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The Dead

"The Dead" is not a standalone book but is the final short story in James Joyce's collection, "Dubliners". This story follows the protagonist Gabriel Conroy through a Christmas season feast, where he grapples with issues of identity and Irish Nationalism. The narrative cu...

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Grace

"Grace" is a short story featured in James Joyce's famous collection, Dubliners. The book is set in Dublin and provides a stark examination of Irish middle class society at the turn of the century. Despite its religious connotations, "Grace" is not about spirituality but rather offers commentary ...

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A Mother

"A Mother" is a short story, not a book, by James Joyce that appears in his collection called "Dubliners". The story revolves around Mrs. Kearney, a socially ambitious mother who aims to give her daughter a career in music in an attempt to boost her family's social standing. However, her drive an...

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Ivy Day in the Committee Room

"Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce, part of his collection titled "Dubliners". The book centers around a group of canvassers working for a local politician as they gather in a committee room on the anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell's deat...

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A Painful Case

"A Painful Case" is a short story contained within James Joyce's acclaimed collection "Dubliners." The story revolves around Mr. Duffy, a man leading a life of rigid routines and solitude. His life takes a turn after he forms an intellectual and emotional bond with Mrs. Sinico, a married woman. W...

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Clay

"Clay" by James Joyce is not a book itself, but one of the short stories featured in his collection named "Dubliners." The story is about Maria, a middle-aged spinster who works in a Protestant charity for fallen women. It explores themes such as routine, memory, mortality and the constraints of ...

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Counterparts

"Counterparts" is a short story from James Joyce's collection "Dubliners", rather than a standalone book. It vividly explores the life of Farrington, a legal clerk in Dublin, who struggles with alcohol addiction, job dissatisfaction, and volatile relationships at home. Despair and frustration lea...

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A Little Cloud

"A Little Cloud" is one of the short stories in James Joyce's collection "Dubliners." It follows the story of a man named Little Chandler, who is discontent with his mundane life in Dublin. The arrival of his old friend Ignatius Gallaher, who is now a successful journalist living in London, force...

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The Boarding House

"The Boarding House" is a short story written by Irish author James Joyce, and is part of his collection called "Dubliners". It tells the story of Mrs. Mooney, who runs a boarding house, and her daughter Polly. When Polly engages in a love affair with a boarder, Mr. Doran, Mrs. Mooney manipulates...

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Two Gallants

"Two Gallants" is a short story written by James Joyce, it's a part of his Dubliners collection. The story follows the exploits of two lower-class Irish men, Lenehan and Corley, as they manipulate women for their own needs in early 20th century Dublin. Corley, a womanizer, exploits a housemaid fo...

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After the Race

"After the Race" is a short story by James Joyce from the collection "Dubliners". This narrative focuses on the wealth and social dynamics in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. The story follows Jimmy Doyle, the son of a wealthy butcher, as he interacts with his affluent European fr...

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Eveline

"Eveline" is a short story that is part of James Joyce's collection called "Dubliners". The story features a young Irish woman, Eveline, who is living a life of hardship in Dublin. Torn between her sense of duty to take care of her family, a promise she made to her dying mother and a proposal of ...

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Araby

"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce that follows a young boy in Dublin who develops an infatuation with a friend's older sister. He promises to bring her a gift from the local bazaar, Araby, but due to various obstacles, he arrives at the market too late and can't buy the gift. The story refl...

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An Encounter

"An Encounter" is a short story by James Joyce, appearing in the collection of stories titled "Dubliners". It follows the youthful adventures of the narrator and his friend Mahony, skipping school to explore Dublin. Their sense of freedom and excitement is tempered by an unexpected and somewhat d...

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The Sisters

"The Sisters" is a short story by James Joyce that represents a psychological exploration of an Irish boy and his reactions towards the death of Father Flynn - a priest who was his mentor. The story delves into the boy's emotions of fear, guilt, and angst, as he attempts to reconcile with death a...

