"An Uncomfortable Bed" is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of anxiety, paranoia, and the consequences of infidelity. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonis... | Rate it: | |
"An Unconventional Confidence" is a captivating novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of self-discovery and societal expectations through the journey of its relatable protagonist. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"An Unhappy Girl" is a poignant short story by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev that explores the inner life of a young woman named Liza, who grapples with her feelings of discontentment and isolation. Set... | Rate it: | |
"An Unpleasant Predicament" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the complexities of human experience, morality, and societal expectations. The narrative centers around a man who fin... | Rate it: | |
"An Unpremeditated Ceremony" is a novella by Lucy Maud Montgomery that showcases her signature blend of charming storytelling and deep emotional insight. Set in the picturesque backdrop of Prince E... | Rate it: | |
"An Urban Game" by Charles Battell Loomis is a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of urban life through the lens of human relationships and social dynamics. Set against ... | Rate it: | |
"Anathema" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The story revolves around the passionate and t... | Rate it: | |
"Andrei Kolosov" is a short story by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev that explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows the titular character, Andrei... | Rate it: | |
"Androclus and the Lion" by James Baldwin is a beautifully illustrated children's adaptation of the classic Aesop's fable. The story follows Androclus, a kind-hearted slave who ... | Rate it: | |
Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Many authors consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever written, and Tolstoy himse... | Rate it: | |
"Anna's Love Letters" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a delightful coming-of-age story that follows the life of Anna Shirley, an imaginative and spirited young woman. Set in the picturesque community of... | Rate it: | |
Anne Lisbeth is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a beautiful young woman who becomes a wet nurse for a Count's child to climb the social ladder. Her own child, born at the same... | Rate it: | |
"Another Bird Story" by James Baldwin is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the human experience. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Baldwin weaves a narra... | Rate it: | |
"Another Man's Wife" is a lesser-known short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a man who b... | Rate it: | |
"Another Wolf Story" by James Baldwin is a powerful exploration of identity, race, and humanity through the lens of storytelling. The narrative weaves together profound themes of belonging and the ... | Rate it: | |
Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Russian-American writer Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in the United Kingdom. The story takes place at an unspecified future date whe... | Rate it: | |
"Antonio Canova" by James Baldwin is a compelling exploration of the life and artistry of the renowned Italian neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova. Baldwin delves into Canova's crea... | Rate it: | |
"Anyuta" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around Anyuta, a young w... | Rate it: | |
"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce that follows a young boy in Dublin who develops an infatuation with a friend's older sister. He promises to bring her a gift from the local bazaar, Araby, bu... | Rate it: | |
"Ariadne" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers on the character of Ariadne, a wom... | Rate it: | |
James Whitcomb Riley poems book published in the 1894 book Armazindy and received very negative reviews that referred to poems like "The Little Dog-Woggy" and "Jargon-Jingle" as "drivel" and to Ril... | Rate it: | |
"Arnold Winkelried" is a powerful and poignant short story by James Baldwin that explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the struggle for freedom. It reflects on the historical figure Arnold Wi... | Rate it: | |
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"Art: A Gloomy Winter Morning" is a poignant story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the themes of artistic ambition, emotional turmoil, and the complexities of human relationships. Set agai... | Rate it: | |
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"Ashore and Afloat" is a captivating collection of essays and stories by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores themes of nature, coastal life, and the intricacies of human relationships. Through her vivi... | Rate it: | |
"Ashputtel" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale that narrates the story of a young girl who endures hardship and cruelty at the hands of her stepmother and stepsisters. Left to ... | Rate it: | |
"At Christmas Time I" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of loneliness, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of the holiday season. Set against the backdrop ... | Rate it: | |
"At Dr. Leslie's" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant story set in a small coastal town, exploring themes of community, care, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves arou... | Rate it: | |
At Five O'clock in the Morning "At Five O'clock in the Morning" is a poignant short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of the early m... | Rate it: | |
"At Home I," a collection of stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, offers a poignant exploration of everyday life and human relationships. Chekhov's incisive observations and vivid characterizations ... | Rate it: | |
"At Home Again" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a novella that delves into the themes of nostalgia, belonging, and the complexities of homecoming. Set in the coastal town of Maine, the story follows a char... | Rate it: |

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»Who wrote "Lord of the Flies"?
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William Golding
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J.D. Salinger
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Hermann Hesse