"The Raven" by Brothers Grimm is a fairy tale that tells the story of a queen who gives birth to a son that turns into a raven due to a curse. Her son as a raven flies away, but promises to send he... | Rate it: | |
The Raven and the Fox is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale of cunning and trickery presents the story of a raven who, despite having outsmarted a whole host of other animals,... | Rate it: | |
The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle "The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that tells a cautionary tale about envy and imitation. The story revolves around a common raven who aspires to live the... | Rate it: | |
"The Read One and the Other" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of desire, deception, and the intricacies of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a romantic tr... | Rate it: | |
"The Real and the Make-Believe" is a collection of stories by Rex Ellingwood Beach that explores the intricate boundaries between reality and imagination. In this engaging anthology, Beach delves i... | Rate it: | |
"The Recessional" by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, is a short story that explores themes of social class, irony, and the complexities of human behavior. Set against the back... | Rate it: | |
Le Rouge et le Noir is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbrin... | Rate it: | |
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"The Red Room" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a captivating short story that explores themes of isolation, personal growth, and the complexities of human emotion. Set in a seemingly ordinary room, the ... | Rate it: | |
"The Red Roses of Tonia" is a charming short story by O. Henry that weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion. Set against a backdrop of romantic intrigue, the narrati... | Rate it: | |
"The Red Shoes" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a poor girl named Karen who is adopted by a rich old lady. She becomes spoilt and insists on wearing a pai... | Rate it: | |
The Redemption of John Churchill "The Redemption of John Churchill" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a compelling short story that explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships. Set in a rural Can... | Rate it: | |
The Reformation of James Reddy "The Reformation of James Reddy" is a short story by Bret Harte that explores themes of redemption and transformation in a Western setting. The narrative follows the character of James Reddy, a man... | Rate it: | |
"The Relic" is a novella by French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of obsession, desire, and social critique. The story follows a woman named Mademoiselle Claire, whose life is entangled... | Rate it: | |
"The Relics" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. The narrative centers on the protagonist's encounter with a collection of obje... | Rate it: | |
"The Remarkable Rocket" is a charming fairy tale by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a boastful and self-absorbed firework. The rocket believes itself to be destined for greatness and ... | Rate it: | |
The Remoulding of Groby Lington "The Remoulding of Groby Lington" is a satirical tale by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. The story revolves around the character of Groby Lington, a conservative and somewhat pompous landown... | Rate it: | |
"The Renunciation" is a poignant novella by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for spiritual fulfillment. The story follows the character of a young woman na... | Rate it: | |
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"The Requiem" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of grief, loss, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of a funeral, the narrative delves into the... | Rate it: | |
"The Rescue" by David Cory is a thrilling adventure that follows the daring exploits of a young boy and his loyal dog as they embark on a quest to save a stranded shipwreck survivor. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"The Reticence of Lady Anne" is a captivating short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. Set in Edwardian England, the narrative explores themes of social conventions, personal identity,... | Rate it: | |
"The Return" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that explores themes of longing, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a small New England town, it follows the ... | Rate it: | |
"The Return of Hester" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption. The story centers around Hester Gray, a strong-willed and passionate woman who returns to her... | Rate it: | |
"The Revolt of Mary Isabel" is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the struggles of a young girl against societal expectations. The narrative c... | Rate it: | |
"The Riddle Solved" is a philosophical work by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the complexities of life, existence, and the human condition. In this thought-provoking text, Tagore delves into the... | Rate it: | |
The Right Eye of the Commander "The Right Eye of the Commander" by Bret Harte is a short story that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the American West. The na... | Rate it: | |
"The Rival Beauties" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous novella that explores themes of love, jealousy, and rivalry through the antics of two charming yet competing women. Set against the backdrop of a ... | Rate it: | |
"The River of Life" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, nature, and the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Russian landscape, the story follows the li... | Rate it: | |
"The River Stairs" is a poignant narrative by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of human connection, nature, and the spiritual journey of life. Set against the backdrop of the Ganges River, ... | Rate it: | |
"The Robber Bridegroom" is a fairytale by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a miller's daughter promised in marriage to a mysterious stranger. The stranger turns out to b... | Rate it: | |
The Robbers and the Ass is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. In this story, an ass carrying gold is intercepted by thieves who kill it to divvy up the treasure. However, they find nothing ins... | Rate it: |

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»Who wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
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Bram Stoker
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Mary Shelley
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Oscar Wilde