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Ginger and Pickles

"Ginger and Pickles" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter, detailing the escapades of Ginger, a tomcat, and Pickles, a terrier. They run a small village shop full of goods that animals come to buy, even though they extend credit and struggle to make a profit. Financial di...

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The Tale of Pigling Bland

"The Tale of Pigling Bland" is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that tells the story of Pigling Bland, a pig who is forced to leave home and go to market due to a shortage of food. On his journey, he encounters many adventures including a run in with a farmer and his wife, as we...

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The Tale of Mr. Tod

"The Tale of Mr. Tod" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book telling the story of two of her most notorious characters, Mr. Tod the fox and Tommy Brock the badger. The book revolves around their rivalries, their cunning strategies, and their endless efforts to outwit each other. It...

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The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

"The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" is a captivating children's book written by Beatrix Potter. The story revolves around a squirrel named Timmy Tiptoes and his wife Goody. Their peaceful lives get disrupted when they become a target of suspicion by other squirrels for hoarding an unusual ...

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The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter. It tells the story of a tidy little wood mouse named Mrs. Tittlemouse who spends her days cleaning and keeping her house in order. However, her home becomes a hub for uninvited and messy guests, making her daily cle...

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The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a family of bunnies. One day, the six young Flopsy Bunnies, while foraging for food, accidentally fall asleep in Mr. McGregor's rubbish heap where they are discovered and bagged by t...

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The Roly-Poly Pudding

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 Tom Kitten who, while exploring his family's old manor, gets caught by a large rat named Samuel W...

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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a charming children's story by Beatrix Potter. It follows the innocent yet misguided Jemima, a domestic duck who, desperate to hatch her own eggs, escapes from her farm life to find a safer nesting place. Unknowingly, she waddles right into the danger posed ...

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The Tale of Tom Kitten

"The Tale of Tom Kitten" is a children's book written by British author Beatrix Potter. It tells the story of a mischievous kitten named Tom who, along with his sisters Moppet and Mittens, have a knack for getting into trouble. Their mother, Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, struggles to keep...

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The Story of Miss Moppet

The Story of Miss Moppet is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that revolves around a curious and clever kitten named Miss Moppet. In the story, Miss Moppet experiences a lively and engaging war of wits with a mouse that teased her. The story is filled with fun and imagination, beautifully ...

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The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit

The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that centers on a mischievous rabbit. The bad rabbit steals a carrot from a good rabbit and when he tries to shoot a hunter, he gets his comeuppance. This book aims to teach young readers about the consequences of bad be...

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The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter is a children's story that follows the titular character, a frog, on an adventurous fishing trip. Despite the seemingly calm day, Mr. Fisher encounters numerous challenges from near mishaps with a water-rat to being swallowed by a large fish. T...

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The Pie and the Patty-Pan

"The Pie and the Patty-Pan" is a children's story by Beatrix Potter, featuring her anthropomorphic animal characters, Duchess the dog and Ribby the cat. The tale revolves around a mix-up involving a pie for tea. Duchess believes she has accidentally swallowed a small baking dish, l...

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The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is a charming children's book by Beatrix Potter. The story follows a young girl named Lucie, who spends her time looking for missing handkerchiefs. Her search leads her to a hidden valley where she meets the kind and friendly hedgehog, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who spe...

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The Tale of Two Bad Mice

The Tale of Two Bad Mice is a delightful children’s story written by Beatrix Potter. The book revolves around two mischievous mice, Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca, who invade a beautiful dollhouse when no one is around. However, they soon become very frustrated when they discover everything is made of...

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The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter. It follows the story of a young rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, as he and his cousin, Peter Rabbit, venture into the garden of Mr. McGregor to retrieve Peter's lost clothes from their previous adventure. They face difficulties a...

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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

"The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" is a children's book written by famed British author Beatrix Potter. The story follows an impudent red squirrel named Nutkin who enjoys mocking Old Brown, the owl who owns the island on the lake where Nutkin and his brother, Twinkleberry, along with their cousins, ga...

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