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A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy

A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy

"A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy" is a work by Karl Marx, which he wrote in 1859. This work serves as a precursor to his more famous and extensive work, "Das Kapital." In this earlier work, Marx explores key concepts and ideas that...

"A Crystal Age" is a speculative fiction novel that explores a utopian society set in a distant future. The protagonist, a man from the 19th century, stumbles upon this idealistic civilization where people live in harmony with nature, devoid of the...

A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis

A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis

"A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" is a seminal work by Sigmund Freud, originally published in 1920. In this book, Freud provides an accessible overview of his theories and techniques in psychoanalysis, making it suitable for both beginners...

A Journery to the Center of the Earth

A Journery to the Center of the Earth

Published in 1864, "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" is a science fiction novel by French author Jules Verne. The story follows Professor Otto Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they undertake an expedition to reach the Earth's...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Irish author James Joyce, first published in serial form in 1914 and later as a book in 1916. It traces the intellectual and philosophical awakening of Stephen Dedalus, a...

A Princess Of Mars

A Princess Of Mars

First published in 1912, "A Princess of Mars" is the debut novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. It follows the story of John Carter, a former Confederate captain, who inexplicably finds himself on the Red Planet, known to its inhabitants as...

A Room With a View

A Room With a View

"A Room With a View" is a novel penned by E.M. Forster, first published in 1908. Set both in England and Italy, the narrative centers on the young Lucy Honeychurch and her development from a repressed and naive woman into a more self-assured and...

A Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet

"A Study in Scarlet" is the first novel featuring Sherlock Holmes, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1887. The book introduces the iconic characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson, who become roommates and, shortly after,...

"Adam Bede" is a novel written by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. The book was first published in 1859 and is set in the rural community of Hayslope in England during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the life of the...

"Aesop's Fables" is a collection of brief stories, typically featuring animals that speak and behave as humans, and each ending with a moral lesson. Attributed to a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564...

Ann Veronica A Modern Love Story

Ann Veronica A Modern Love Story

"Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story" is a novel written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1909. The story revolves around the character Ann Veronica Stanley, a young and independent woman who rebels against the societal norms and expectations of her...

"Anna Karenina" is a novel by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, first published in serialized form between 1873 and 1877. The novel is often considered one of the pinnacles of realist fiction. The narrative revolves around a tragic story of a married...

Around The World In Eighty Days

Around The World In Eighty Days

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is an adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, published in 1873. The story follows Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, who accepts a wager that he can travel around the world in just 80 days. Accompanied by his...

Ascending Darkness

Ascending Darkness

Welcome to a journey through history—cobwebs aren't the only relics hidden in the dusty corners of time. Our tale begins in the dingy underbelly of bygone eras where soot and grime paint the canvas of our story. We'll climb through the centuries with...

"Babbit" is a seminal novel by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1922, which sharply satirizes the American middle class and its preoccupation with material success. The protagonist, George F. Babbitt, is a real estate agent in the fictional city of...

Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street

Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street" is a novella written by Herman Melville, first published in 1853. The story is a poignant exploration of the dehumanizing effects of modern capitalism and the isolation that can result from the...

Beowulf (Engish version)

Beowulf (Engish version)

"Beowulf" is an Old English epic poem and one of the most significant and influential works of early English literature. Consisting of over 3,000 lines, it narrates the tale of its hero, Beowulf, and his adventures as he battles the monster Grendel,...

Bethel Merriday

Bethel Merriday

“Bethel Merriday” is a novel by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1940. The book depicts the journey of an aspiring young actress, Bethel Merriday, and her life in a touring company. Most of the story surrounds her time in an acting troupe preparing...

Brave New World

Brave New World

"Brave New World," published in 1932, is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley. Set in a futuristic World State, the narrative centers around a society where people are engineered through artificial wombs and predetermined roles. The...

Brothers Karamazov

Brothers Karamazov

First published in 1880, "The Brothers Karamazov" is a philosophical novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story revolves around the morally complex Karamazov family: Fyodor, the debauched father, and his three sons—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha....

"Candide, or Optimism" is a satirical novella written by the French philosopher Voltaire, first published in 1759. It follows the adventures of the young Candide, who is raised in a utopian world and taught that “all is for the best.” The narrative...

"Cleopatra" is a historical novel by the German Egyptologist and writer Georg Ebers, published in the late 19th century. Ebers, renowned for his knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture and history, paints a vivid portrait of the legendary Queen...

Critique of Interventionism

Critique of Interventionism

In "Critique of Interventionism," Ludwig von Mises delves into the economic consequences and philosophical underpinnings of government intervention in the market. Mises argues that interventionism, which involves state interference in economic affairs...

"Daisy Miller" is a novella written by Henry James, first published in 1878. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the experiences of a young and unconventional American woman named Daisy Miller as she travels in Europe. The...

"Dead Souls" follows the protagonist, Chichikov, as he travels through the Russian countryside attempting to purchase deceased serfs, or "dead souls," from landowners. In this satirical masterpiece, Gogol explores the flaws and absurdities of Russian...