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An Uncomfortable Bed

"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...

by Guy de Maupassant

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An Unconventional Confidence

"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 ...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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An Unhappy Girl

"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...

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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An Unpleasant Predicament

"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...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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An Unpremeditated Ceremony

"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...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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An Urban Game

"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 ...

by Charles Battell Loomis

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Anathema

"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...

by Aleksandr Kuprin

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Andrei Kolosov

"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...

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Androclus and the Lion

"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 ...

by James Baldwin

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Anna Karenina

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...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Anna's Love Letters

"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...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Anne Lisbeth

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...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Another Bird Story

"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...

by James Baldwin

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Another Man's Wife

"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...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Another Wolf Story

"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 ...

by James Baldwin

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Anthem

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...

by Ayn Rand

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Antonio Canova

"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...

by James Baldwin

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Anyuta

"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...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Araby

"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...

by James Joyce

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Ariadne

"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...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Armazindy

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...

by James Whitcomb Riley

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Arnold Winkelried

"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...

by James Baldwin

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by marissa

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Art a Gloomy Winter Morning

"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...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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by marissa

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Ashore and Afloat

"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...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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Ashputtel

"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 ...

by The Brothers Grimm

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At Christmas Time

"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 ...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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At Dr. Leslie's

"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...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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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...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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At Home

"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 ...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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At Home Again

"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...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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