ALL BOOKS
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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