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Pygmalion Revisited

by Devon Layne

Published: 2017-04-29. 59,770 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Paranormal

2nd Edition
The myth of Pygmalion and the Statue in six delightful retellings. The relationship between the artist and the artwork.

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Tara Ardchlár

by Cainneach McEinri

Published: 2024-07-12. 315,100 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

The Órarduine led by Sarah's Clan and several other clans have reached the planet Ananu in Celia system, and begin establishing their new home. In doing so they are assisted by the alien sentient species they met in Sol System. They are again threatened by the alien species, known as the Durale. There are pirates who lurk in the vastness of space. This is a chronicle of their adventures.

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The Portrait of a Lady— Volume 2

by Henry James

Published: 1881-11-01. 117,970 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Married to a charming tyrant in Rome, a once-daring heiress awakens to the cold design that trapped her. Between a pliant stepdaughter’s fate, a friend’s quiet loyalty, and suitors who offer rescue or ruin, she weighs duty against self-respect. In dim palazzi and bright salons, secrets surface, alliances shift, and a final midnight choice tests the cost of freedom.

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Daniel Deronda

by George Eliot

Published: 1876-01-01. 314,669 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A young Englishman of uncertain origins navigates high society, torn between love and duty. His chance encounter with a Jewish singer unveils a hidden heritage, drawing him into a world of cultural awakening and moral dilemmas. Set in Victorian England, this rich tale weaves romance, identity, and social critique, exploring the search for purpose in a divided world.

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Fables for Children and Other Stories

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1904-01-01. 144,401 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A delightful collection of tales weaves moral lessons through the adventures of animals, peasants, and magical beings. From cunning foxes to kind-hearted farmers, each story sparkles with wisdom and wit, set in Russia’s vibrant countryside. This enchanting anthology celebrates courage, kindness, and the timeless truths that guide young hearts through life’s joys and challenges.

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I and My Chimney

by Herman Melville

Published: 1856-03-01. 11,498 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A witty and reflective tale recounts the curious adventures of a man and his chimney. Through humor, observation, and everyday mishaps, it offers a lighthearted exploration of domestic life, human nature, and the quirks of ordinary existence.

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Passing of the Third Floor Back

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1908-01-01. 7,185 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

In a shabby London boarding house, petty quarrels and bruised ambitions fester until an enigmatic new lodger takes the third floor back. Without sermon or spectacle, his calm presence unsettles greed, softens spite, and rekindles decency. Each tenant faces a private crossroads of temptation and mercy, discovering how a single act of grace can redirect an entire life.

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Tales and Stories

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1891-01-01. 129,156 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of haunting and imaginative tales exploring human ambition, love, and the supernatural. From eerie mysteries to moral reflections, each story delves into the darker and more thought-provoking corners of the human experience.

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The Old Curiosity Shop

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1841-01-01. 221,037 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A tender and tragic tale of a young girl and her grandfather struggling to survive amid hardship and greed. Their journey through a world of vivid characters and moral contrasts reveals the enduring power of love and innocence.

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Mardi and a voyage thither- Volume 1

by Herman Melville

Published: 1849-01-01. 98,393 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

An adventurous and philosophical journey unfolds across strange islands and mysterious seas. Encountering curious societies, moral dilemmas, and the unknown, the voyage explores human nature, society, and the search for meaning in a world both wondrous and perilous.

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Where Love is There God is Also

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1885-01-01. 5,182 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

A lonely cobbler, grieving his family, believes his life nearly over until a humble visit from a stranger stirs his heart. Through simple encounters with beggars, laborers, and lost children, he slowly learns that true holiness lives not in grand visions, but in everyday acts of compassion toward those who cross his doorway.

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Toilers of the Sea

by Victor Hugo

Published: 1866-01-01. 146,687 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

On a lonely island off Guernsey, a rough, stubborn sailor stakes his whole life on salvaging a wrecked steamship to win the woman he loves. Battling storms, reefs, monstrous sea creatures and treachery on shore, he struggles against nature, gossip and fate to turn his impossible labor into redemption and heartbreaking sacrifice.

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Adam Bede

by George Eliot

Published: 1859-02-01. 221,630 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

In a quiet rural village, a skilled carpenter’s steadfast heart is torn between a gentle preacher and a fiery beauty. As love entwines with betrayal, their choices ripple through the close-knit community, exposing secrets and testing faith. A poignant tale of passion, duty, and the enduring strength of human connection amidst life’s moral complexities

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The Last Man

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1826-01-23. 176,424 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A haunting vision of the future follows the sole survivor of a global plague. Amid isolation, loss, and the collapse of civilization, he confronts mortality, love, and the fragility of humanity, exploring despair, resilience, and the search for meaning in a dying world.

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1870-01-01. 97,289 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

A young man’s mysterious disappearance in a small English town sparks suspicion, jealousy, and dark intrigue. Unfinished yet haunting, the story explores obsession, guilt, and the shadowed corners of the human heart.

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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

by Herman Melville

Published: 1847-01-01. 103,570 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

After a rebellious escape from a whaling ship, a wayward sailor drifts among the islands of the South Seas, trading duty for palm shade and taboo. From beachcombers and missionaries to mutinous crews and jailed wanderers, he navigates clashing cultures, hunger, and temptation, seeking freedom—and discovering how paradise can test the heart more sharply than any storm.

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Father Sergius

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1911-01-01. 17,763 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

A powerful tale of faith, temptation, and human frailty, it follows a man who renounces worldly life to seek spiritual purity. Confronted by pride, desire, and doubt, he struggles to reconcile his ideals with the realities of human nature in a profound exploration of morality and devotion.

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Mathilda

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1959-01-01. 48,365 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A dark and intense tale of forbidden love, obsession, and emotional turmoil. Amid secrecy and inner conflict, the characters grapple with desire, morality, and the haunting consequences of choices that challenge societal norms and personal conscience.

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The Mill on the Floss

by George Eliot

Published: 1860-04-04. 213,264 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A powerful story of family, love, and the struggle for independence, following a spirited young woman torn between duty and desire. Set against the backdrop of rural England, it explores passion, pride, and the forces that shape a soul’s destiny.

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The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1886-01-01. 64,940 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A genial layabout reconsiders life’s small tyrannies—love and marriage, babies and bachelors, house-hunting, colds, cats and dogs, the lure of travel, the curse of neighbors. With mock gravity and sudden tenderness, these conversational essays turn trifles into comic philosophy, poking fun at pride and prudence while admitting that idleness can still teach a heart to be kind.

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