A study of the contrasts in the daily lives of two friends, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet — their loves, marriages, happinesses, and successes.
The story of a gypsy girl, a misshapen bell-ringer, and the ancient cathedral Notre-Dame.
An extravagant but cleverly planned burlesque that works as a condemnation of Chivalry, one of Twain’s chief aversions.
Wealthy and attractive Princeton student Amory Blaine dabbles in literature and romance, and becomes disillusioned by the greed and social climbing of post-World War I American youth.
Book Excerpt el piqued at his neglect, and to strive in many ways to attract his attention.John, who was ambitious, met her advances more than half way, and finally, encouraged by her father, offered her his heart and hand. Under other circumstances, Matilda would undoubtedly have spurned him with contempt; but having heard that her […]
Widely regarded as the precursor of the modern mystery and suspense novels, The Moonstone tells of the events surrounding the disappearance of a mysterious (and cursed) yellow diamond. T. S. Eliot called it ‘the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels’. It contains a number of ideas which became common tropes […]
Book Excerpt ” he exclaimed, very sharply.I made a carefully calculated pause and then replied, choosing my words with deliberation: “It is the answer to your Excellency’s question as to my opinion of the solution. If you have followed my formula, you have of course found the jewels. The Count was the thief.” “In God’s […]
This story revolves around the Dashwood sisters: where Elinor is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister Marianne is wildly romantic–a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. (With an introduction by Austin Dobson.}