"The Little Peasant" is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a clever and cunning peasant who manages to outwit everyone around him, from his unfaithful wife to the k... | Rate it: | |
In a bustling city, Alex buys an old locked from an old antique shop. Despite the warnings of its curse, Alex is drawn to its charm. Long-lost memories return back, and through their journey togeth... | Rate it: | |
"The Log" (originally "Le Flot") by Guy de Maupassant is a captivating short story that explores themes of love, passion, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of nature, it tells the t... | Rate it: | |
"The Lollipop Tree" by David Cory is a charming children’s story that invites readers into a whimsical world where imagination flourishes. The narrative follows a young protagonist who di... | Rate it: | |
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"The Long Voyage" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores the themes of adventure, loss, and the human spirit. The narrative follows a sailor who embarks on a journey across the... | Rate it: | |
"The Looking-Glass" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of self-perception, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Through the lens of an intim... | Rate it: | |
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"The Lost Sanjak" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative revolves around themes of colonialism, adventure, and the in... | Rate it: | |
"The Lost Ship" by W. W. Jacobs is a captivating tale that combines elements of adventure and mystery. The story follows a group of sailors and their quest to uncover the truth about a sh... | Rate it: | |
"The Lottery Ticket" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of greed, ambition, and the fragility of happiness. The narrative follows a couple, Ivan and his wife, who disc... | Rate it: | |
"The Love of Long Ago" is a touching novella by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of nostalgia, lost love, and the passage of time. The story follows the protagonist as he reminisces about a p... | Rate it: | |
The Loveliest Rose in the World "The Loveliest Rose in the World" is a children's story by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the tale of a Queen who is on her deathbed seeking to see the loveliest rose in the worl... | Rate it: | |
"The Lover of Men" is a work in progress by James Baldwin that explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Baldwin delves into the emotional and psychological la... | Rate it: | |
"The Loving Couple" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships. The narrative follows a devoted couple whose deep a... | Rate it: | |
"The Luck of Roaring Camp" is a short story by Bret Harte, first published in 1868. Set during the California Gold Rush, the narrative follows a rough mining camp populated by rugged men who experi... | Rate it: | |
"The Luck of the Bogans" is a charming story by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores themes of fortune, community, and resilience in a rural setting. Through the eyes of its characters, the narrative de... | Rate it: | |
"The Lull" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, commonly known by his pen name, Saki. The narrative revolves around a young girl named an inherited aristocratic family whose leisurely and carefre... | Rate it: | |
"The Lumber Room" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. It tells the tale of a clever young boy who outsmarts his strict governess, who forbids him from entering the mysterious... | Rate it: | |
The Madman and the Philosopher "The Madman and the Philosopher" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. Typically told by animals with human characteristics, the stories are accompanied by moral lessons. The book explo... | Rate it: | |
The Madman Who Sold Wisdom is a humorous and intriguing fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a madman who, instead of selling usual goods, decides to sell wisdom. The irony lies ... | Rate it: | |
"The Magic Couch" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores the themes of escapism and the complexities of human desire. The narrative follows an ordinary man who, through a magical couch... | Rate it: | |
"The Magical Bond of the Sea" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a captivating tale that weaves together the themes of nature, love, and the mysterious connections between humans and the ocean. Set against... | Rate it: | |
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"The Magnet" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of love, desire, and human connection. The narrative follows the complexities of relationships, showcasing how individuals are draw... | Rate it: | |
"The Maiden" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic piece of French literature, reflecting the author's wit and finesse in storytelling. It weaves a story where a maiden strikes a deal with a lion, de... | Rate it: | |
"The Maiden with Golden Hair" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of a young girl with enchanting golden hair. Set against a backdrop of... | Rate it: | |
"The Mail-Coach Passengers" is a children's book by Hans Christian Andersen filled with enchanting tales driven by the imagination. The story details the magical journey of passengers in a mail coa... | Rate it: | |
"The Maison Tellier" is a novella by French author Guy de Maupassant, first published in 1881. The story revolves around a well-known brothel in the Normandy town of Étretat, run by Madame Tellier.... | Rate it: | |
"The Man and his Image" is a philosophical book by Jean de La Fontaine, which uses the allegorical narrative of a man who falls in love with his own reflection to explore themes of self-obsession, ... | Rate it: | |
"The Man and the Flea" by Jean de La Fontaine is a satirical fable that explores the power dynamics and standards of justice in society. Through the interaction between a flea and a man who seeks t... | Rate it: | |
The Man and the Lion is a short fable story by Aesop. It revolves around a man and a lion who argue over who is the superior among all the animals. They come across first a statue depicting a man o... | Rate it: |

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»Which novel features the character Winston Smith?
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1984
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Brave New World
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Fahrenheit 451
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The Handmaid's Tale