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  Emperor's new clothes

  Hans Andersen

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  Short story about a kingdom that falls for the new clothes of their Emperor.

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  Cool Air - From their pens to...

  HP Lovecraft

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  Howard Phillips Lovecraft is among the greatest American masters of fantasy and the supernatural.  
  Born in 1890, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, his health was uncertain from childhood and he led a sheltered early life. His semi-invalidism enabled him to read omnivorously, and as a shy imaginative child he began to invent what would in his adult life become a whole macabre fantastic world of his own, peopled by creatures out of his own weird imagination.  
  As an adult he was retiring, almost a recluse. Tall, thin and pale, but with bright alert eyes, he was much given to wandering his native city in the dark hours of the night, and he became a devoted student of its antiquities.  
  Although he began to write early he had nothing published until he was in his twenties. He set many of his stories around the imaginary town of Arkham, and invented an entire mythology of his own, its core being the demoniac cult of Cthulhu, based on the lore or legend that the world was at one time inhabited by another race who, in practising black magic, lost their foothold or were expelled, yet live on outside, ever ready to take possession of this earth again. 
  Since his early death in 1937 his stories have continued to attract attention and praise from an ever-growing audience.

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  Aunt Hettie on Matrimony - From...

  Fanny Fern

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Fanny Fern.

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  La Constantin

  Alexandré Dumas

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  "La Constantin" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of intrigue, ambition, and betrayal set in the vibrant world of 19th-century theater. The story follows La Constantin, a talented and ambitious actress whose rise to fame is fraught with personal and professional challenges. As she navigates the complexities of love, rivalry, and societal expectations, her journey becomes a battleground for identity and independence. Dumas masterfully explores themes of art, passion, and the sacrifices demanded by success, painting a vivid picture of the theatrical world and its larger-than-life personalities. A blend of drama and emotion, the novel delves into the tension between authenticity and ambition, celebrating the resilience of those who dare to pursue their dreams against all odds.

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  The Red Badge Of Courage

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a classic novel of American literature that offers a candid portrayal of the experiences and emotions of a young soldier during the American Civil War. Centered around Henry Fleming, a young and naive Union soldier, the novel delves into his internal struggles with fear, courage, and the harsh realities of warfare. Crane's work stands out for its vivid descriptions and its profound psychological depth, which offers a stark contrast to the romanticized depictions of war. The novel paints a raw, unvarnished picture of the battlefield and the metamorphosis of its protagonist, making it one of the most realistic war novels of its time.

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  Far from the Madding Crowd...

  Thomas Hardy

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  Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and tragedy ensues, threatening the stability of the whole community. The first of his works set in the fictional county of Wessex, Hardy's novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with his evocative descriptions of rural life and landscapes, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships.

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