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An Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne

"An Antarctic Mystery," also known as "The Sphinx of the Ice Fields," is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1899. It serves as a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket." Verne's novel picks up where Poe's enigmatic story left off, blending adventure, mystery, and exploration. The tale is set in the desolate, icy expanses of the Antarctic, following the journey of its protagonist, Mr. Jeorling, as he becomes entangled in a quest to uncover the fate of the fabled ship, the Jane, and its crew.

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Historical Literary Fiction Satire

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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Romance Satire

A Room with a View by E. M. Forster

"A Room with a View" is a novel by E. M. Forster, published in 1908. It explores themes of social conventions, love, and self-discovery in early 20th-century British society.

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June 24, 2024
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Literary Fiction Satire

A Child of the Jago by Arthur Morrison

"A Child of the Jago" by Arthur Morrison is a gripping and realistic depiction of life in the East End of London during the late 19th century.

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June 24, 2024
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Psychological Romance Supernatural

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

"Wuthering Heights," a novel by Emily Brontë, published in 1847, is a tale of passion, revenge, and the supernatural, set on the bleak Yorkshire moors.

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June 24, 2024
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Historical Literary Fiction

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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Adventure Science Fiction Supernatural

Voodoo Planet by Andre Norton

“Voodoo Planet” by Andre Norton, first published in 1959, is a science fiction adventure that transports readers to a mysterious and dangerous world. The story revolves around the crew of the Free Trader spaceship, Solar Queen, as they encounter strange phenomena and ancient rituals on the planet Khatka, a sister planet to Xecho. The narrative […]

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June 24, 2024
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Biographical Historical

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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Adventure Fantasy Young Adult

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900, is a beloved classic in American children's literature. It tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz.

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June 24, 2024
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Adventure Science Fiction

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

"The War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells, first published in 1898, is a seminal work in the science fiction genre. This narrative is a gripping tale of humanity's struggle for survival against an advanced alien civilization.