Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western novel by Zane Grey, first published by Harper & Brothers in 1912. Considered by scholars to have played a signi...
Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her...
A Modest Proposal For preventing the Children of Poor People From being a Burthen to Their Parents or Country, and For making them Beneficial to the P...
Indiscretions of Archie is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom on 14 February 1921 by Herbert Jenkins, London, and in th...
If Jefferson "Parleyvoo" Pickens had appeared in print just a few years later, he might have been the "Gentle Grifter" instead of the "Gentle Grafter"...
The Miser is a five-act comedy in prose by the French playwright Molière. It was first performed on September 9, 1668, in the theatre of the Palais-Ro...
The Wings of the Dove is a 1902 novel by Henry James. It tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her...
The Wings of the Dove is a 1902 novel by Henry James. It tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her...
Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men also commonly known as the "Second Discourse", is a 1755 work by philosopher Jean-Jacques Ro...
A compelling story by one of the most prolific authors of the Victorian "sensational novel" serves up the perfect blend of murder, greed, madness, sec...
It inspired by a real Italian family, the House of Cenci (in particular, Beatrice Cenci, pronounced CHEN-chee). Shelley composed the play in Rome and...
The novel centers around the exploits of a group of pirates as they sail the high seas in search of treasure and adventure. With vivid descriptions an...
It follows the journey of a marine biologist, Dr. Terry Kent, as he investigates a mysterious and deadly creature terrorizing a small island in the Pa...
The play is set in Athens and revolves around a miserly old man named Euclio who has discovered a large pot of gold buried in his house. The play foll...
This poems are a mix of lyrical and narrative, and they explore a variety of themes, including love, loss, faith, and identity.
The title poem, "The...
This is a novel that immerses readers in the vibrant tapestry of urban life. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, the book offers a compelling...
In the heart of London, the Semiramis Hotel stands as an elegant oasis, where the rich and influential gather to indulge in lavish pleasures. Behind i...
In the lively and comedic play "Asinaria; or, The Ass-Dealer" by Titus Maccius Plautus, ancient Athens becomes the backdrop for a tale of greed, love,...
Mr. Alfred Burton is a respectable businessman with a seemingly ordinary life. But when he is found dead in his office, it becomes clear that he was l...
In the rugged Scottish highlands of the mid-19th century, a clash of cultures is brewing.
Peregrine Palmer, a wealthy landowner from the south, has c...
Step into the lively streets of ancient Athens and experience a world of comedic chaos, cunning schemes, and mistaken identities in "Curculio; or, The...
"A mysterious death in the shadow of a sycamore tree sets the stage for a classic whodunit."
In this mystery novel, Carolyn Wells tells the story of...
Imagine a world where a cunning servant can outsmart his masters and get away with it. A world where disguises, lies, and schemes are all fair game. A...
Can a young man torn between two families find his place in the world?
A Legend of Montrose is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1...
