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  The Scarlet Letter

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, The Scarlet Letter tells the haunting story of Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear a scarlet "A" for committing adultery. As Hester endures shame and isolation, she raises her daughter Pearl and protects the identity of the child’s father, the respected Reverend Dimmesdale. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s powerful exploration of guilt, sin, and redemption probes the heart of moral hypocrisy and human frailty. A foundational work of American literature, The Scarlet Letter remains a timeless meditation on the complexities of judgment, punishment, and forgiveness.

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  The Garden Lodge

  Willa Cather

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  "The Garden Lodge" is a short story by Willa Cather, first published in 1905. It tells the story of a woman asked by her husband if she would agree to tear down their garden lodge and build a new summer house there instead. She grows nostalgic as she remembers spending fond times there with tenor Raymond d'Esquerre when he was visiting. Although a moderate and no-nonsense woman, the singer rekindled her passion for music during his stay. She had to let go of it after her lazy brother killed himself and her father was crippled with debts. She then proceeds to go to the garden lodge and plays a piece of opera that she played with the tenor the previous summer. However, after a night's sleep she comes around and tells her husband she agrees the lodge should go.

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  Lost Princess of Oz The [The...

  L. Frank Baum

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  Princess Ozma is missing! When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess.

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  Virginibus Puerisque (Unabridged)

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of English literature. He was greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling and Vladimir Nabokov.
  Virginibus Puerisque: With the single exception of Falstaff, all Shakespeare's characters are what we call marrying men. Mercutio, as he was own cousin to Benedick and Biron, would have come to the same end in the long run. Even Iago had a wife, and, what is far stranger, he was jealous. People like Jacques and the Fool in LEAR, although we can hardly imagine they would ever marry, kept single out of a cynical humour or for a broken heart, and not, as we do nowadays, from a spirit of incredulity and preference for the single state. For that matter, if you turn to George Sand's French version of AS YOU LIKE IT (and I think I can promise you will like it but little), you will find Jacques marries Celia just as Orlando marries Rosalind.

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  Cousin Phillis

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  Immerse yourself in the poignant and pastoral world of "Cousin Phillis" by Elizabeth Gaskell. This novella follows Paul Manning, a young engineer, who forms a deep and introspective bond with his innocent and intellectual cousin, Phillis Holman. Set against the serene backdrop of a rural 19th-century English village, the story explores themes of unspoken love, personal growth, and the impact of industrialization. Gaskell's delicate prose and rich characterization paint a touching portrait of human emotion and the complexities of life.

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  Notes From Underground

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Dive into the mind of the Underground Man, a disillusioned and isolated figure who grapples with the complexities of existence in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's groundbreaking novel, Notes from Underground. First published in 1864, this novella is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of existentialist literature.In this haunting narrative, the Underground Man recounts his thoughts and experiences, revealing a soul in turmoil and a mind at odds with society. Through his confessions, Dostoyevsky explores themes of free will, alienation, and the darker aspects of human nature. The protagonist's internal battles and his critical perspective on the rationalist ideas of his time provide a profound commentary on the human condition.Notes from Underground is a timeless classic that delves into the depths of the human psyche, challenging readers to confront their own beliefs and assumptions. It remains a must-read for those seeking to understand the roots of existentialist thought and the enduring complexities of the human soul.

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