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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…
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A Duel
Short story about a Frenchman and a Prussian officer who engage in a life-threatening duel on a train during the Franco-Prussian War…
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The Prince
“The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli is a guide on political power and ruling strategies…
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The Signal
A woman, while observing another woman in a window across the street, begins to imitate her gestures, unknowingly initiating a dangerous encounter with a man who takes her signals as an invitation…
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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…
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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 to betray their country…
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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 ultimately change his life…
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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 middle classes of America…
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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…
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The Most Dangerous Game
The story features a big-game hunter from New York City who falls off a yacht and swims to an isolated island in the Caribbean, where he is hunted by a Russian aristocrat…
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The Minister's Black Veil
A Puritan minister's life is upended when he starts wearing a black veil, symbolizing hidden sin and sparking unease in his community…
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The Matter with Andre
Matilda cannot wait for her husband to be away so she can invite Captain Sommerive into her house and heart…
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The Lottery
Chilling story about a seemingly idyllic town that holds an annual lottery where one resident is chosen to be stoned to death…
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The Horla
The Horla is written in diary format by an unnamed narrator who becomes increasingly unhinged and alarming…
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The Hand
Chilling tale about the mysterious death of Sir John Rowell, an enigmatic Englishman with a macabre passion for hunting…
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The Five-Forty-Eight
The story takes place in downtown Manhattan, New York City, where the protagonist, Blake, attempts to escape his former employee, Miss Dent, who was fired shortly after a one-night stand…
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The Diary of a Madman
“Diary of a Madman” is a farcical short story by Nikolai Gogol, presented in the form of a diary…
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Lysistrata
“Lysistrata” is an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes, originally performed in classical Athens in 411 BCE…
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Johnny Bear
John Steinbeck wrote the short story “Johnny Bear” in 1938…
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Hamlet
More than just a revenge play, “Hamlet” deals with questions about life, existence, sanity, love, death, and betrayal.…
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The Fall of the House of Usher
“The Fall of the House of Usher” is a Gothic tale that begins with the narrator encountering the eerie House of Usher on a bleak day, filling him with dread…
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Daedalus and Icarus
Mythological tale about the ingenious inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus, who flies too close to the sun with wax wings, leading to his tragic fall…
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Civil Disobedience
“Civil Disobedience” argues that individuals should prioritize their conscience over the law and resist government actions they deem unjust…
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Boule de Suif
“Boule de Suif” is a short story about a well-known prostitute who is initially scorned but later relied upon for her generosity…
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Beowulf
An Old English epic poem that tells the heroic tale of Beowulf, a warrior who battles the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon, showcasing themes of bravery, honor, and the struggle between good and evil…
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll…
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A&P
“A&P” is a tragicomic work of short fiction by John Updike, exploring themes of rebellion, societal norms, and the desire for beauty…
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A Novel in Nine Letters
“A Novel in Nine Letters” is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in “Short Stories” (1847)…
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A Farewell to Arms
“A Farewell to Arms” is a love story between an American ambulance driver and a British nurse set against the backdrop of World War I in Italy…
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