"The Confession" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of guilt, desire, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative centers around a man's introspective ... | Rate it: | |
"The Confessions of a Critic" by Charles Battell Loomis is a satirical exploration of the art of criticism, particularly in the realms of literature and the arts. Through witty observatio... | Rate it: | |
The Conscience Case of David Bell "The Conscience Case of David Bell" is a thought-provoking novella by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of morality, personal conviction, and the complexities of human nature. The story fol... | Rate it: | |
"The Contradictory Couple" is not a recognized work by Charles Dickens. It’s possible you may be thinking of one of his well-known novels, such as "Great Expectations" or "A Tale of Two Cities." Di... | Rate it: | |
The Convalescence of Jack Hamlin "The Convalescence of Jack Hamlin" by Bret Harte is a short story that explores themes of healing, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the American West, it fo... | Rate it: | |
"The Cook of the 'Gannet'" by W.W. Jacobs is a humorous tale set aboard a fishing boat named the Gannet. The story revolves around the quirky dynamics between the crew, particularly the character o... | Rate it: | |
"The Cook's Wedding" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, social status, and the absurdities of human relationships. Set in a rural Russian context, the narrati... | Rate it: | |
"The Cool Couple" by Charles Dickens is a fictional work that explores the lives of two fashionable and seemingly perfect individuals navigating the complexities of romance and societal expectation... | Rate it: | |
"The Coon Dog" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that captures the deep bond between humans and their animals, set against the backdrop of rural New England. The narrative centers arou... | Rate it: | |
"The Cormorant and the Fishes" is a captivating fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This story revolves around a cunning cormorant who promises to rule the sea creatures wisely but ends up eating... | Rate it: | |
"The Corsican Bandit" is a gripping short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of revenge, justice, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of Corsican landscapes,... | Rate it: | |
"The Cossack" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of nature, cultural identity, and the human condition. It follows a Russian officer who visits a picturesque Cossack v... | Rate it: | |
"The Council Held by the Rats" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine depicting one of his most popular fables. In this story, the rats gather to debate how to rid themselves of their biggest adversary, ... | Rate it: | |
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. | Rate it: | |
The Countryman and the Serpent "The Countryman and the Serpent" is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that portrays a classic tale of friendship and deceit. A humble countryman discovers a serpent frozen in the snow and, in the spir... | Rate it: | |
The Couple Who Coddle Themselves "The Couple Who Coddle Themselves" is not a recognized work by Charles Dickens. However, if you're referring to a fictional or hypothetical story inspired by Dickensian themes, it co... | Rate it: | |
The Couple Who Dote Upon Their Children "The Couple Who Dote Upon Their Children" is a short story by Charles Dickens, showcasing the theme of parental affection taken to an extreme. Through the lens of humor and social comment... | Rate it: | |
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"The Court of the Lion" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Instead, it's one of the famous fables written by him, included in his collection "Fables Choisies," put on verse during the 17th centu... | Rate it: | |
"The Cowherd Who Became a Poet" by James Baldwin is a poignant tale that explores themes of identity, ambition, and the transformative power of art. The story follows a humble cowherd who dreams of... | Rate it: | |
"The Crab and Its Daughter" is a moralistic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mother crab and her daughter, with the mother constantly reprimanding her daughter for ... | Rate it: | |
The Crab That Played with the Sea "The Crab That Played with the Sea" is a whimsical children's story by Rudyard Kipling, featured in his collection *Just So Stories*. The tale follows a curious crab who explores the relationship b... | Rate it: | |
"The Crimson Gardenia" by Rex Ellingwood Beach is a novel that weaves romance, adventure, and intrigue. Set in the vibrant backdrop of Hawaii, the story follows the journey of a young man who becom... | Rate it: | |
"The Cripple" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of physical disability, social alienation, and the complexity of human emotions. The narrative centers around a dis... | Rate it: | |
"The Crocodile" is a satirical novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1865. The story follows a man named Ivan Matveich, who is swallowed alive by a crocodile while visiting a zoo in St. ... | Rate it: | |
A short story Inspired by the Urban Legend The Crooked Man | Rate it: | |
The Crow and the Pitcher is a fable by Aesop about a thirsty crow who comes across a pitcher with water at the bottom, beyond the reach of its beak. The crow then drops pebbles into the pitcher, ra... | Rate it: | |
The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the Rat The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the Rat is a delightful collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. This book encapsulates moral lessons through animal characters namely a crow, a gazelle... | Rate it: | |
Every tear dropped is a healing received | Rate it: | |
"The Cub Reporter" by Rex Ellingwood Beach is a compelling novel that explores the challenges and adventures faced by a young aspiring journalist. The story follows the protagonist’s journey as he ... | Rate it: | |
The Cupboard of the Yesterdays "The Cupboard of the Yesterdays" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name, Saki. This whimsical tale explores themes of nostalgia and the passage of time through the lens... | Rate it: | |
"The Curate and the Corpse" is a humorous and clever short story, part of the larger collection of tales from 17th-century French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a quick-think... | Rate it: |

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»Which character says "To be, or not to be"?
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King Lear
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Hamlet
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Macbeth
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Othello