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“To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf, published in 1927, is a pioneering modernist novel that explores the complexities of family life and the passage of time. Set in the Ramsay family’s summer home on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the novel unfolds over a decade, delving into the inner thoughts and emotions of its characters.
“The Moth” is a short story written by H.G. Wells, published in 1895. The story delves into the psychological unraveling of an entomologist named Hapley, who becomes haunted by the ghostly presence of a moth, believed to be the manifestation of his deceased rival, Professor Pawkins.
The Gambler is a compelling novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published in 1867, that delves into the addictive nature of gambling and its impact on individuals.
The Fox by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1923, is a tale set in the rural English countryside during the aftermath of World War I. The story delves into the lives of two women living in seclusion on a struggling farm, their encounter with a young soldier.
“Sons and Lovers,” written by D. H. Lawrence and published in 1913, delves into the complexities of human relationships, focusing on a working-class family in early 20th-century England. It captures the emotional dynamics within the Morel family.
“Meno” is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, featuring Socrates and Meno as the main characters. The text delves into the nature of virtue, exploring whether it can be taught, acquired through practice, or is inherent by nature. The dialogue also introduces the concept of recollection, a cornerstone in Plato’s theory of knowledge. Comprehensive Plot […]
“The Spider” is a chilling mystery novella by Hanns Heinz Ewers, published in 1915. The story is set in Paris, in the small Hotel Stevens on Rue Alfred Stevens. The narrative centers on a peculiar series of suicides that occur in room #7 of the hotel.
“The Pit and the Pendulum,” written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842, is a harrowing tale set during the Spanish Inquisition. The story delves into the psychological and physical tortures endured by the unnamed narrator.
“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.
“The New Dress,” a short story by Virginia Woolf, delves into the intricate web of social insecurities and self-consciousness through the lens of its protagonist, Mabel Waring.
