Poetry
The Canterbury Tales
Collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury, revealing a vivid portrait of medieval society
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Short Story
The Devil
An old peasant is lured into a grim moral dilemma when he's paid to watch over a dying woman, only to confront the raw…
Short Story
An Old Man
Poignant short story that explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the inevitable passage of time through the life of a frail, forgotten old man
Novel
Notes from Underground
Philosophical novel that explores the tormented inner life of an unnamed narrator who rejects societal norms, grappling with existential despair, alienation, and self-loathing
Short Story
The Piece of String
Story of a man falsely accused of theft after picking up a piece of string, highlighting themes of truth, reputation, and social injustice
Essay
The Prince
“The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli is a guide on political power and ruling strategies
Short Story
The Signal
Suspenseful short story about a man who encounters a mysterious signalman and becomes entangled in a chilling and supernatural experience
Essay
The Meditations
Series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, reflecting on Stoic philosophy and offering insights into self-discipline, virtue, and the nature of life
Short Story
Two Friends
Poignant story about two friends who, during the Franco-Prussian War, take a final fishing trip together and face a tragic end when they refuse…
Short Story
The Jewels
Story about a man who discovers that his late wife's supposedly fake jewelry is real and valuable, leading him to question her fidelity and…
Short Story
Travel is so Broadening
“Travel Is So Broadening” is a book by Sinclair Lewis. In this work, Lewis brings to life the talk and actions common to the…
Short Story
To Build a Fire
“To Build a Fire” is a harrowing narrative that explores the fatal consequences of a man’s hubris and lack of respect for nature’s power
