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In The Souls of Black Folk, W. E. B. Du Bois explores the complex and multifaceted experience of Black people in America at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on his own personal experiences as well as his scholarly research, Du Bois examines the legacy of slavery, the challenges of racism, and the resilience of the Black community. Du Bois’s book is divided… -
Hung Lou Meng, also known as Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Set in the Qing Dynasty, the novel tells the story of the Jia family, a wealthy and powerful aristocratic clan, reflective of the author’s own experiences, Cao Xueqin. The novel follows the lives of the Jia family’s many members, but its central… - Hung Lou Meng, also known as Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Set in the Qing Dynasty, the novel tells the story of the Jia family, a wealthy and powerful aristocratic clan, reflective of the author’s own experiences, Cao Xueqin. The novel follows the lives of the Jia family’s many members, but its central…
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In the decadent underworld of Victorian England, a mad scientist’s experiment unleashes a horror beyond comprehension. Dr. Raymond, obsessed with the idea of seeing the “Great God Pan,” the pagan deity of nature and sexuality, performs brain surgery on a young woman named Mary. The surgery succeeds, but at a terrible cost. Mary is driven insane by the visions of the supernatural world that… - In the decadent underworld of Victorian England, a mad scientist’s experiment unleashes a horror beyond comprehension. Dr. Raymond, obsessed with the idea of seeing the “Great God Pan,” the pagan deity of nature and sexuality, performs brain surgery on a young woman named Mary. The surgery succeeds, but at a terrible cost. Mary is driven insane by the visions of the supernatural world that…
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In the heart of Victorian London, Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist, experiments with a potion that separates the good and evil aspects of his personality. The potion transforms him into the loathsome Mr. Hyde, a creature of pure malevolence. At first, Jekyll relishes the freedom and anonymity that Hyde provides. But as Hyde’s evil grows, Jekyll struggles to maintain control. As a series… - In the heart of Victorian London, Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist, experiments with a potion that separates the good and evil aspects of his personality. The potion transforms him into the loathsome Mr. Hyde, a creature of pure malevolence. At first, Jekyll relishes the freedom and anonymity that Hyde provides. But as Hyde’s evil grows, Jekyll struggles to maintain control. As a series…
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Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse is a classic children’s novel by Anna Sewell, first published in 1877. Black Beauty is a classic tale of a horse’s life, narrated by the horse himself. Black Beauty is born into a life of luxury and love, but as he grows older, he is sold to different owners, some kind and some cruel. He experiences the… - Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next