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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

"Les Misérables," a monumental work by Victor Hugo, published in 1862, is a profound narrative set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France. The story spans over two decades, intertwining the destinies of ex-convict Jean Valjean and the relentless Inspector Javert, among others.

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June 25, 2024
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Common Sense by Thomas Paine

"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, published in 1776, is a seminal work in the annals of American literature and political philosophy. This pamphlet played a crucial role in persuading American colonists to support independence from Great Britain.

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June 24, 2024
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, published in 1859, is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.

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June 24, 2024
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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel first published in 1869. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, "War and Peace" intertwines the lives of several families as they navigate the tumultuous changes brought by war, love, and personal transformation.

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June 24, 2024
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Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

"Twelve Years a Slave" is a harrowing autobiographical account by Solomon Northup, first published in 1853. Northup, a free-born African American from New York, was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841.

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June 24, 2024
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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

"The Three Musketeers," penned by Alexandre Dumas in 1844, is a captivating historical adventure novel set in the 17th century. The story centers around a young, ambitious man named d'Artagnan.

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June 24, 2024
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The Story Girl by Lucy Maud Montgomery

"The Story Girl," written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1911, invites readers into a nostalgic world set in the pastoral landscape of Prince Edward Island.

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June 24, 2024
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The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

"The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel first published in 1850. It is the third and final part of Dumas's d'Artagnan series, following "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After." The story revolves around a mysterious prisoner held in the Bastille, whose identity is concealed by an iron mask.

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June 23, 2024
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The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto

The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto, published in 1644, is a profound exploration of strategy, tactics, and philosophy by one of the most legendary samurais in history. Musashi, a warrior who lived from approximately 1584 to 1645.

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June 23, 2024
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, translated by Lionel Giles, is a timeless treatise on military strategy and tactics. Written in the 5th century BC, it remains one of the most influential texts on warfare and strategy.