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“The Age of Innocence” is a novel written by American author Edith Wharton. It was first published in 1920 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, making Wharton the first woman to receive the award.
Set in the 1870s in New York City’s high society, “The Age of Innocence” explores the themes of love, duty, and social expectations. The story follows Newland Archer, a young lawyer who is engaged to the beautiful and conventional May Welland. However, everything changes when May�… Read More

“The Hasheesh Eater” is a book written by Fitz Hugh Ludlow and published in 1857. It is a memoir that describes the author’s experiences and adventures while under the influence of hashish, a derivative of cannabis. The book is considered one of the earliest accounts of drug experimentation in Western literature.
Fitz Hugh Ludlow was an American writer and explorer who became fascinated with the effects of hashish after reading about its use in Eastern cultures. In “The Hasheesh Eater,�… Read More

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a famous comedy play written by William Shakespeare. It was most likely composed around the year 1595 or 1596 and is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known and frequently performed works. The play explores themes of love, magic, and the unpredictable nature of human emotions.
The story takes place in Athens, Greece, and the surrounding enchanted forest. It revolves around the adventures and misadventures of several groups of characters whose lives become inte… Read More

“Tarzan of the Apes” is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It was first published in 1912 and is the first book in the series known as the “Tarzan” series. The story follows the adventures of Tarzan, a man who was raised by apes in the African jungle.
The novel begins with the shipwreck of the English couple John and Alice Clayton on the west coast of Africa. They manage to survive and build a treehouse, but are eventually killed by the savage apes. However, their infant son, John … Read More

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a novel written by Mark Twain, first published in 1884. It is often considered one of the greatest works of American literature and has been widely studied and celebrated for its themes, characters, and social commentary.
The story is set in the pre-Civil War era along the Mississippi River and follows the adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a young boy and the narrator of the story. Huckleberry Finn is the son of an abusive alcoholic and has been taken in… Read More

“The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is a novel written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1719. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of English literature and is often regarded as the first modern novel.
The novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, a young Englishman who sets out on a sea voyage against his family’s wishes. However, the ship encounters a violent storm, and Crusoe finds himself the sole survivor, stranded on a remote island. With limi… Read More

“The Trial,” it is a novel written by Franz Kafka. Published in 1925, it tells the story of a man named Josef K. who is arrested and put on trial for an unspecified crime. The novel explores themes of guilt, justice, and the absurdity of bureaucracy.
In the book, Josef K. finds himself caught in a bewildering and irrational legal system. He struggles to navigate through a complex web of procedures, encounters enigmatic characters, and is unable to fully comprehend the charges against him. As… Read More

“Winnie-the-Pooh” is a collection of stories written by A. A. Milne. It was first published in 1926 and has since become a beloved children’s classic. The book follows the adventures of a teddy bear named Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
The main characters in the book include Winnie-the-Pooh, a kind-hearted and sometimes naive bear who has an insatiable appetite for honey; Piglet, a small and timid pig who is always ready to help his friends; Eeyore, a gloomy and … Read More

“The Man in the Iron Mask” is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, père, first published in 1847. It is part of the “d’Artagnan Romances,” which also includes “The Three Musketeers” and “Twenty Years After.”
The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of the musketeers, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and their young protégé, d’Artagnan. The plot revolves around the existence of a mysterious prisoner in the Bastille who is always seen wearing an iron mask.
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“The Jungle Book” is a collection of stories written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1894. The book features a young boy named Mowgli, who is raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India.
The book includes several short stories, each with its own plot and characters, but all set in the same jungle environment. In addition to Mowgli and the wolves, the stories feature a variety of other animals, including Bagheera the black panther, Baloo the bear, and Shere Khan the tiger.
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“The Lost World” is a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1912. It tells the story of an expedition led by Professor Challenger, a controversial and eccentric scientist, to a remote plateau in South America where prehistoric creatures still exist.
The novel follows the adventures of Challenger and his team, including journalist Edward Malone and hunter Lord John Roxton, as they explore the plateau and encounter a variety of dangerous creatures, including dinosaurs and ape-men… Read More

