"Waiter" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores the dynamics of class and human relationships through the lens of a simple encounter in a café. The narrative follows a seemingly mundan... | Rate it: | |
"Waiting for the Ship" by Bret Harte is a short story that explores themes of hope, longing, and the impact of the unexpected. Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, the narrative fo... | Rate it: | |
"Walter Schnaffs' Adventure" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that follows the misadventures of Walter Schnaffs, a bumbling and cowardly French soldier during the Franco-Prussian War. The narr... | Rate it: | |
"Ward No. 6" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant and thought-provoking short story that explores the themes of madness, isolation, and the nature of sanity. Set in a mental institution, it fol... | Rate it: | |
A girl has been broken up with by her boyfriend, but for some reason he seems to be just as sad as her about the split. Both teens look like they’re in a depressing state, but the girl has no hope ... | Rate it: | |
"Was it a Dream?" is a compelling short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant that delves into themes of reality, illusion, and the subconscious. The narrative follows a man who experiences a vi... | Rate it: | |
"Watch-Dogs" by W.W. Jacobs is a gripping tale that weaves humor and suspense in its narrative. The story revolves around themes of vigilance, trust, and the unexpected consequences of se... | Rate it: | |
"We Crown Thee King" is a poignant play by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of divinity, sacrifice, and the human condition. Set against a backdrop of mythological and spiritual significanc... | Rate it: | |
What Christmas is as We Grow Older "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older" is a reflective essay by Charles Dickens that contemplates the nature of Christmas and the evolution of its meaning as people age. Through a blend of nostalgia,... | Rate it: | |
What Creatures are in Your Backyard? An urban farmer battles a diverse set of creatures when trying to grow a garden of vegetables. | Rate it: | |
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What Happened to BÚlka in PyatigÓrsk "What Happened to Búlka in Pyatigórsk" is a lesser-known tale by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. The story follows a poignant... | Rate it: | |
A Reflection on the Eternal Bond Between Souls | Rate it: | |
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Marcus is a 16 year old black teen in the city of Chicago who lives with his single mother. One day he singlehandedly finds out how ignorant people can easily miss treat him just because of the col... | Rate it: | |
The undiscovered truth of Nicholas Anderson | Rate it: | |
How can we decide what makes a person, human? Is there anything to prove a human? | Rate it: | |
"What Men Live By" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of love, compassion, and the interconnectedness of humanity. Set in 19th-century Russia, the narrative fol... | Rate it: | |
"What One Can Invent" is a collection of charming and imaginative stories by Hans Christian Andersen, showcasing his renowned talent for creating fairy tales that both entertain and impart moral le... | Rate it: | |
"What the Moon Saw" by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of 24 tales, framed as what the moon has watched each night and shared with a lonely artist. Each tale showcases Anderson’s poetic app... | Rate it: | |
What the Old Man Does is Always Right "What the Old Man Does is Always Right" revolves around a wise old man who seems to make questionable deals. In this classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the old man trades his horse for ... | Rate it: | |
What They Asked Me: The Fear of Living and Dying Young This book was written by Mr. Mwanandeke Kindembo. The author focused on answering some crucial questions asked by different people. Therefore, I have decided to combine all the minds into One by gi... | Rate it: | |
"What Was It?" is a chilling novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of Gothic fiction. Published in 1872, the story unfolds as a series of eerie occurrences plague a group of... | Rate it: | |
Practical silly situations of bullying. | Rate it: | |
When the regret of the past meets the crimes of the present. | Rate it: | |
"When God Laughs" is a collection of short stories by Jack London, published in 1911. The anthology showcases London's mastery of narrative and his keen observations of human nature and the natural... | Rate it: | |
How I gone back to rebuild | Rate it: | |
When Jack and Jill Took a Hand "When Jack and Jill Took a Hand" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of two lively siblings, Jack and Jill, as they navigate the joys and challenges o... | Rate it: | |
WHEN THE FIREFLY IS GONE is a book, significantly and distinctively diverging from the contest of domestic and even regional - Balkan, literary publications by being written in three languages: in ... | Rate it: | |
"When the Mail Came In" by Rex Ellingwood Beach is a captivating novel that explores themes of adventure, ambition, and the impact of communication on human connections. Set against a backdrop of a... | Rate it: | |
When There is a Will, There is a Way When you have a will to do something there's always a way it'll happen. | Rate it: | |
Inspirational explosion of self-empowerment and triump over all life storms | Rate it: |

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»Who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath"?
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William Faulkner
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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John Steinbeck
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Ernest Hemingway