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  Under the lilacs

  Alcott May

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  "Under the Lilacs" is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1878. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around two main characters, Ben Brown and his sister Bab, who befriend a runaway circus performer named Bab and a performing dog named Sancho. The narrative explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the innocence of childhood.

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  Truth About Pyecraft The...

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback.
  THE TRUTH ABOUT PYECRAFT: He sits not a dozen yards away. If I glance over my shoulder I can see him. And if I catch his eye-and usually I catch his eye-it meets me with an expression.

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  The Death of Ivan Ilyich

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "What if my whole life has been wrong?"
  
  Ivan Ilyich is a high-court judge who has lived his life exactly as society expected: "decorously" and "pleasantly." But after a seemingly minor injury leads to a terminal illness, his world of status and social climbing collapses. As he lingers in pain, Ivan is struck by the terrifying realization that his family and colleagues view his dying as a mere inconvenience. Isolated by their hypocrisy, he begins a grueling spiritual journey, searching for meaning in his final hours. It is only through the genuine compassion of his humble servant, Gerasim, that Ivan finds the path to true redemption and peace.
  
  A Fierce Critique of Superficiality: Tolstoy delivers a brutal dissection of middle-class values, exposing how the pursuit of material success can lead to spiritual starvation. The novella serves as a powerful mirror, asking readers to examine the authenticity of their own lives before it is too late.
  
  A Literary Landmark: Universally praised for its precision and honesty, this work is more than a story about death; it is a profound lesson on how to live. Its brevity belies its immense power, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the human soul.
  
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  First and Last Things - Book 2:...

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer.
  He was prolific in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called a "father of science fiction"
  BOOK 2: OF BELIEFS: And now having stated my conception of the true relationship between our thoughts and words to facts, having distinguished between the more accurate and frequently verified propositions of science and the more arbitrary and infrequently verified propositions of belief, and made clear the spontaneous and artistic quality that inheres in all our moral and religious generalizations, I may hope to go on to my confession of faith with less misunderstanding.

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  Battle of Frogs and Mice

  Homer Homer

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  The Batrachomyomachia or Battle of the Frogs and Mice is a comic epic commonly attributed to Homer. 
  The Mouse-Prince stops by the shore of a lake to drink, and encounters the Frog King. The Frog offers to show the Mouse his kingdom, on the other side of the lake, and the Mouse agrees. The Prince climbs onto the Frog King's back. In the middle of the lake, they are confronted by a water snake. The Frog dives, forgetting about the Mouse, who cannot swim, and the Prince drowns. 
  On the bank, another Mouse witnesses the scene, and informs the other Mice, who arm themselves for battle. A battle ensues, and the Mice prevail.

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  The Orwell Huxley Anthology -...

  George Orwell, Aldous Huxley

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  1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are two of the most famous and influential dystopian novels ever written. Both books depict a future world in which individual freedom and privacy are subordinated to the demands of a totalitarian state, and citizens are manipulated and controlled through technology, propaganda, and social conditioning. 
   
  1984 is set in a grim, authoritarian society in which all citizens are monitored and controlled by the ruling Party. The novel's protagonist, Winston Smith, begins to question the oppressive regime and becomes involved in a dangerous and ultimately doomed rebellion. Orwell's writing in 1984 is characterized by its stark realism and its unflinching depiction of the horrors of totalitarianism. The novel remains a powerful warning about the dangers of unchecked government power and the importance of individual freedom. 
   
  Brave New World, on the other hand, is set in a more technologically advanced and ostensibly utopian society, in which citizens are conditioned from birth to be content with their predetermined place in the social hierarchy. The novel's protagonist, Bernard Marx, rebels against the conformity and emptiness of his society, but ultimately finds himself unable to escape its grip. Huxley's writing in Brave New World is characterized by its irony and satire, as well as its incisive critique of the impact of technology on human nature. 
  . The two novels have often been compared and contrasted, and both are considered to be among the most important works of literature of the 20th century. 
   
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