"Yakov Pasinkov" is a short story by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev that explores the life and struggles of a rural Russian peasant. The narrative focuses on the titular character, Yakov, who grapples wi... | Rate it: | |
"Yellow Handkerchief" is a short story by Jack London that delves into themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a rugged and unforgiving Ala... | Rate it: | |
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You're in the middle of the ride (a logic exercise) An essay I wrote in my early 20's, as a stream of consciousness piece, about perception and analyzing valid thoughts. Directed at an indirect 2nd party, I continually return to relating, on a ... | Rate it: | |
"Young Robin Gray" is a short story by Bret Harte that follows the life of a young man named Robin Gray, who is deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, the beautiful and spirited Mary. Set ag... | Rate it: | |
"Young Si" is a charming children's novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that follows the adventures of a spirited young boy named Si. Set in the picturesque landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the story ... | Rate it: | |
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"Yvette Samoris," a novella by Guy de Maupassant, explores themes of love, ambition, and societal constraints in 19th-century France. The story centers on the character of Yvette, a beautiful and i... | Rate it: |

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»Who wrote "Moby Dick"?
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Herman Melville
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Edgar Allan Poe
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Mark Twain