by Mary Shelley
“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is considered by many scholars to be the first official science-fiction novel ever written. Frankenstein has had considerable influence on literature and on popular culture, spawning a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays.
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by Bertrand Russell
“The Problems of Philosophy” is a philosophical work written by the British philosopher Bertrand Russell. It was first published in 1912. In this book, Russell explores various fundamental issues in philosophy, presenting his thoughts on topics such as the nature of reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the philosophy of language.
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The King James Bible (KJB), also known as The King James Version (KJV), and the Authorized Version (AV), is a classic English translation of the Bible. Commissioned by King James I of England and first published in 1611, it has had a profound impact on English literature and religious worship.
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The Hebrew Tanakh represents the foundational religious and historical text for Judaism. It serves as a source of religious guidance, law, and inspiration for Jewish communities around the world.
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by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
El libro “Don Quijote” fue escrito por Miguel de Cervantes. Publicado por primera vez en dos partes en 1605 y 1615, se considera una de las mayores obras de ficción.
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by Aristotle
“Nicomachean Ethics” is a philosophical work by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It is named after Aristotle’s son, Nicomachus, to whom the work is dedicated. This ethical treatise, composed around 350 BCE, is part of Aristotle’s broader exploration of ethics and political philosophy.
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by Dr. Sigmund Freud
“Dream Psychology” is a book written by Sigmund Freud, the renowned Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Originally published in 1920, the book explores Freud’s theories on the interpretation of dreams and their connection to the unconscious mind.
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by Virginia Woolf
“The Voyage Out” is the first novel written by British author Virginia Woolf. It was published in 1915. The novel is a coming-of-age story, and it explores themes such as self-discovery, social conventions, and the constraints placed upon women in the early 20th century.
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by Laozi
The “Tao Te Ching” is a foundational text in Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition, written around 400 BC.
It is a collection of 81 short chapters, each containing poetic and philosophical verses. The text explores the concept of the Tao (Dao), which can be translated as the “Way” or the “Path.” The Tao represents the fundamental and unnameable force that underlies and unifies the universe.
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by Rudolf Erich Raspe
“The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen” is a collection of tall tales and fantastical stories attributed to the German nobleman Baron Munchausen. The character Baron Munchausen was based on a real person, Hieronymus Karl Friedrich, Freiherr von Münchhausen, who lived in the 18th century.
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by David Hume
“A Treatise of Human Nature” is a philosophical work by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, first published in three volumes in 1739 and 1740. Hume is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Western philosophy and a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
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by Aesop
Aesop’s Fables are a collection of ancient moral tales attributed to Aesop, a storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE.
These fables have endured through the centuries and remain popular as a source of wisdom and moral lessons.
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by Friedrich Nietzsche
“Thus Spake Zarathustra” translated from “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” is a philosophical novel written by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, published in four parts between 1883 and 1885. It is written in the form of a prose poem and is considered one of Nietzsche’s most significant and challenging works.
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by John Philip Quinn
Published in 1890, the book provides a fictionalized account of the world of gambling and the characters involved in the practice during the mid-19th century. The novel is set in the United States and explores the consequences of gambling and the vices associated with it.
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by Upton Sinclair
“The Jungle” is a novel written by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1906. The book is a muckraking work of fiction that exposed the harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century. Sinclair intended the novel to highlight the exploitation of immigrant workers and to advocate for socialist reforms.
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by Johnston McCulley
“The Mark of Zorro” is a novel written by Johnston McCulley, first published in 1919. The story has been adapted into various films, television series, and other media over the years. The novel introduces the character of Zorro, a masked vigilante who defends the oppressed in Spanish California during the era of Mexican rule.
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by Sophocles
“Oedipus King of Thebes” also known as “Oedipus Rex” and “Oedipus the King” is a famous tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The play was written around 429 BC, and is a classic work of Greek literature, still widely studied and performed today. It is known for its complex characters, compelling plot, and exploration of profound philosophical and psychological themes.
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by Charles Dickens
“David Copperfield” is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens. It was first published as a serial between 1849 and 1850 and later released as a complete novel in 1850. The story is widely regarded as one of Dickens’s most autobiographical works, drawing on elements of his own life.
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by Carey Rockwell
“Stand by for Mars!” is a science fiction novel written by Carey Rockwell, a pseudonym used by the authors Harold L. Goodwin and Willy Ley. The book was published in 1952 and is part of the “Tom Corbett, Space Cadet” series.
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by H.G. Wells
“The Invisible Man” is a classic science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells. It was first published in 1897 and is considered one of Wells’ most famous works. The novel explores the theme of scientific ethics and the consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation.
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by Theodore Roosevelt
“Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography” is an autobiographical work written by the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt wrote the autobiography in 1913 and published it in 1914, shortly after the end of his presidency (1901–1909). The book covers Roosevelt’s early life, political career, and experiences as president.
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by Candace Wheeler
“How to Make Rugs”, written by Candace Wheeler, was first published in 1902. Wheeler was a notable American interior and textile designer associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
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by Homer
“The Iliad” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems by Homer. The poem, set near the end of the Trojan War, depicts an intense quarrel between King Agamemnon and the legendary warrior Achilles. The poem is often widely known as the first substantial piece of European literature.
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