The Child in the Grave is a heartfelt short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a mother's grief caused by the loss of her child. It traces the mother's emotional journey as she grappl... | Rate it: | |
The Child That Went with the Fairies "The Child That Went with the Fairies" is a captivating short story by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, blending elements of folklore and supernatural fiction. The narrative follows a young boy who ... | Rate it: | |
"The Child's Return" is a poignant work by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the innocence of childhood. The story revolves around the emotional journey of a child wh... | Rate it: | |
"The Childhood" is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that reflects the author's early experiences and memories as a young boy. The narrative is framed through the eyes of a young protagonist, exploring themes... | Rate it: | |
"The Child's Story" is a poignant short tale by Charles Dickens that reflects on the passage of time and the enduring nature of childhood. Through the lens of a narrator who recounts the journey of... | Rate it: | |
"The Chinago" is a short story by Jack London that explores themes of identity, conflict, and cultural clashes in the context of the Chinese immigrant experience in early 20th-century America. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"The Chorus Girl" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a young chorus girl... | Rate it: | |
"The Christening," a short story by Guy de Maupassant, explores themes of social norms, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a rural village in ... | Rate it: | |
The Christmas Gift That Came to Rupert "The Christmas Gift That Came to Rupert" by Bret Harte is a charming short story that captures the spirit of generosity and unexpected joy during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of the... | Rate it: | |
The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road "The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a heartwarming holiday story that captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a young girl. Set in the familiar backdrop ... | Rate it: | |
The Chronicles of Sir George of Mottram one of my passion is writing, both poetry and short stories.My short stories are based on historical fact. this one's about the Battle of Hastings ,Oct. 14 1066.The name came out the ashes..... | Rate it: | |
The Chronicles of South Bombay (1960s-70s) Bombay’s Hidden Heart: A Love That Defied Time and Transformed a City | Rate it: | |
The Church with an Overshot-Wheel "The Church with an Overshot-Wheel" is a short story by O. Henry that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Set in a small town, the narrative centers around the character of a young ... | Rate it: | |
"The Circus" by David Cory is a charming children's story that transports readers into the magical world of the circus. The narrative follows a young boy whose imagination comes aliv... | Rate it: | |
"The Circus Elephant" by David Cory is a heartwarming children's story that follows the adventures of a lovable elephant named Jumbo, who joins a colorful circus and dreams of perfor... | Rate it: | |
The Coach and the Fly is a classic short story by Jean de La Fontaine. It centers on a fly that believes it is extremely instrumental in making a horse-drawn carriage move while in reality, the tru... | Rate it: | |
"The Cobbler and the Banker" is a tale from the fable collection of Jean de La Fontaine. This story contrasts the lives of a simple cobbler, living a content life with limited means, and a banker, ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cobweb" by Hector Hugh Munro, also known by his pen name Saki, is a satirical short story that explores themes of social snobbery, human folly, and the complexities of human relationships. Set... | Rate it: | |
"The Cock and the Fox" by Aesop is a classic fable about deceit and wisdom. The story revolves around a rooster who is almost tricked by a cunning fox into becoming his dinner. However, using his w... | Rate it: | |
The Cock and the Fox by Jean de La Fontaine is a French fable that tells the story of a cunning fox who tries to trick a cock into allowing it to eat him. Through quick thinking, the cock manages t... | Rate it: | |
"The Cock and the Jewel" is a fable by Aesop which tells the story of a rooster who finds a precious gemstone while searching for food. The rooster, however, does not recognize the value ... | Rate it: | |
The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat "The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat" by Jean de La Fontaine is a delightful piece of classic children's literature. The book tells the story of a cockerel, a cat, and a rat living together i... | Rate it: | |
"The Colonel's Ideas" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of ambition, social status, and the human condition through the lens of military life. The narrative follows a retir... | Rate it: | |
"The Colonel's Romance" by O. Henry is a charming short story that weaves themes of love, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of post-war America, it fo... | Rate it: | |
This is a story about how attitudes about life and dying are intimately connected. | Rate it: | |
"The Coming of Abel Behenna" is a compelling novel by Bram Stoker that explores themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Abel Behenna, a young ma... | Rate it: | |
"The Companions of Ulysses" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine, recounting the adventures of Ulysses, a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and a hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. The boo... | Rate it: | |
The Conceited Apple-Branch is a tale by Hans Christian Andersen where an apple tree branch becomes incredibly vain after being placed into a vase with other flowers. Despite the humbler flowers bei... | Rate it: | |
"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 Confession of a Murderer" by O. Henry is a compelling short story that delves into themes of guilt, deception, and the complexities of human nature. The narrative follows a man who, in a twist... | 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: |

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»In which novel does the character Ishmael appear?
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