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"The Boys and the Frogs" is a classic fable by Aesop that conveys the message of empathy and consideration for others' feelings. In the story, a group of boys amuse themselves by throwing rocks at ... | Rate it: | |
"The Brand" by Rex Ellingwood Beach is a classic Western novel that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle for individuality against the backdrop of the rugged American frontier. The s... | Rate it: | |
"The Brave Three Hundred" by James Baldwin is a compelling historical narrative that delves into the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae. Set against the backdrop of an... | Rate it: | |
"The Brave Tin Soldier" by Hans Christian Andersen is a poignant children's tale revolving around a one-legged tin soldier's unwavering love for a paper ballerina. Despite encountering numerous obs... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bridal of Carrigvarah" is a gothic tale by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1850. Set against the haunting backdrop of Ireland, the story follows a young man, Gerald, who bec... | Rate it: | |
"The Bride Roses" is a charming and evocative romantic novella by Lucy Maud Montgomery, known for her beloved Anne of Green Gables series. Set in the picturesque landscapes of Prince Edward Island,... | Rate it: | |
"The Brigadier" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novella that explores themes of honor, duty, and the complexities of human relationships within a military context. Set against the backdrop of 19th... | Rate it: | |
"The Brogue" is a humorous short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. Set in rural England, the narrative explores themes of class, identity, and the absurdity of social pretensions thro... | Rate it: | |
"The Bromley Gibberts Story" by Robert Barr is a fictional narrative that intertwines humor and social commentary, exploring the lives of the quirky Gibberts family in the suburban town of Bromley.... | Rate it: | |
"The Brother Who Failed" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a poignant story that explores themes of family, disappointment, and personal growth. The narrative centers around the struggles of a young boy w... | Rate it: | |
The Brothers Karamazov is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky spent nearly two years writing The Brothers Karamazov, which was published as a serial in The Russian M... | Rate it: | |
"The Buckwheat" is a fable-like short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a plant of buckwheat standing tall and arrogant, not heeding the warnings of the other plants. When a storm hits, the bu... | Rate it: | |
The Bull and the Goat by Aesop is a fable that teaches readers about the dangers of arrogance. The story features a proud and dominant bull who expels a goat from a shared pasture, but the bull lat... | Rate it: | |
The Bull, the Girl, and the Red Shawl "The Bull, the Girl, and the Red Shawl" by Charles Battell Loomis is a charming and whimsical tale that intertwines themes of love, courage, and adventure. Set against a vibrant backdrop,... | Rate it: | |
"The Bundle of Sticks" is a short fable by Aesop that serves as a moral lesson about unity and strength in numbers. The story follows an old man on his deathbed who asks his quarreling so... | Rate it: | |
"The Burial of the Rats" is a novella by Bram Stoker that explores themes of fear, power, and the macabre. Set in Paris, it follows an unnamed Englishman who becomes entangled in a dark underworld ... | Rate it: | |
"The Bush Undertaker" is a short story by Australian author Henry Lawson, exploring themes of isolation, hardship, and the unique challenges faced by those living in the remote Australian bush. The... | Rate it: | |
"The Butterfly" is a children's fairy tale by renowned Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a butterfly who seeks a flower to marry, embarking on a journey filled with poten... | Rate it: | |
"The Butterfly That Stamped" is a whimsical fable by Rudyard Kipling that tells the story of a butterfly who plays a pivotal role in the dynamics between a proud mother and her son. The tale revolv... | Rate it: | |
"The Byzantine Omelette" is a collection of short stories by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name, Saki. Known for his sharp wit and keen observation of human nature, Saki's stories ofte... | Rate it: | |
"The Cabin Passenger" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that blends humor and maritime adventure. Set aboard a passenger ship, the narrative revolves around a series of encounters and misadventures ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cabuliwallah" is a poignant short story by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of friendship, love, and the passage of time. The narrative revolves around the relationship between a young... | Rate it: | |
"The Cactus" is a short story by O. Henry that explores themes of love, misunderstanding, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a man named Lyman, who is in love ... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Cad" is a short story by O. Henry that combines humor, romance, and social commentary. The narrative revolves around a wealthy and charismatic cad, who, in his quest for adventu... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Gardener" by James Baldwin is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a historical context, the narrative ... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Poet" by James Baldwin is a thought-provoking exploration of cultural identity, faith, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of contrasting values ... | Rate it: | |
"The Call of the Tame" by O. Henry is a charming short story that explores themes of love, longing, and the clash between urban life and the desire for freedom. Set against the backdrop of a bustli... | Rate it: | |
The Call of the Wild is a short adventure novel by Jack London, published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The centr... | Rate it: | |
"The Camel and the Driftwood" is a collection of fables inspired by Aesop's tales. Jean de La Fontaine uses anthropomorphic animals to illustrate morals and life lessons. In the title story, a came... | Rate it: | |
"The Candle" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of morality, faith, and the fleeting nature of life. The narrative centers around a candle that symbolizes the human soul... | Rate it: |

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