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This Side of Paradise (1920) is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published at the very beginning of Fitzgeralds career as a leading writer of American fiction, This Side of Paradise was a resounding critical and commercial success, allowing him …
Scenes of Bohemian Life (1851) is a novel by Henri Murger. Written at the beginning of his career as a popular French poet and novelist, Scenes of Bohemian Life is composed of vignettes inspired by the authors experience as a …
The Schoolmistress and Other Stories (1920) is a collection of short stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The Schoolmistress was written in 1897 and published in an issue of Moscows daily newspaper Russkiye Vedomosti. Even for Chekhov, whose work is …
The king of Utopia tries to turn his small nation into a more civilized society by implementing six pillars of change led by six Englishmen. Unfortunately, his new and improved rules cause more harm than good. King Paramount plans to …
Love at Second Sight (1916) is a novel by Ada Leverson. Having established herself as a journalist and short story writer, Leverson published her debut novel in 1907 to moderate acclaim. Entertaining and effortlessly witty, Leversons prose paints a stunning …
The Heart of Darkness is a powerful examination of the savage nature of western imperialism in the late 1890s. With stunning relevance to the politics and tribulations of todays society, Joseph Conrads celebrated novel is just as important today as …
"Wharton has done nothing that equals this."New York Times Book Review (1923)Extraordinarily poignant...Heartrending, tragic, powerful, this is not to be missed.-Publishers WeeklyEdith Whartons A Son at the Front (1923) is a stirring rumination of family, art, and the shortcomings of …
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Songs of the Night
Rajani: Songs of the Night (1916) is a poetry collection by Dhan Gopal Mukerji. Published while Mukerji was a young student in California, Rajani: Songs of the Night is the debut collection of poems from the first Indian writer to …
After optimistically traveling to Australia to participate in the gold rush, Cole decides to return home when his efforts prove to be unsuccessful. Disappointed, Cole boards the same ship he sailed to Australia on, feeling cheated that not much had …
O. Henry delivers a popular selection of character-driven stories that capture the humor and heart of everyday citizens as they face unusual or extraordinary circumstances. He offers a unique point-of-view creating a dynamic narrative full of twists and turns.Sixes and …
The Dead Secret (1856) is a novel by Wilkie Collins. Written in the aftermath of Antonina (1850), his successful debut, The Dead Secret finds the author honing the trademark sense of mystery and psychological unease that would make him a …
A Lifes Secret: A Novel (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood. Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English novelist of the Victorian era, A Lifes Secret: A Novel is a sweeping exploration of class, …
Taking place just a few years after the Louisiana Purchase, The Prairie follows Ishmael and Esther Bush as they travel west from the Mississippi River with their fourteen children, Ellen Wade, a doctor, and Esthers brother. While searching for a …
After ascending to the throne at a young age, and ruling Protestant subjects while personally practicing Catholicism, Mary, Queen of the Scots was hardly given a chance to be an influential leader. Other rulers, and sometimes her own subjects, looked …
On the run from vicious outlaws, Verezzi meets Matilda after she had decided to end her own life by jumping off a bridge. However, after Verezzi talks her out of it, the two become friends, though Matilda grows more attached …
Married Love or Love in Marriage (1918) is a book on reproductive health by Marie Stopes. Banned in the US and scorned by the British establishment, Married Love or Love in Marriage was controversial for its openness regarding sex and …
After Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse sets his sights on the young Lady Sue, his efforts are thwarted by the arrival of the dashing Richard Lambert. The impending pair become the focal point of the elders money-grubbing scheme. Set in the …
Felix Holt is an endearing but opinionated Radical, who returns to Treby Magna just as the wealthy landowner, Harold Transome, announces his bid for election. It marks the beginning of a tumultuous time as unethical players seek to undermine the …
Daniel Deronda is a goodhearted man whos often occupied with the struggles of others including the selfish Gwendolen Harleth and the young runaway, Mirah Lapidoth. In an effort to help Mirah, Daniel is exposed to a different culture and experiences …
When a mans childhood friend has been murdered, he travels to Austria to confront the mischievous figure whose betrayal ultimately led to his horrific death. This is a classic revenge tale that develops into a tumultuous love story. Morrice Buckler …
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The Art of Love
The first taste I had for books came to me from my pleasure in the fables of the Metamorphoses of Ovid. For at about seven or eight years of age I would steal away from any other pleasure to read …
Teleny (1893) is an erotic novel published anonymously, yet often attributed to Irish playwright Oscar Wilde. Considered one of the first works of fiction to openly depict homosexuality, Teleny is the story of Camille Des Grieuxs sexual awakening, the obstacles …
The New Negro (1925) is an anthology by Alain Locke. Expanded from a March issue of Survey Graphic magazine, The New Negro compiles writing from such figures as Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Jean Toomer, and Locke himself. …
Fruitfulness (1899) is a novel by French author Emile Zola. Published as the first installment of his Les Quatre Evangiles, a series of four novels inspired by the New Testament gospels and aimed at investigating prominent social issues, Fruitfulness was …
Annie Fleet, master scuba diver and history buff, knows she can't fight her nerd status as a freshman at her Los Angeles private school. And she doesn't care-except for the fact that her crush, Josh, thinks she's more adorable than …
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