"A Dynamite Explosion" by Robert Barr is a captivating short story that explores themes of ambition, risk, and the unpredictable nature of human endeavors. Set against the backdrop of the construct... | Rate it: | |
"A Faint Heart" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of human vulnerability, emotional conflict, and the complexity of relationships. The narrative centers around a man who gr... | Rate it: | |
"A Family" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores the complexities of familial relationships and the often hidden tensions within them. The narrative centers on a family's dyn... | Rate it: | |
"A Family Affair" (original title: "Une Vie") is a poignant novella by French author Guy de Maupassant that explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships and societal expectations. The st... | Rate it: | |
"A Father's Confession" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores the themes of guilt, parental responsibility, and the complexity of human emotions. The narrative unfolds throug... | Rate it: | |
"A Flight" is a short story by Charles Dickens, published in the collection "Sketches by Boz." The narrative follows a character's tumultuous experience during a chaotic stagecoach journey, highlig... | Rate it: | |
"A Fortunate Mistake" is a charming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of serendipity and personal growth. The narrative follows a young protagonist who, through a seemingly s... | Rate it: | |
It is about a dream her name is Amy she was abused but her father her mother died in a car accident and she never gave up even when things was not going great and kept her promise and made her moth... | Rate it: | |
"A Golden Wedding" is a poignant short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that reflects on themes of love, memory, and the passage of time. The narrative centers around a couple celebrating their 50th w... | Rate it: | |
"A Great Change" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that explores themes of growth, transformation, and the subtle shifts that occur in rural New England life. The narrative centers aro... | Rate it: | |
A Great Grief is a moving narrative written by the prolific storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen. Though not one of his more well-known fairy tales, this short story delves into the profound sorrow... | Rate it: | |
"A Happy Ending" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores the complexities of love and the human experience. It follows the lives of a married couple, highlighting their e... | Rate it: | |
"A Happy Man" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the complex nature of happiness and contentment. The narrative follows Ivan Ivanovich, a seemingly ordinary man who ... | Rate it: | |
"A Harbour of Refuge" is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs, known for his humor and keen observations of human nature. Set against the backdrop of coastal life, these tales often explor... | Rate it: | |
"A Holiday Task" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative follows the experiences of a character tasked with entertaining a group of s... | Rate it: | |
"A House of Gentlefolk" is a novel by Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1859. The story unfolds in a rural Russian estate and revolves around the lives of the gentry and their interactions with the... | Rate it: | |
"A Humble Drama" is a short story by French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a couple whose li... | Rate it: | |
A Inescapable Maze-Short Horror I wrote this thinking about how I always do random fiction, never horror. I gave it a try and wanted to do something new. | Rate it: | |
"A Joke" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a short story that explores the complexities of human nature and the impact of humor on relationships. The narrative revolves around a character who, after a ... | Rate it: | |
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"A June Sunday" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that captures the essence of a tranquil summer day in a coastal New England village. Through the eyes of the protagonist, the narrativ... | Rate it: | |
"À la Sherlock Holmes" by Charles Battell Loomis is a light-hearted mystery novel that parodies the classic detective genre established by Arthur Conan Doyle. The story features a clever ... | Rate it: | |
"A Laconic Answer" is a poignant and introspective work by James Baldwin that explores themes of identity, race, and the complexity of human relationships. Through a series of powerful essays and r... | Rate it: | |
"A Ladies Man" by Robert Barr is a lighthearted romantic comedy that follows the adventures of a charming and witty protagonist who is a self-proclaimed "ladies' man." The story unfolds as he navig... | Rate it: | |
"A Lady's Story" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that delves into the complexities of love, social status, and personal sacrifice. The narrative follows a lady who reflects on ... | Rate it: | |
"A Late Supper" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant narrative that explores themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of a small New England community, the s... | Rate it: | |
A Leaf From Heaven is a philosophical tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It follows the life cycle of a leaf from a tree in heaven, descending to Earth to offer wisdom through its transformation. Alo... | Rate it: | |
"A Legend of Sammtstadt" is a short story by Bret Harte that captures the essence of life in a small, fictional mining town in California during the Gold Rush era. The narrative weaves a tale of lo... | Rate it: | |
"A Lesson in Humility" by James Baldwin is a poignant exploration of the complexities of race, identity, and the human condition. Baldwin reflects on his own experiences and the broader social real... | Rate it: | |
"A Lesson in Justice" by James Baldwin explores themes of race, identity, and morality through the lens of personal and social conflict. The narrative delves into the complexities of the judicial s... | Rate it: | |
"A Lesson in Manners" is a thought-provoking work by James Baldwin that explores themes of race, identity, and societal expectations through the lens of personal and interpersonal dynamics. In this... | Rate it: | |
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»Which character says "To be, or not to be"?
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Macbeth
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Hamlet
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King Lear
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Othello