Romance
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Introduction Oscar Wilde’s novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” published in 1890, continues to captivate readers with its exploration of ...
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Introduction Sense and Sensibility, written by Jane Austen and published in 1811, is a classic novel that explores themes of ...
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Ivanhoe by Walter Scott
Plot and Storyline Sir Walter Scott published “Ivanhoe,” a historical novel, in 1819. Set in 12th-century England, the story takes ...
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Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
Introduction Sister Carrie, written by Theodore Dreiser, is a classic American novel published in 1900. Set against the backdrop of ...
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Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
Introduction Thomas Hardy’s “Return of the Native” is a classic novel that explores the themes of love, desire, fate, and ...
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The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
Plot and Storyline “The Betrothed” is a historical novel written by Alessandro Manzoni and published in 1827. Set in early ...
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Persuasion by Jane Austen
Introduction Jane Austen’s novel “Persuasion” is a captivating work of literature that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the ...
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Emma by Jane Austen
Plot and Storyline Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma, which debuted in 1815, is a great example. Set in the fictional ...
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Plot and Storyline Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Brontë, is a complex and haunting novel that explores themes of love, ...
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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Introduction Anna Karenina, written by Leo Tolstoy, is a timeless classic that delves into the complexities of love, society, and ...
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My Secret Life by Henry Spencer Ashbee
Title: “Exploring the Intriguing World of ‘My Secret Life’ by Henry Spencer Ashbee” Introduction “My Secret Life” by Henry Spencer ...
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Gamiani, or Two Nights of Excess by Alfred de Musset
Introduction Alfred de Musset’s 1833 novel Gamiani, or Two Nights of Excess, is a provocative and contentious work that explores ...