Books tagged with Literature[14 found]

A small matter of trust

by Don Carter

Published: 2020-11-14. 32,000 Words.

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Categories: Fiction » Literature

An author receives a surprise visit after his wife goes to a conference in London. Can his marriage survive?

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The Prophet

by Kahlil Gibran

Published: 1923-01-01. 12,643 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A philosophical and poetic work presented as a series of poetic essays. The story centers on Almustafa, a wise man and prophet, who has lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years.

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The Monster and Other Stories

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1899-01-01. 35,976 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of powerful tales exploring guilt, compassion, and human fragility. Through vivid realism and emotional depth, it examines how fear, prejudice, and courage shape lives in moments of quiet tragedy and moral reckoning.

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The Flag-Raising

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1907-01-01. 16,226 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

In a one-room schoolhouse, a spirited teacher and her mischievous pupils plan the village’s first flag-raising. Pranks collide with pride as shy singers, stubborn selectmen, and a reformed scamp pull together for the ceremony. Laughter, scrapes, and a swelling hymn turn a simple pole into a promise—and a small town into a community.

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The Solitary Summer

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1899-01-01. 38,955 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A companion to Elizabeth and Her German Garden, written in the same diary-like style.

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Mashi and Other Stories

by Rabindranath Tagore

Published: 1918-01-01. 36,687 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of evocative stories exploring human emotions, culture, and the complexities of everyday life. Through love, loss, and moral dilemmas, the tales illuminate the subtleties of relationships, the beauty of simplicity, and the depth of human experience across diverse settings.

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Amy Foster

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1901-12-01. 12,529 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A haunting tale of a shipwrecked immigrant washed ashore in a remote English village. Struggling with isolation and prejudice, he finds solace in the kind but simple Amy. Their love, tested by cultural divides and unspoken fears, unfolds against a stark coastal backdrop, revealing the fragility of human connection and the heart-wrenching cost of misunderstanding in a world of strangers.

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Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1902-01-01. 38,836 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A voyage up the Congo River exposes the darkness at the heart of both empire and human nature. Through danger, moral ambiguity, and psychological tension, this haunting tale explores greed, power, and the thin line between civilization and savagery.

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Daisy Miller: A Study

by Henry James

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

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A free-spirited American girl captivates European high society with her bold charm, defying rigid conventions. Her flirtations with a dashing Italian spark scandal and intrigue, testing the bounds of propriety. Set in picturesque Rome and Switzerland, this sharp tale probes cultural clashes, innocence, and the price of nonconformity in a world bound by judgment.

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Mortal Coils

by Aldous Huxley

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

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Discover five witty tales probing human quirks. A seducer's affair leads to murder, his Gioconda smile hiding secrets. Lovers tangle comically in a hotel play. A lost artist gets ironic tribute, underwater loves emerge in reverie, a nun's shocking story unfolds at lunch. Satirizing love, art, faith, and mortality, this anthology captivates, inviting reflection on life's fragile threads.

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The Beast in the Jungle

by Henry James

Published: 1903-02-26. 19,128 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A man waits for a life-changing event he fears will define him, while a loyal companion observes his obsession. Through suspense, introspection, and emotional tension, the story explores fate, missed opportunities, and the profound cost of inaction.

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Monday Or Tuesday

by Virginia Woolf

Published: 1921-01-01. 18,387 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Explore eight experimental short stories delving into human consciousness. Encounter ghosts in a haunted house, women's societal debates, a heron's flight, strangers' unspoken stories on a train, quartet harmonies, vivid colors, Kew Gardens' serenity, and a mark's mysteries. These tales innovate form, probing perception, memory, and modernity through lyrical prose that entices and enlightens.

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Bartleby The Scrivener

by Herman Melville

Published: 1853-12-01. 14,546 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A peculiar clerk joins a Wall Street law office, his quiet diligence masking an enigmatic resolve. Tasked with copying legal documents, he soon responds to all requests with a cryptic “I would prefer not to.” His passive defiance baffles his employer, unraveling a haunting tale of isolation, duty, and the human spirit’s quiet rebellion in a bustling, indifferent 19th-century New York.

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Metamorphosis

by Franz Kafka

Published: 1915-01-01. 22,365 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A haunting tale of alienation and identity, following a man who awakens transformed into a monstrous insect. Confronted with isolation, family tension, and societal rejection, he grapples with the fragility of human connection and the profound challenges of existence.

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