"Ida's New Year Cake" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming short story that captures the spirit of celebration and family traditions. Set against the backdrop of a small-town New Year's celebratio... | Rate it: | |
"Identified" is a short story by O. Henry that revolves around themes of identity, perception, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a chance encounter between two char... | Rate it: |

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»What is the famous opening line of "1984"?
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
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It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
C
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.
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All happy families are alike.