Books tagged with Literature
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The Best Stories of Sarah Orne Jewett- Volume 2
by Sarah Orne Jewett
Categories: Fiction » Literature
The book continues to showcase Jewett’s quiet, graceful portraits of rural New England life—especially the women and small communities of 19th-century Maine.
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The Best Stories of Sarah Orne Jewett- Volume 1
by Sarah Orne Jewett
Categories: Fiction » Literature
A collection showcasing the finest short fiction by Sarah Orne Jewett, one of the most celebrated American regionalist writers of the 19th century.
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Tales of Unrest
by Joseph Conrad
Categories: Fiction » Literature
A collection of five short stories that explore themes such as imperialism, alienation, morality, and human conflict.
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The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale
by Joseph Conrad
Categories: Fiction » Literature
The story revolves around a seemingly unremarkable man who owns a small shop and lives with his wife Winnie, her mentally disabled brother and their mother.
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Amy Foster
by Joseph Conrad
Categories: Fiction » Literature
The story is narrated by a local physician who tells the life story of a shipwrecked immigrant from Central Europe.
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Heart of Darkness
by Joseph Conrad
Categories: Fiction » Literature
The story is framed as a tale told by Charles Marlow, a seaman, to fellow sailors aboard a boat anchored on the Thames River in London.
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The Decameron- Volume I
by Giovanni Boccaccio
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 Decameron- Volume II
by Giovanni Boccaccio
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 Duel and Other Stories
by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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