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The Decameron- Volume II

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Published: 1621-01-01. 163,461 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The book continues the themes of Volume I, containing the Sixth through Tenth Days of storytelling. Each day includes 10 tales, told by the same group of 10 young Florentines.

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The Decameron- Volume I

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Published: 1620-01-01. 139,315 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The book is the first part of a celebrated 14th-century Italian literary work, composed of 100 tales told over 10 days by a group of 10 young people who flee Florence during the Black Plague of 1348.

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The Duel and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1891-01-01. 73,538 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A disillusioned Russian intellectual who has run off with a married woman, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, and is now tired of both her and the lifestyle he has chosen.

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The Party and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1917-01-01. 70,416 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The story follows a young woman married to a successful doctor. Though admired for her beauty and perceived as the ideal wife, the woman feels emotionally isolated.

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The Bishop and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1887-01-01. 77,821 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A gentle and spiritually-minded man who, despite his high religious office, is gravely ill and emotionally weary.

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The Bet and other stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1915-01-01. 55,046 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A heated argument arises between a young lawyer and a wealthy banker over whether the death penalty or life imprisonment is more humane.

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The Darling and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1916-01-01. 71,786 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The protagonist is a gentle, passive woman who constantly seeks meaning in life through her relationships with men.

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The Witch and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1918-01-01. 75,008 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A reclusive village postmaster named Savin lives with his young, beautiful wife, Raissa. He is extremely jealous and suspicious of her, isolating her from contact with others.

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The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1921-01-01. 67,585 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of short stories by the Russian author Anton Chekhov, showcasing his mastery of psychological realism, irony, and subtle social critique.

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The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1922-01-01. 62,456 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A naive young boy who witnesses the household cook being forced into an unwanted marriage.

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The Wife and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1918-01-01. 77,519 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A wealthy, passive man married to a cold and distant woman, Natalya Gavrilovna. Their marriage is emotionally barren and filled with quiet resentment.

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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1921-01-01. 64,166 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of short stories originally written in Russian in the late 19th century. The stories are known for their subtle emotional depth, realism, and psychological insight.

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Daisy Miller: A Study

by Henry James

Published: 1879-01-01. 21,988 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A young American girl, Daisy Miller, traveling in Europe with her family, and how her behavior clashes with the conservative values of European society.

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Little Mexican And Other Stories

by Aldous Huxley

Published: 1924-01-01. 65,623 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of six short stories and one play, showcasing Huxley’s wit, irony, and philosophical insight into human nature and society.

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All Roads Lead to Calvary

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1919-01-01. 93,878 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The novel follows an intelligent and idealistic young woman from a privileged background, as she seeks meaning and purpose in a changing world during the time of World War I.

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Limbo

by Aldous Huxley

Published: 1920-01-01. 50,322 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The book contains a mix of short stories, satirical essays, and dialogues that explore the absurdities of modern life, art, relationships, war, and intellectual pretensions.

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Mortal Coils

by Aldous Huxley

Published: 1921-01-01. 39,714 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of five short stories and a play that explore the complexities of human desires, illusions, and disappointments.

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Scenes of Clerical Life

by George Eliot

Published: 1858-01-01. 147,870 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Three novellas which were Eliot’s debut work of fiction, presenting realistic portrayals of English life, particularly the moral and social struggles of clergy.

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The Golden Bowl

by Henry James

Published: 1904-11-17. 211,930 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

An Italian nobleman is engaged to the daughter of a wealthy American art collector. Before the marriage, the nobleman reunites with his former lover who is also his fiancee’s close friend.

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The Portrait of a Lady— Volume 2

by Henry James

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

Categories: Fiction » Literature

The book talks about a spirited and independent American woman navigating the complexities of wealth, freedom, and marriage in European society.

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