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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… -
In the future, humanity has made contact with an alien race called the Lhari, who possess the technology for faster-than-light travel. The Lhari agree to share their technology with humans, but only on a limited basis. This creates a monopoly that benefits the Lhari, but frustrates some humans who believe humanity should be able to explore the stars on its own terms. Bart Steele,… - In the future, humanity has made contact with an alien race called the Lhari, who possess the technology for faster-than-light travel. The Lhari agree to share their technology with humans, but only on a limited basis. This creates a monopoly that benefits the Lhari, but frustrates some humans who believe humanity should be able to explore the stars on its own terms. Bart Steele,…
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In the sleepy Dutch settlement of Sleepy Hollow, a superstitious schoolmaster named Ichabod Crane finds himself caught in a love triangle with Katrina Van Tassel, a beautiful and wealthy heiress, and Brom Bones, a strapping local farmer. But when Ichabod is pursued by the Headless Horseman, a legendary ghost who haunts the countryside, the rivalry takes a dark turn. Will Ichabod be able to… - In the sleepy Dutch settlement of Sleepy Hollow, a superstitious schoolmaster named Ichabod Crane finds himself caught in a love triangle with Katrina Van Tassel, a beautiful and wealthy heiress, and Brom Bones, a strapping local farmer. But when Ichabod is pursued by the Headless Horseman, a legendary ghost who haunts the countryside, the rivalry takes a dark turn. Will Ichabod be able to…
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In this groundbreaking essay, Philippine national hero José Rizal challenges the racist stereotype of the Filipino as indolent. He argues that the Filipinos are not lazy by nature, but that their perceived indolence is the result of centuries of Spanish colonial oppression and neglect. Rizal examines the root causes of Filipino indolence, including the hot climate, the lack of economic opportunities, and the corrupt… - In this groundbreaking essay, Philippine national hero José Rizal challenges the racist stereotype of the Filipino as indolent. He argues that the Filipinos are not lazy by nature, but that their perceived indolence is the result of centuries of Spanish colonial oppression and neglect. Rizal examines the root causes of Filipino indolence, including the hot climate, the lack of economic opportunities, and the corrupt…
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In the shadowy depths of Robert W. Chambers’ eerie and enigmatic collection, ‘The King in Yellow,’ a cursed play holds the power to unravel the minds of those who dare to read it. Set in a world where reality and the supernatural intertwine, these interconnected tales paint a haunting portrait of decadence, madness, and a mysterious figure known as the King in Yellow. Readers… - Previous 1 … 3 4 5 Next