"The Pie and the Patty-Pan" is a children's story by Beatrix Potter, featuring her anthropomorphic animal characters, Duchess the dog and Ribby the cat. The tale revolves around a mi... | Rate it: | |
"The Piece of String" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of truth, deception, and the nature of human perception. The narrative follows a peasant named Maître Hauchecorne, w... | Rate it: | |
The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep "The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep" is a fable tale written by Jean de La Fontaine. It follows the story of three farm animals - a pig, a goat, and a sheep - and their interactions within their shar... | Rate it: | |
"The Pink" is not a book, but actually one of the fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. This story revolves around three brothers who embark on a journey to explore the world and lea... | Rate it: | |
"The Pipe" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that revolves around the themes of human behavior, relationships, and the subtleties of social interaction. The narrative follows a conversati... | Rate it: | |
The Plane Tree is a fable by Aesop that journeys into the mind of a weary traveler taking refuge under a plane tree. It explores themes of gratitude and acknowledgement when the traveler, who is re... | Rate it: | |
"The Plausible Couple" is a lesser-known novella by Charles Dickens that explores themes of deception, social pretense, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows a seemingly pe... | Rate it: | |
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"The Poet of Sierra Flat" is a short story by Bret Harte, set in a mining town during the Gold Rush era. The narrative revolves around the character of a poet, who is both admired and critiqued by ... | Rate it: | |
"The Poetical Young Gentleman" is an unfinished novella by Charles Dickens, originally published in 1870. The story follows the life of a young man with lofty poetic aspirations, explorin... | Rate it: | |
"The Polish patriot" is not just a memoir of war, nor is it any history book. It is the true story of the path in the life of a young Polish Jewish doctor who just began his specialization in denti... | Rate it: | |
"The Political Young Gentleman" is a lesser-known work by Charles Dickens that critiques the political landscape of Victorian England through the lens of youthful ambition and societal expectations... | Rate it: | |
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"The Poor Relation’s Story" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of social class and family dynamics through the perspective of a poor relation who feels both isolated and conne... | Rate it: | |
"The Poor Was Mad" by Charles Battell Loomis is a satirical novella that explores the absurdities of societal norms and the complexities of human nature through the lens of poverty and ma... | Rate it: | |
"The Porcupine and the Snakes" is a classic fable by Aesop conveying the message of making wise decisions. In this story, a Porcupine, seeking shelter, moves into a family of Snakes'... | Rate it: | |
"The Porter's Son" is a charming collection of fictional stories by renowned Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a humble porter's son who, despite his modest upbringing, ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Post" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of isolation, communication, and the impact of bureaucracy on personal connections. Set in a remote village, the... | Rate it: | |
"The Postmaster" is a poignant short story by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the human connection. Set in a remote Indian village, it follows the story of a yo... | Rate it: | |
The Power of Fables is a collection of moralistic tales by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. The stories, often featuring animals and mythical creatures as their primary characters, serve as a tool ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Pride of the Cities" is a delightful short story by O. Henry that explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of urban life. Set in a bustling city, it follows a chance encounter b... | Rate it: | |
The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. The novel represents Twain's first at... | Rate it: | |
"The Princess" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, social class, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a beautiful ... | Rate it: | |
The Princess and the Pea is a classic fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. The story revolves around a prince who wants to marry a princess, but is having difficulty finding a suitable wi... | Rate it: | |
The Princess Bob and Her Friends "The Princess Bob and Her Friends" is a charming children's story by Bret Harte that revolves around the adventures of a young girl named Bob, who imagines herself as royalty. Through whimsical enc... | Rate it: | |
"The Prisoners" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores the themes of freedom and confinement during the Franco-Prussian War. The narrative focuses on a group of soldiers who f... | Rate it: | |
"The Privy Councillor" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that delves into the life of a minor government official, Ivan Ivanovich, who grapples with the mundane realities of his position ... | Rate it: | |
"The Prodigal Brother" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a poignant short story that explores themes of family, forgiveness, and redemption. It follows the tale of a troubled young man who returns home af... | Rate it: | |
"The Promise of Lucy Ellen" is a novella by Lucy Maud Montgomery, originally published in 1912. The story follows the life of Lucy Ellen, a young girl who lives in a small village and dreams of a b... | Rate it: | |
"The Promissory Note" is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of love, trust, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers around a young woman who, afte... | Rate it: |

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