"The Huntsman" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of human nature, isolation, and the complexities of social class. The narrative follows a huntsman who engages in a c... | Rate it: | |
The Husband, the Wife, and the Robber The Husband, the Wife, and the Robber by Jean de La Fontaine is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the complexities of marriage and trust. This tale chronicles the adventures of a cunning rob... | Rate it: | |
The Hypnotic Stage ISBN 978-1-326-95646-2 The Hypnotic Stage is an avant-garde academic exploration into the confluence of performance arts, psychological sciences, and philosophical inquiry, led by Yvonne Padmos. This course transcends tr... | Rate it: | |
"The Ice Maiden" is a captivating fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about Rudy, a young Swiss man with a tragic past and an unusual ability to communicate with animals. Rudy grows up and falls ... | Rate it: | |
"The Idiot" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novel that explores the life of its protagonist, a simple and kind-hearted man named the Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, who returns to Russia after s... | Rate it: | |
"The Idyl of Red Gulch" is a concise novella by Bret Harte, set in the American West during the gold rush era. The story explores life in a small mining town, focusing on the interactions and relat... | Rate it: | |
"The Iliad of Sandy Bar" by Bret Harte is a satirical poem that parodies the epic style of Homer’s "Iliad," set against the backdrop of the American Gold Rush. It chronicles the tale of miners in t... | Rate it: | |
"The Ill-omened Groom" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of fate, love, and societal expectations. The narrative centers on the experiences of a young bride on her wedding ... | Rate it: | |
THE ILLUSION OF GRAVITY: A PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE OF REALITY ISBN 978-1-326-96775-8 IN "THE ILLUSION OF GRAVITY," DELVE INTO A PROFOUND EXPLORATION OF ONE OF THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL FORCES WE TAKE FOR GRANTED—GRAVITY. | Rate it: | |
"The Image of the Lost Soul" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of freedom. It follows the ... | Rate it: | |
"The Impolite Sex" is a collection of short stories by the renowned French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships. Known for his kee... | Rate it: | |
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues. | Rate it: | |
"The Inchcape Rock" by James Baldwin is a narrative poem centered around the perilous Inchcape Rock, a real-life maritime hazard off the coast of Scotland. The poem tells the story of a lighthouse ... | Rate it: | |
"The Indiscretion of Elsbeth" by Bret Harte is a nuanced short story that explores themes of love, trust, and societal expectations in the context of the American West. The narrative centers around... | Rate it: | |
The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune "The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune" by Jean de La Fontaine is a philosophical treatise that dives into concepts of human nature, particularly focusing on how people often blame t... | Rate it: | |
"The Inn" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the transient nature of human connections. Set in a rural inn, the narrative revolves a... | Rate it: | |
"The Inn" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of human nature, desire, and the complexities of relationships in a rustic setting. The narrative unfolds at a remote inn, where... | Rate it: | |
"The Innocence of Reginald" is a collection of short stories by Hector Hugh Munro, who is better known by his pen name, Saki. Published in 1910, the book features the witty and often satirical misa... | Rate it: | |
"The Interlopers," written by Hector Hugh Munro (also known by his pen name, Saki), is a short story that revolves around two feuding landowners, Ulrich von Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym, who encounter... | Rate it: | |
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. | Rate it: | |
"The Iron Heel" by Jack London, published in 1908, is a dystopian political novel that explores themes of authoritarianism, class struggle, and revolution. It is considered one of the ear... | Rate it: | |
The Irrational Knot was first published in 1905, having been written in 1880. Within a framework of leisure class preoccupations and frivolities Shaw disdains hereditary status and proclaims the no... | Rate it: | |
The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes "The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes" is a fable by Jean De La Fontaine that recounts the tale of a jay bird who adorns himself with the feathers of a peacock, hoping to impersonate the more majest... | Rate it: | |
"The Jest That Failed" is a poignant short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers around a young woman who... | Rate it: | |
The Jesting of Arlington Stringham "The Jesting of Arlington Stringham" is a witty short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known by his pen name Saki. The narrative revolves around the character of Arlington Stringham, a charming yet... | Rate it: | |
"The Jeune Premier" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the themes of youth, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a young actor... | Rate it: | |
"The Jew" is a short story by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev that explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the complex interplay between personal and societal views. The narrative centers on a Jewish ... | Rate it: | |
"The Jewish Maiden" is a short story written by Hans Christian Andersen, noted for its exploration of religious tolerance. The narrative follows a Christian artist who develops a deep affection for... | Rate it: | |
The Joker and the Fishes is a compelling collection of fables centered on the fascinating relationship, interplay, and implications between the cunning joker and the world of fishes. Inspired by Fr... | Rate it: | |
"The Josephs' Christmas" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a heartwarming short story that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Set in a small community, it focuses on the Joseph family, whose Chris... | Rate it: | |
"The Judge's House" is a short story by Bram Stoker, best known for his classic novel "Dracula." In this eerie tale, a young scholar named Malcolm Malcolmson rents a remote and foreboding house tha... | Rate it: | |
"The Jumper" is not a book but a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. In this tale, a peculiar jumping competition arises among items in a sewing box, including a regal pair of scissors, a fancy ... | Rate it: |

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