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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott

"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" by Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884, is a unique blend of satire, mathematical treatise, and social commentary. Set in a two-dimensional world, it explores the life and society of geometric shapes, particularly focusing on the experiences of a humble square.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Literary Fiction Supernatural

Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker

"Dracula's Guest" is a haunting short story by Bram Stoker, published posthumously in 1914. Originally intended to be part of Stoker's famous novel "Dracula," this tale sets a chilling tone with its atmospheric storytelling and gothic elements.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Literary Fiction Romance Satire

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

"David Copperfield" is one of Charles Dickens's most celebrated works, published in 1850. The novel is a semi-autobiographical narrative that explores the life of David Copperfield from childhood to adulthood.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Supernatural

Curious, If True: Strange Tales by Elizabeth Gaskell

"The Old Nurse's Story" by Elizabeth Gaskell is a collection of supernatural and gothic short stories published in 1859. Gaskell, a renowned Victorian author, delves into eerie and mysterious realms, intertwining the mundane with the macabre.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Psychological

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

"Crime and Punishment," written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and first published in 1866, is a seminal work of Russian literature. This psychological drama delves into the moral dilemmas and existential crises of its protagonist, Rodion Raskolnikov.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Historical Psychological Satire

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.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Literary Fiction Romance Satire

Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Henri Murger

"Bohemians of the Latin Quarter" by Henri Murger is a classic French novel, first published in 1851. The story captures the vibrant and often tumultuous lives of young artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Adventure Science Fiction

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is a celebrated adventure novel by Jules Verne, published in 1873. The story follows the eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg, who makes a daring wager to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days.

BY Celsius 233
June 24, 2024
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Romance Young Adult

Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

"Anne of Green Gables," written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1908, is a beloved novel that tells the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative orphan girl.

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June 24, 2024
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Literary Fiction Romance Satire

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

"Anna Karenina," written by Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1877, is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature. The novel, translated by Constance Garnett, delves into the complexities of Russian society, love, infidelity, and the pursuit of happiness.