"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: | |
"The Robe of Peace" is a short story by O. Henry that explores themes of redemption and the transformative power of love and compassion. The narrative follows a character who, after a series of mis... | Rate it: | |
The Rock of the Measuring Worm "The Rock of the Measuring Worm" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a charming children's story that explores themes of curiosity and adventure through the eyes of young protagonists. Set aga... | Rate it: | |
The Roly-Poly Pudding, also known as The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, is a charming children's book by Beatrix Potter. The narrative revolves around the misadventures of a carefree kitten named To... | Rate it: | |
"The Romance of Aunt Beatrice" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming novella that follows the life of Beatrice, an unconventional and spirited aunt who navigates the complexities of love and family... | Rate it: | |
"The Romance of Jedediah" is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, known for her vivid storytelling and character development. The narrative centers around Jedediah, a modest and introspective you... | Rate it: | |
"The Romance of Madrono Hollow" is a charming short story by Bret Harte that captures the essence of a picturesque Californian setting. The narrative revolves around themes of love, nostalgia, and ... | Rate it: | |
"The Romancers" by Hector Hugh Munro, also known by his pen name Saki, is a witty and satirical short story that explores themes of romance and social conventions. The narrative follows the amusing... | Rate it: | |
"The Rondoli Sisters" is a captivating short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of beauty, desire, and the complexities of social interactions. The narrative revolves around two enchan... | Rate it: | |
The Rose and the Butterfly is a parable by Aesop about a butterfly falling in love with a beautiful rose. However, when the rose warns the butterfly of its thorns, the butterfly refuses to believe,... | Rate it: | |
"The Rough Words Society" by Charles Battell Loomis is a whimsical and satirical exploration of language and its quirks. Through a playful narrative, Loomis delves into the complexities o... | Rate it: | |
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"The Rubber Plant’s Story" by O. Henry is a charming and witty short story that captures the essence of human relationships and the unexpected twists of fate. Set against the backdrop of a seemingl... | Rate it: | |
"The Runaway" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of escape, personal freedom, and the complexities of human emotions. The narrative follows a young man, who, desiring ... | Rate it: | |
"The Runaway Couple" is a story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the quest for freedom. The narrative follows a young couple who, frustrated by ... | Rate it: | |
"The Running Away of Chester" is a charming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that follows the adventures of a young boy named Chester who feels misunderstood and trapped in his mundane life. In ... | Rate it: | |
The Sad Case of Deacon Perkins "The Sad Case of Deacon Perkins" by Charles Battell Loomis is a humorous novel that revolves around the misadventures of Deacon Perkins, a well-meaning but hapless church deacon in a smal... | Rate it: | |
"The Saint and the Goblin," written by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki, is a whimsical children's fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a young girl named Clara and her encounters with... | Rate it: | |
"The Salad" is a collection of tales by The Brothers Grimm that reveal moral lessons for young readers. The stories, filled with imaginative elements and magical scenes, contrast the valu... | Rate it: | |
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"The Satyr and the Passer-by" is a collection of fables, allegories, and tales by Jean de La Fontaine. In this work, La Fontaine explores the complex nature of human beings as he weaves narratives ... | Rate it: | |
"The Saucy Boy" is a short children's story by Hans Christian Andersen. The story centers on a troublesome, disrespectful boy who constantly disobeys his parents and shows zero respect to others. H... | Rate it: | |
The Saying of Socrates is a thoughtful compilation of the renowned philosopher's teachings, philosophies, and dialogues. French writer Jean de La Fontaine explores the profound ideology of Socrates... | Rate it: | |
First published in 1850, The Scarlet Letter is Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece and one of the greatest American novels. Its themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, woven through a story of adultery... | Rate it: | |
"The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London, published in 1912, is a post-apocalyptic novel set in the year 2073, sixty years after a deadly pandemic—called the Scarlet Plague—wiped out most of h... | Rate it: |

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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 Chamber of Secrets