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Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

"Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1886, is a gripping adventure novel set in Scotland during the 18th century. The story revolves around the young David Balfour and his quest for justice and inheritance after being betrayed and kidnapped.

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July 2, 2024
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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

"Julius Caesar," penned by William Shakespeare, is a historical tragedy that delves into themes of power, betrayal, and fate.

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July 2, 2024
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Helen of Troy by Andrew Lang

Helen of Troy, written by Andrew Lang and published in 1882, is a poetic retelling of the myth of Helen of Troy, one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology.

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June 30, 2024
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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad recounts the protagonist's journey into the African interior to find Kurtz, a god-like figure.

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June 30, 2024
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace

"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" is a historical novel written by Lew Wallace, first published in 1880. The story is set in the 1st century AD and follows the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is betrayed and sent into slavery

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June 30, 2024
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The Secret City by Sir Hugh Walpole

"The Secret City" by Sir Hugh Walpole, published in 1919, is a literary fiction that dives into the complex psychological and social dynamics of Russia during the tumultuous period of World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution.

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June 29, 2024
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"The Scarlet Letter," written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850, is a seminal work of American literature set in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the mid-17th century. The novel explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.

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June 29, 2024
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The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad and The Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, are epic poems foundational to the Western literary canon. The Iliad primarily focuses on the rage of Achilles during the Trojan War, while The Odyssey follows the long and perilous journey of Odysseus as he returns home from the war.

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June 28, 2024
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The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, set during the Trojan War. The poem focuses on the hero Achilles and his wrath against Agamemnon, the king of the Greeks.

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June 28, 2024
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The Head of the House of Coombe by Frances Hodgson...

"The Head of the House of Coombe," written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in 1922, is a richly woven narrative set against the backdrop of pre-World War I England.