and One Nights.
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New Poems, and Variant Readings
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation includes poems that reveal Stevenson's private thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply intimate and personal.
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New Worlds for Old: A Plain Account of Modern Socialism
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Wells argues for replacing private ownership with a society based on collective service and responsibility.
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Nicholas Nickleby
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
After his father's death, young Nicholas must support his mother and sister, seeking help from their wealthy but cold-hearted uncle Ralph.
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No Thoroughfare
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
Two boys from a foundling hospital are mistakenly given the same name, leading to devastating consequences in adulthood.
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Notes from the Underground
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Intermediate
A retired official in St. Petersburg sets down his bitter, contradictory thoughts on reason and free will, then recalls episodes from his youth.
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Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
The opening portion of the text begins with Mary Shelley's preface, where she expresses her duty to present a definitive collection of her husband's works.
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Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows orphan Oliver Twist, who escapes a workhouse and finds himself in London among a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
An orphan escapes his brutal workhouse existence only to fall into London's criminal underworld, where a gang of child pickpockets operates under the sinister Fagin.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 2 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This second volume continues the journey of orphan Oliver Twist through London's criminal underworld.
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Oliver Twist, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This final volume follows orphan Oliver Twist as he becomes entangled with a criminal gang in London.
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Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress. Illustrated
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Illustrated by Charles Dickens" by Charles Dickens is a novel originally published as a serial from 1837 to 1839.
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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
The narrator escapes one Pacific island only to join a troubled Australian whaling ship bound for Tahiti.
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On Picket Duty, and Other Tales
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening tale, "On Picket Duty," explores the lives and emotions of soldiers stationed on the frontlines during the American Civil War, focusing on themes of love, camaraderie, and sacrifice.
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On the Decay of the Art of Lying
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Twain humorously proposes that lying is not only a necessity but a refined practice that requires understanding and cultivation.
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On the Significance of Science and Art
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
This work scrutinizes the prevailing philosophies of science and art, questioning their true roles in society and their impacts on humanity.
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Orthodoxy
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
In this work, Chesterton responds to critiques of his earlier writings, particularly "Heretics," by presenting his own affirmative philosophy centered on Christian orthodoxy.
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Othello
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set in Venice and Cyprus, the play follows Moorish military commander Othello as his trusted ensign Iago manipulates him into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity.
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Our Mutual Friend
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Dickens's final completed work centers on money and its power to shape lives.
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Out of Time's Abyss
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The final installment of the Caspak trilogy follows Bradley after his mysterious disappearance from Fort Dinosaur.
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Ozma of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Dorothy is swept overboard during a storm at sea, she washes ashore in the Land of Ev with a talking hen named Billina.
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Pauline's Passion and Punishment
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human emotion, focusing on the life of a woman named Pauline who navigates her tumultuous relationships and seeks retribution against her unfaithful partner.
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Pellucidar
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The story revolves around David Innes, who embarks on a journey to the inner world of Pellucidar, a strange realm that exists at the core of the Earth, where time and societal norms differ greatly from the outer world.
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Pericles, Prince of Tyre
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
The story follows Prince Pericles as he flees from a deadly secret, survives storms and shipwrecks, and endures loss across the Mediterranean.
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Presented as translated memoirs of Joan's fictional page, Louis de Conte, the novel chronicles her journey from peasant girl to military commander.
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Narrated by a fictional childhood friend and secretary to Joan, the story follows her rise from peasant girl to military commander.
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Persuasion
Jane Austen
Modern · Advanced
Eight years after being persuaded to break off her engagement to naval officer Frederick Wentworth, twenty-seven-year-old Anne Elliot encounters him again when his sister rents her family's estate.
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Phaedrus
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Walking outside the walls of Athens, Socrates and Phaedrus exchange speeches about love and then discuss what makes speaking and writing good.
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Phantasmagoria and Other Poems
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Introductory
The title poem presents a whimsical dialogue between a man named Tibbets and a ghost who has invaded his home.
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Pictures from Italy
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Dickens's account of a year's travels with his family through France and Italy, from Genoa to Rome, Naples and Venice.
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Pierre; or the Ambiguities
Herman Melville
Modern · Advanced
The book explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of relationships through the life of Pierre Glendinning, a young man navigating his feelings for Lucy Tartan, amidst societal expectations and personal desires.
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Plays: Complete Edition, Including the Posthumous Plays
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
This compilation includes some of Tolstoy's most significant plays, providing insights into his thoughts on morality, society, and individual struggles.
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Poems
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
At the start of the collection, the author includes three dedications, setting a tone of friendship and shared struggles against despair and doubt.
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Poems, with the Ballad of Reading Gaol
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Oscar Wilde's collected poems, including "The Sphinx", "Ravenna" and "The Ballad of Reading Gaol".
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Poor Folk
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Introductory
Dostoevsky's first novel: letters between Makar Dievushkin, a poor clerk, and Barbara Alexievna, a young woman he tries to help.
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Prayers Written at Vailima, and a Lowden Sabbath Morn
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived.
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Elizabeth Bennet, who must learn to see past first impressions and hasty judgments.
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Prince Otto, a Romance
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
In the tiny German state of Grünewald, Prince Otto discovers his subjects' discontent and his wife Princess Seraphina's political scheming with the ambitious Baron Gondremark.
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Proserpine and Midas
Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Based on Ovid's tale of Proserpine's abduction by Pluto, this blank verse drama reimagines the ancient myth from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the bond between mother Ceres and daughter Proserpine.
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Proverb Stories
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The beginning of the book introduces the story "Kitty’s Class Day," where the lively young girl, Kitty, is excited about attending a significant event but feels the pressure of appearance and social status.
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