Its immortal opening lines, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." set the stage for a sweeping narrative that combines drama, glory...
Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. The story features Amy Dorrit, youngest child...
The Seven Lamps of Architecture is an extended essay, first published in May 1849 and written by the English art critic and theorist John Ruskin. The...
The Deerslayer, or The First War-Path (1841) was James Fenimore Cooper's last novel in his Leatherstocking Tales. Its 1740-1745 time period makes it t...
O. Henry wrote over 600 short stories. Naturally I have my personal top 20 stories that just seem to stand out because of their form, writing style an...
"The inner working of my soul, which I wish to speak of here, was not the result of a methodical investigation of doctrinal theology, or of the actual...
This is an account of a Jewish man's experiences during the beginning of WW1 in Palestine. From this book we learn that the Jews are very good, the Ch...
First Cobb talks about women and their annoying habits, such as talking in building entrances, not having their fare ready on the streetcar, getting o...
This is the story of a woman who possesses the talent and the discipline to become a great artist, but who loses the opportunity when she finally agre...
Their patriotic sacrifices were made with an enthusiasm that showed the earnest spirit ready on every occasion to appear in generous acts. Some gave t...
The Doctor's Dilemma is about Dr. Colenso Ridgeon, who has recently been knighted because of a miraculous new treatment he developed for tuberculosis....
Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of th...
Harriett Frean is a well-to-do, unmarried woman living a life of meaningless dependency, boredom, and unproductivity as she patiently cares for her ag...
The novel opens with Mrs. Murray walking with two of her grandchildren along the banks of Loch Arroch in the Scottish border country. They appear to b...
The book offers a captivating and insightful look into the life and experiences of one of America's most important writers.
Theodore Dreiser was a gi...
The book offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of the harsh realities of war.
Ashton's vivid descriptions of the front line, his comrades in arms, a...
It tells the story of a young woman named Unity Irvine, who falls in love with a soldier named Tom Cameron just as World War I breaks out.
Set agains...
This timeless piece of literature is a tribute to the brave men and women who fought for their country and paid the ultimate price.
The poem is divid...
It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young smuggler named Jack Smith who becomes involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the g...
In this, Sassoon uses vivid imagery and powerful language to capture the horror and futility of war. The poems in the collection are often deeply pers...
It tells the story of a young woman named Rondah, who lives in a small Midwestern town and dreams of becoming an actress. Written in 1908, the book ex...
It tells the story of Monica, a young woman who is orphaned and must make her own way in the world. Monica faces many challenges and setbacks as she s...
It provides a detailed account of Jesus Christ's final days, from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to his crucifixion and resurrection. Emmerich...
