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  Nostromo

  Joseph Conrad

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  Nostromo by Joseph Conrad: Set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, "Nostromo" is a gripping tale of political intrigue, revolution, and human greed. The novel follows the life of the enigmatic protagonist, Nostromo, a respected and trusted figure in the port town of Sulaco. As the political landscape shifts and a silver mine becomes the focal point of power struggles, Nostromo finds himself Qembroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. Joseph Conrad's masterful prose and deep exploration of human nature create a timeless work that delves into themes of corruption, the allure of wealth, and the consequences of ambition. 
   
  Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad was a renowned English novelist and one of the most significant literary figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A master storyteller, Conrad's works often explored the human psyche and the complexities of human nature. His experiences as a sailor heavily influenced his writing, and many of his novels, such as "Heart of Darkness," "Lord Jim," and "Nostromo," showcased his deep understanding of the sea and the human condition. Conrad's profound insights into the darkness and moral ambiguity within individuals have made his literature enduring and relevant, leaving a lasting impact on the world of literature and beyond.

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  Robber Bridegroom The - Story...

  Brothers Grimm

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  The Robber Bridegroom was adapted for the sixth issue of the comic series Grimm Fairy Tales. The story is retold as two sisters who are being courted by a mysterious count. When he chooses the younger of the two, the older sister murders her and becomes the Count's bride.

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  The Treasure of the Lake

  H. Rider Haggard

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  Gentleman adventurer Allan Quartermain discovers a strange African village in this 1926 novel by the author of King Solomon’s Mines.An Englishman living in South Africa, Allan Quartermain has spent his life exploring the mysteries of the Dark Continent. When he hears the legend of a lost tribe ruled by a magical priestess, he goes in search of a remote holy lake surrounded by tall cliffs. Together with his companion Hans, Allan discovers a land and a people even more peculiar than the legend describes. Published posthumously in 1926, The Treasure of the Lake is one of the last Allan Quartermain novels written by H. Rider Haggard. Set in the Victorian era, it is a quintessential tale of colonial adventure.

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  City of London Churches...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  CITY OF LONDON CHURCHES: If the confession that I have often travelled from this Covent Garden lodging of mine on Sundays, should give offence to those who never travel on Sundays, they will be satisfied (I hope) by my adding that the journeys in question were made to churches.

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  The Celebrated Jumping Frog of...

  Mark Twain

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  "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is an 1865 short story by Mark Twain. It was his first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. The story has also been published as "Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog" (its original title) and "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County". In it, the narrator retells a story he heard from a bartender, Simon Wheeler, at the Angels Hotel in Angels Camp, California, about the gambler Jim Smiley. 
  Jim loves to gamble and will offer to bet on anything and everything, from horse races to dogfights, to the health of the local parson's wife. He catches a frog, whom he names Dan'l Webster, and spends three months training it to jump. When a stranger visits the camp, Jim shows off Dan'l and offers to bet $40 that it can out-jump any other frog in Calaveras County...

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  Rip Van Winkle - A Robin Reads...

  Washington Irving

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  Washington Irving's classic tale of supernatural shenanigans involving the titular loveable layabout, Rip Van Winkle, who falls asleep in the mountains near his colonial village and wakes up in a new American nation. 
  First published in 1819. Narrated by Robin Reads.

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