ALL BOOKS
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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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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