“War and Peace” is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, published in 1869. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction ever written and is considered Tolstoy’s masterpiece.
The novel is known for its complex characters and intricate plot, as well as its philosophical and historical commentary. Tolstoy’s style is often characterized by its realism and attention to detail, and he employs a wide range of narrative techniques, including multiple perspectives, historic… Read More

“White Fang” is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1906. The story takes place in Yukon Territory, Canada during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, and follows the journey of a wild wolf-dog hybrid named White Fang.
The novel is divided into two parts. The first part depicts White Fang’s early life in the wild, where he learns to survive and thrive in a brutal environment. He is eventually captured and sold to become a sled dog in the Klondike, where he learns to work with humans but al… Read More

“Gulliver’s Travels” is a novel by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. It is a satirical work that tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who travels to several imaginary lands, where he encounters different societies and cultures.
The book is divided into four parts, each describing Gulliver’s experiences in a different land. In the first part, Gulliver visits the land of Lilliput, where he encounters tiny people, who are about six inches tall. In the second part, h… Read More

“The Wizard of Oz” is a classic American children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum and first published in 1900. The story follows a young girl named Dorothy Gale who lives on a farm in Kansas with her aunt and uncle. One day, a tornado sweeps her and her dog, Toto, away to a magical land called Oz.
In Oz, Dorothy meets a scarecrow, a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion who join her on her journey to find the Wizard of Oz, who they believe can help them each obtain what they desire most. Along… Read More

“The Story of Doctor Dolittle” is the first book in the Doctor Dolittle series, written by Hugh Lofting. It was originally published in 1920 and has since become a classic children’s book.
The story follows the adventures of Doctor John Dolittle, a physician who lives in the small town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. One day, he discovers that he has the ability to talk to animals, and he decides to become a veterinarian.
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“Julius Caesar” is a historical tragedy play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been first performed in 1599. The play portrays the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, a prominent Roman general and statesman, and his eventual assassination on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political ambition. It also features some of Shakespeare’s most famous lines, including “Beware the Ides of March” and “Et tu, Brute?�… Read More

“The Great Gatsby” is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925. The story is set in the 1920s and explores themes such as wealth, love, and the American Dream.
The novel is known for its commentary on the Roaring Twenties, a time period marked by economic prosperity, social and cultural change, and moral decay. Fitzgerald captures the excess and indulgence of the era, but also critiques it, showing how it ultimately leads to the downfall of many of the characters.
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“Around the World in Eighty Days” is an adventure novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1873. The story revolves around a wealthy Englishman named Phileas Fogg, who takes on a wager with members of his club that he can travel around the world in eighty days or less.
Accompanied by his French manservant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a journey that takes him through several continents, including Europe, Asia, and America. Along the way, Fogg and Passepartout encounter a number of challenges… Read More

“Journey to the Center of the Earth” is a novel written by Jules Verne and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of a German professor named Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, as they journey to the center of the Earth.
The novel is known for its imaginative and detailed descriptions of the underground world, as well as its themes of scientific discovery and adventure.
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“The Call of the Wild” is a novel written by Jack London and published in 1903. The story follows the life of a dog named Buck, who is kidnapped from his comfortable home in California and sold into the brutal life of an Alaskan sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the wilderness and its exploration of the themes of survival, adaptation, and the struggle between civilization and the natural world.
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“Peter and Wendy” is a novel by J.M. Barrie about a boy named Peter Pan who refuses to grow up and a young girl named Wendy Darling, who he takes to the magical world of Neverland along with her brothers. They encounter the Lost Boys, a band of orphaned boys, and Captain Hook, a villainous pirate who seeks revenge against Peter. The story explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the fear of growing up. In the end, Wendy and her brothers return to London, but Peter promises to visit the… Read More

The “Kama Sutra” is an ancient Indian text that is widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior. The text was written in Sanskrit and is believed to have been composed in the 3rd century CE by the Indian scholar Vatsyayana. It is divided into seven parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of human life and sexuality. The “Kama Sutra” covers a wide range of topics, including the duties and responsibilities of partners in a sexual relationship, the importanc… Read More