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A&P — The Narrator Is the Story

A&P Blog #1 establishes the most important foundation: before we can understand what Sammy does, we have to understand how he sees. Because A&P…

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Novel

Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

Surreal story about a man who wakes up transformed into a giant insect, exploring alienation and identity

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Drama

Macbeth

William Shakespeare

Macbeth is a tragedy about a nobleman whose ambition, fueled by prophecy and guilt, drives him to murder, madness, and ruin.

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Mythology

Hercules

Ovid

A myth portraying a mighty hero whose extraordinary strength is matched by suffering, trials, and a tragic fate shaped by the gods.

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Mythology

Atalanta

Ovid

A myth in which a swift, independent heroine is outwitted in a race, showing how love and cunning overcome pride and strength.

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Essay

Self-Reliance

Ralph Waldo Emerson

An essay urging individuals to trust their inner voice and resist conformity in order to live authentically.

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Short Story

The Mask

Guy de Maupassant

A chilling tale in which a respected man’s hidden obsession with youth and pleasure is revealed through a grotesque final discovery.

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Essay

The Art of War

Sun Tzu

Timeless guide to military strategy, emphasizing wisdom, deception, and strategic planning to achieve victory

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Short Story

Rust

Guy de Maupassant

Brief story about the emotional decay and regrets of a man reflecting on a lost love

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Poetry

The Canterbury Tales

Goeffrey Chaucer

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

Guy de Maupassant

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…

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Short Story

An Old Man

Guy de Maupassant

Poignant short story that explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the inevitable passage of time through the life of a frail, forgotten old man

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