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“A House of Pomegranates” is a collection of four whimsical and moralistic short stories by Oscar Wilde, published in 1891. This book, written in Wilde’s signature lush and ornate prose, includes “The Young King,” “The Birthday of the Infanta,” “The Fisherman and His Soul,” and “The Star-Child.”
“The Nightingale and the Rose” is a poignant short story written by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1888. Set in a timeless and ethereal garden, the story explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the often harsh reality of unreciprocated affection.
“Lilith” by George MacDonald follows the journey of Mr. Vane, a young man who inherits an ancient house with a mysterious library.
“Thus Spake Zarathustra,” written by Friedrich Nietzsche and first published between 1883 and 1885, is a philosophical novel that explores complex themes of existence, morality, and the human condition through the teachings and adventures of its protagonist, Zarathustra.
“The Masque of the Red Death,” written by Edgar Allan Poe and published in 1842, is a classic tale of horror that explores themes of death, inevitability, and human arrogance. Set against the backdrop of a devastating plague, the story is a haunting narrative of a prince’s desperate attempt to avoid death.
