"The Indiscretion of Elsbeth" by Bret Harte is a nuanced short story that explores themes of love, trust, and societal expectations in the context of the American West. The narrative centers around... | Rate it: | |
The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune "The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune" by Jean de La Fontaine is a philosophical treatise that dives into concepts of human nature, particularly focusing on how people often blame t... | Rate it: | |
"The Inn" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the transient nature of human connections. Set in a rural inn, the narrative revolves a... | Rate it: | |
"The Inn" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of human nature, desire, and the complexities of relationships in a rustic setting. The narrative unfolds at a remote inn, where... | Rate it: | |
"The Innocence of Reginald" is a collection of short stories by Hector Hugh Munro, who is better known by his pen name, Saki. Published in 1910, the book features the witty and often satirical misa... | Rate it: | |
"The Interlopers," written by Hector Hugh Munro (also known by his pen name, Saki), is a short story that revolves around two feuding landowners, Ulrich von Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym, who encounter... | Rate it: | |
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. | Rate it: | |
"The Iron Heel" by Jack London, published in 1908, is a dystopian political novel that explores themes of authoritarianism, class struggle, and revolution. It is considered one of the ear... | Rate it: | |
The Irrational Knot was first published in 1905, having been written in 1880. Within a framework of leisure class preoccupations and frivolities Shaw disdains hereditary status and proclaims the no... | Rate it: | |
The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes "The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes" is a fable by Jean De La Fontaine that recounts the tale of a jay bird who adorns himself with the feathers of a peacock, hoping to impersonate the more majest... | Rate it: | |
"The Jest That Failed" is a poignant short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers around a young woman who... | Rate it: | |
The Jesting of Arlington Stringham "The Jesting of Arlington Stringham" is a witty short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known by his pen name Saki. The narrative revolves around the character of Arlington Stringham, a charming yet... | Rate it: | |
"The Jeune Premier" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the themes of youth, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a young actor... | Rate it: | |
"The Jew" is a short story by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev that explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the complex interplay between personal and societal views. The narrative centers on a Jewish ... | Rate it: | |
"The Jewish Maiden" is a short story written by Hans Christian Andersen, noted for its exploration of religious tolerance. The narrative follows a Christian artist who develops a deep affection for... | Rate it: | |
The Joker and the Fishes is a compelling collection of fables centered on the fascinating relationship, interplay, and implications between the cunning joker and the world of fishes. Inspired by Fr... | Rate it: | |
"The Josephs' Christmas" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a heartwarming short story that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Set in a small community, it focuses on the Joseph family, whose Chris... | Rate it: | |
"The Judge's House" is a short story by Bram Stoker, best known for his classic novel "Dracula." In this eerie tale, a young scholar named Malcolm Malcolmson rents a remote and foreboding house tha... | Rate it: | |
"The Jumper" is not a book but a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. In this tale, a peculiar jumping competition arises among items in a sewing box, including a regal pair of scissors, a fancy ... | Rate it: | |
The Juneteenth: All You Need to Know About Juneteenth n the United States, Juneteenth is a federal holiday honoring the liberation of African Americans from slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, which... | Rate it: | |
The Jungle is a 1906 novel by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in... | Rate it: | |
"The Juniper-Tree" by The Brothers Grimm is a chilling yet engrossing fairy tale about a boy who is killed by his wicked stepmother and then turned into a bird by her. His faithful sister... | Rate it: | |
"The Kid and the Wolf" by Aesop is a classic fable that imparts moral lessons to young readers. The story focuses on a young goat kid who naively invites a wolf into his home while his mother is aw... | Rate it: | |
"The King and his Hawk" is a children's book by James Baldwin that tells the story of a young African king who embarks on a journey to capture a powerful hawk. Through this tale, Bal... | Rate it: | |
"The King and the Bees" is a delightful children's book by James Baldwin that tells the story of a young king who learns valuable life lessons from a colony of bees. Through vivid storytelling and ... | Rate it: | |
"The King and the Page" by James Baldwin is a historical fiction story set in the time of the Roman Empire. It follows a young page named the narrator, who serves a powerful king. Through the page'... | Rate it: | |
The King of the Golden Mountain "The King of the Golden Mountain" is a classic fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a merchant's son who makes a pact with a dwarf for wealth and power in return ... | Rate it: | |
"The Kingdom of Cards" is a whimsical and thought-provoking allegory by the renowned Bengali poet and playwright Rabindranath Tagore. The story unfolds in a fantastical world governed by a deck of ... | Rate it: | |
"The Kingdoms" is a novel by James Baldwin that delves into themes of identity, race, love, and the search for belonging. Set against a backdrop of social and political upheaval, the stor... | Rate it: | |
"The Kiss" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, chance encounters, and human emotion. The narrative follows a young officer who, while attending a soirée, exper... | Rate it: | |
"The Kiss" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, desire, and social conventions. The narrative follows a young and impressionable woman who becomes captivated by a pas... | Rate it: | |
"The Kite and the Nightingale" is a representation of Jean de La Fontaine's classic style, featuring anthropomorphic characters engaged in moral and philosophical debates. This story, laced with cl... | Rate it: |

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»What is the title of the first Harry Potter book?
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone