"The Bell" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a distant, splendid bell that rang out in the forests. People from all walks of life - the king, priests, peasants, and children... | Rate it: | |
"The Bell of Atri" by James Baldwin is a beautifully illustrated children’s tale that tells the story of a kind and just prince who values the importance of compassion and fairness. Set i... | Rate it: | |
This enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a quiet little church bell that falls into the sea. This magical bell has the power to play mesmerizing melodies that lure t... | Rate it: | |
"The Bell-Ringer of Angel's" is a short story by Bret Harte that revolves around the life of a mysterious bell-ringer in the mining town of Angel's Camp. Set against the backdrop of the California ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bequest" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that blends humor and intrigue, centering on the theme of unexpected inheritance. The narrative follows a character who receives a peculiar ... | Rate it: | |
To my dad | Rate it: | |
"The Bet" is a thought-provoking short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of morality, isolation, and the value of human life. The narrative revolves around a wager between a wea... | Rate it: | |
"The Bet" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a thought-provoking short story that explores themes of human nature, conviction, and the morality of wealth and capital punishment. The narrative unfolds th... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bird Market" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that captures a moment in the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of human relationships and emotions. Set agains... | Rate it: | |
The Bird of Popular Song is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. It opens and dives deep into a world of magic, courage, love and human nature. The book encapsulates characters f... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bird Wounded by an Arrow" is a fable that highlights the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. The plot revolves around a bird that is mortally wounded by an arrow.... | Rate it: | |
The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark "The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark" is a fable by French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story follows a cunning bird-catcher who captures a skylark, promising her freedom if she can attr... | Rate it: | |
"The Bird-Cherry" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The narrative centers around a chance encounter between two characters who re... | Rate it: | |
The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat "The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat" is a fable by Aesop that revolves around a war between birds and beasts, and how a cunning bat manipulates both sides to ensure its survival. Amid the chaos, th... | Rate it: | |
"The Bishop" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of faith, existential contemplation, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a bish... | Rate it: | |
The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors is a historical fiction set in the Middle Ages, written by the acclaimed author, Hans Christian Andersen. The book is centered around the life of a bishop who... | Rate it: | |
"The Black Douglas" is not actually a work by James Baldwin; rather, it is a historical novel written by Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, published in the early 19th century. The story i... | Rate it: | |
I wrote this story while on my healing journey. | Rate it: | |
"The Blind Man" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of perception, isolation, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers around a blind man w... | Rate it: | |
The Blind Men and the Elephant "The Blind Men and the Elephant" is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of truth and perception, illustrated through a parable that highlights the limitations of individual perspectives. B... | Rate it: | |
"The Blind Spot" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. It explores themes of deception and misunderstanding through a witty and satirical lens. The narrative revolves around a ... | Rate it: | |
"The Blind Toy-Maker" is a short story by Charles Dickens that follows the life of a skilled blind craftsman who creates intricate toys. Despite his disability, he exhibits remarkable cre... | Rate it: | |
"The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water" by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, is a witty and satirical short story that explores themes of rivalry and social etiquette through the lens of... | Rate it: | |
The Bloody Meadow and The Clean River Based on the Battle of Towton. | Rate it: | |
"The Blue Light" is a classic fairy tale from The Brothers Grimm featuring adventure and magic. A poor soldier, who after many years of serving the king, is rewarded by being discarded w... | Rate it: | |
"The Blue North Room" is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which explores themes of love, loss, and introspection against the backdrop of a serene and enchanting setting. The narrative follows... | Rate it: | |
"The Boar-Pig" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name, Saki. Set in Edwardian England, it explores themes of social status, hypocrisy, and the absurdity of human behavi... | Rate it: | |
"The Boarding House" is a short story written by Irish author James Joyce, and is part of his collection called "Dubliners". It tells the story of Mrs. Mooney, who runs a boarding house, and her da... | Rate it: |

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»Who is the author of "Dracula"?
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Mary Shelley
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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H.G. Wells
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Bram Stoker