I am writing this story because it is amazing and true. My Canadian cousin Andrew told me that his father was sent to Japan in 1946 as a Canadian bandsman. In the midst of such destruction a beauti... | Rate it: | |
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"The Kreutzer Sonata" is a novella by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1889. The story revolves around a man named Pozdnyshev, who recounts his tumultuous marriage and the deep-seated jealousy that ... | Rate it: | |
The Labouring Man and His Children "The Labouring Man and His Children" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a hardworking man who, on his deathbed, tells his children that there is a treasure buried in the field... | Rate it: | |
"The Lad Who Rode Sidesaddle" is a charming children's story by James Baldwin, centered around a young boy who surprises everyone by mastering the art of riding sidesaddle, which is typically assoc... | Rate it: | |
"The Lady and the Lion" is a lesser-known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a young woman who is forced to marry a lion as part of a cruel pact. The tale explores t... | Rate it: | |
"The Lancer's Wife" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of military life, it tells the tale of a beautiful ... | Rate it: | |
"The Landlord's Mistake" is a poignant novella by James Baldwin that explores themes of race, class, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a Harlem tenement during the mid-20th centur... | Rate it: | |
The Lark and Her Little Ones with the Owner of a Field The Lark and Her Little Ones with the Owner of a Field is a fable that teaches readers about cunningness and intelligence. It tells the story of a Lark who builds a nest in a wheat field while the ... | Rate it: | |
The Lark and Her Young Ones is a fable by Aesop that imparts a lesson about wisdom and foresight. In the story, a lark had built her nest in a field of grain and kept it hidden from predators. One ... | Rate it: | |
Sean Fitzgerald is an Irish artist living in a remote area of the North West of the country, surrounded by nature and ancient places. Not far from his home, there are many legendary places such as ... | Rate it: | |
"The Last Dream of the Old Oak" is a narrative by Hans Christian Andersen that personifies an ancient oak tree. Over centuries, the oak tree has witnessed historical events, seasons change, and the... | Rate it: | |
The Last Heir of Castle Connor "The Last Heir of Castle Connor" is a haunting novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, centered around the themes of legacy, identity, and the supernatural. The story follows the mysterious happ... | Rate it: | |
I enjoy writing stories with epic and mysterious characters, so I had a lot of fun with this fantasy story. | Rate it: | |
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"The Last Mile" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant exploration of rural life and the intricate relationships within a close-knit community. Set in New England, the narrative delves into themes of c... | Rate it: | |
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"The Last Pearl" is actually not a book by Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen, a Danish author, is well-known for his fairy tales such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling". As of now, the... | Rate it: | |
"The Last Step" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. The tale follows a man reflecting on the haunting memories ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Last Word" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Set in the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the story revolves around a... | Rate it: | |
The League of the Rats is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a group of rats who try to put a bell on a cat to alert them of its approach. Through a thoughtful narrative filled ... | Rate it: | |
"The Leap at Rhodes" is not a book but a well-known fable by Aesop, a Greek storyteller. The story serves as a message about proving one's claims through deeds rather than mere words. It tells the ... | Rate it: | |
I saw a dog that looked like fried chicken this morning, and it inspired me to write this. | Rate it: | |
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.. ... | Rate it: | |
The Legend of the Eclipto: Deity of the Solar Eclipse A story about the Solar Eclipse. I wrote this story out of sheer randomness. It's a little long, but please take your time reading it! It took a lot of brainstorming. | Rate it: | |
"The Legion of Honor" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of ambition, social status, and the often superficial nature of honor. The narrative follows the character of Monsie... | Rate it: | |
"The Letter" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, regret, and the complexity of human emotions. The narrative centers around a correspondence between t... | Rate it: | |
"The Letters" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a compilation of the author's correspondence, offering a personal glimpse into her life, thoughts, and creative process. Through her letters, Montgomery sha... | Rate it: | |
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"The Life-Book of Uncle Jesse" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a heartwarming tale that explores the life and adventures of Uncle Jesse, a charming and whimsical character. Through a series of letters a... | Rate it: | |
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»In which novel does the character Ishmael appear?
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Moby Dick
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Heart of Darkness
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The Old Man and the Sea
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The Odyssey