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" The following extraordinary account of the "Cause C?l?bre" of Urbain Grandier, the Cur? of Loudun, accused of Magic and of having caused the Nuns of the Convent of Saint Ursula to be possessed of...

"The Doctor's Christmas Eve" is a short story written by James Lane Allen that captures the essence of Christmas spirit and the importance of human connection. Set in a small Kentucky town on...

"The Dramatist; or, Stop Him Who Can" by Frederick Reynolds is a comedic play that satirizes the theatrical world and the struggles of aspiring playwrights. Set in the bustling world of the London...

The Duel is one of Chekhov's longest works, skirting the edge between novel and novella. Like many of Chekhov's works, it was first published as a serial. Laevsky is a womanizing drunkard, a slave to...

"The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic tragedy that delves into themes of power, betrayal, and moral corruption. Set in Renaissance Italy, the play revolves around the...

"The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic tragedy that delves into themes of power, betrayal, and moral corruption. Set in Renaissance Italy, the play revolves around the...

This story was rejected by two top-flight science-fiction editors for the same reason: "Too hot to handle." "Too dangerous for our book." We'd like to know whether or not the readers of Amazing...

"The Eight-Oared Victors" is a sports novel written by Lester Chadwick. The story revolves around the world of competitive rowing, particularly the sport of rowing in eights. Eights rowing involves...

"The Elder Brother" by Francis Beaumont is a Jacobean comedy that explores themes of family dynamics, inheritance, and love against the backdrop of courtly intrigue and social conventions. The plot...

"The Eldest Son" by John Galsworthy is a captivating drama that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, class conflict, and personal ambition in early 20th-century England. Set against the...

Though Dorothy Day may be best known today for her religious peace activism and her role in founding the Catholic Worker movement, she lived a bohemian youth in the Lower West Side of New York City...

Jules Verne, the master of adventure fiction, takes readers on an exhilarating journey to the Arctic in "The English at the North Pole." Published in the late 19th century, this novel transports...

FROM --, ESQ. Cairo, June 19. 1800. "My dear Sir, In a visit I lately paid to the monastery of St. Macarius, which is situated, as you know, in the Valley of the Lakes of Natron, I was lucky enough...

INTRODUCTION. "If my object in these pages were to present a complete scheme of counsels and maxims for the guidance of life, I should have to repeat the numerous rules some of them excellent which...

"The Execution of Montrose" by William Edmondstoune Aytoun is a stirring historical narrative that transports readers to the tumultuous period of the English Civil War in 17th century Scotland...

"The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales" by Mrs. Alfred Gatty is a collection of charming and imaginative fairy tales that captivate the hearts of young readers and adults alike. This enchanting book...

"The Fairy Nightcaps" by Aunt Fanny is a delightful collection of bedtime stories filled with magic, whimsy, and enchantment. In this charming book, readers will discover a series of short tales...

"The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" is a timeless collection of classic fairy tales written by Charles Perrault, a French author who lived in the 17th century. This compilation includes some of the...

"The Faithful Shepherdess" by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont is a pastoral tragicomedy that unfolds in the idyllic setting of Arcadia, where themes of love, fidelity, and purity are explored...

"The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eighth" by William Shakespeare, as edited by William Aldis Wright, is a gripping historical drama that offers a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous...

"The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII" by William Shakespeare is a captivating historical drama that chronicles the tumultuous reign of the iconic monarch. Set in the early 16th century,...

"The Fatal Falsehood" by Hannah More is a poignant tale that delves into the consequences of deceit and the pursuit of virtue. Set in a moralistic landscape, the play follows the story of families...

"The Fate of Sparta; or, The Rival Kings" by Hannah Cowley is a tragic tale set in ancient Greece, exploring themes of power, honor, and the destructive force of ambition. At its core are the rival...

"The Feast at Solhoug" by Henrik Ibsen is a poignant drama set in medieval Norway, delving into themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. The play revolves around the characters of Margit and Bengt, a...

"The Fertility of the Unfit" is a book written by William Allan Chapple. Published in 1903, the book reflects the eugenics movement that gained prominence during the early 20th century. Eugenics was...

"The Field of Ice" is an adventure novel written by the renowned French author Jules Verne. This novel is also known by its original French title, "Le Champ de Glace," and it is part of Verne's...

"The First Book of the Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser is an epic poem that stands as a cornerstone in English Renaissance literature. This allegorical masterpiece follows the adventures of the...

" THE day before Christmas, in the year of our Lord 722. Broad snow-meadows glistening white along the banks of the river Moselle; pallid hill-sides blooming with mystic roses where the glow of the...

Set a mere three months after The Laughing Cavalier, the titular first Sir Percy is set to wed his love Gilda in a double wedding with her brother and his intended. The attendees include many of the...

"The Five Jars" is not a work by M.R. James, but rather a children's novel written by H.G. Wells, the famous British author known for his science fiction and fantasy works. M.R. James, on the other...