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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.

BY Celsius 233
June 28, 2024
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Historical Satire

The Fortune of the Rougons by Émile Zola

"The Fortune of the Rougons" by Émile Zola, first published in 1871, is the opening novel in the renowned Rougon-Macquart series. This seminal work establishes the foundation of the Rougon-Macquart family saga, a sweeping exploration of heredity and environment across generations.

BY Celsius 233
June 28, 2024
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Satire

The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield

The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield, first published in 1930, offers a humorous and semi-autobiographical glimpse into the daily life of an upper-middle-class Englishwoman in the 1930s.

BY Celsius 233
June 28, 2024
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Mystery Satire

The Club of Queer Trades by Gilbert Keith Chesterton

"The Club of Queer Trades" by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, published in 1905, is a collection of interconnected detective stories.

BY Celsius 233
June 28, 2024
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Literary Fiction Satire

The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray

"The Book of Snobs," written by William Makepeace Thackeray, is a satirical work that dissects and mocks the various manifestations of snobbery within English society.

BY Celsius 233
June 28, 2024
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Psychological Satire

The Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche

"The Antichrist" by Friedrich Nietzsche, published in 1888 and translated by H.L. Mencken, is one of Nietzsche's most provocative and controversial works. Written during a period of intense creative output and shortly before Nietzsche's mental collapse, "The Antichrist" encapsulates his philosophical rebellion against Christian doctrines and the values they propagate.

BY Celsius 233
June 26, 2024
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Historical Satire

Sybil or The Two Nations by Benjamin Disraeli

"Sybil, or The Two Nations," written by Benjamin Disraeli and published in 1845, is a novel that explores the vast disparities between the rich and the poor in England during the 19th century. Disraeli, a prominent Conservative politician and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, used this novel to highlight the social injustices of the time.

BY Celsius 233
June 25, 2024
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Romance Satire

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

"Sense and Sensibility," published in 1811, is Jane Austen's first published novel. It follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters.

BY Celsius 233
June 25, 2024
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Romance Satire

Persuasion by Jane Austen

"Persuasion" is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1818. It is a story set in the early 19th century, focusing on the themes of love, social class, and second chances. The narrative revolves around Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old woman whose family is on the brink of financial ruin.

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June 25, 2024
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Romance Satire

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

"Much Ado About Nothing" is a comedic play by William Shakespeare, written in 1600. It revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings between two pairs of lovers.