Published by the Religious Tract Society in London, The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman is a collection of domestic, spiritual, and fanciful poems from t...
The Publisher is a collection of humorous poems by Australian writer C.J. Dennis, published in 1915. The poems satirize aspects of Australian society,...
At Broad Ripple is a collection of poems by American poet James Whitcomb Riley. The poems are about the people and places of Broad Ripple, a small tow...
Sketches by Boz is a collection of short pieces written by Charles Dickens that offer a snapshot of Victorian London. Through a blend of humorous obse...
The novel, 'Familie Pfäffling,' tells the story of a musical family with seven children in early 20th-century Germany. It offers a glimpse into the ev...
This book presents humorous sketches of everyday life, playfully satirizing human nature and social conventions. While the stories are often embellish...
The Flatting-Mill is a poem by William Cowper that describes the process of flattening metal in a mill. The poem is written in a simple and straightfo...
An entertaining and lighthearted collection of short stories that capture the humor and absurdity found in everyday life. Heywood Broun's witty observ...
Eliza by Barry Pain is a collection of short, humorous anecdotes that follow the lives of Eliza and her pompous husband. The stories are set in a smal...
Set in the fictional 19th-century village of Beckside, 'Clog Shop Chronicles' offers a glimpse into the lives of a close-knit Methodist community. The...
Simplex Munditiis is a satirical poem by Ben Jonson, an influential English poet and playwright. Written in the style of the classical poetry of Ancie...
“Bits About Home Matters” is a compilation of Helen Hunt Jackson's insightful observations on various aspects of home life. She explores the dynamics...
This collection of short stories by Sholem Aleichem, a renowned Yiddish writer, offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Eastern European Jewish lif...
A Ruined Reversolet is a collection of poems by C. J. Dennis, known for his work in Australian vernacular. The poems touch upon themes of everyday lif...
Anton Chekhov, renowned for his plays like "Uncle Vanya" and "The Cherry Orchard," was a master of the short story. "The Schoolmaster and Other Storie...
Herbert Jenkins's *Bindle* series follows the escapades of Mr. Joseph Bindle, a lovable and mischievous Cockney working-class character. These stories...
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“Just Sixteen” is a collection of short stories written by Susan Coolidge, the author of the beloved “What Katy Did” series. The stories cater to a w...
Schetsen van Boz is een verzameling korte verhalen van Charles Dickens, gepubliceerd in 1836. De verhalen spelen zich af in het Londen van de jaren 18...
Jean-Henri Fabre, known as the 'Homer of the Insect World,' explores the wonders of nature through meticulous observations and engaging anecdotes. Th...
Beckside Lights is a collection of 12 tales of everyday life in a close-knit Methodist community in the fictional village of Beckside (said to be some...
This collection of poems, 'Foliage,' presents a selection of William Henry Davies' works, showcasing his keen eye for the natural world and his abilit...
Voces Populi is a collection of humorous essays and sketches originally published in the popular Victorian magazine, Punch. F. Anstey, the pen name of...
This collection of poems, written by Marietta Holley under the pseudonym Josiah Allen's Wife, offers a humorous and insightful look at American life i...
