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Crome Yellow

by LovelyMay — Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that explores the lives of a group of eccentric characters at a country estate, delving into themes of social norms, intellectualism, and the search for meaning, all while humorously critiquing early 20th-century British society.
1. CHAPTER XXVIII. -Crome yellow
  
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2. CHAPTER XXIX. -Crome yellow
  
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3. CHAPTER XXX -Crome yellow
  
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Novel

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More Bab Ballads

by LovelyMay — More Bab Ballads by W.S. Gilbert is a collection of humorous and satirical poems that feature witty rhymes, whimsical characters, and clever wordplay, often poking fun at social conventions, love, and human folly, in the distinctive style for which Gilbert is known.
1. Ballad: The Haughty Actor
  
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2. Ballad: The Cunning Woman
  
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3. Ballad: Etiquette
  
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Poetry

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Records of A Family of Engineers

by LovelyMay — Records of a Family of Engineers by George H. B. Ward is a memoir detailing the history and accomplishments of the Ward family, focusing on their contributions to engineering and their involvement in significant projects, while also offering insights into their personal lives and values across generations.
1. II – OPERATIONS OF 1808
  
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2. III – OPERATIONS OF 1809
  
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3. IV – OPERATIONS OF 1810
  
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Biography

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Letters on Literature

by LovelyMay — Letters on Literature by Susan Fenimore Cooper is a collection of insightful essays and personal letters that explore a wide range of literary topics, offering reflections on the art of writing, the role of literature in society, and the works of notable authors, all framed within the context of 19th-century American culture.
1. AUCASSIN AND NICOLETTE
  
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2. APPENDIX I
  
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3. APPENDIX II
  
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Literary

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At the Earth’s Core

by LovelyMay — At the Earth’s Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth’s surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
1. XIII -At the earths core
  
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2. XIV -At the earths core
  
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3. XV -At the earths core
  
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Adventure Fiction • Science Fiction

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The Seagull

by LovelyMay — The Sea-Gull by Anton Chekhov is a poignant play that explores the complexities of love, ambition, and artistic aspiration, following the intertwined lives of a group of characters, including a young writer, a famous actress, and a disillusioned poet, whose personal and professional struggles lead to tragic outcomes.
1. ACT II -The Seagull
  
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2. ACT III -The Seagull
  
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3. ACT IV -The Seagull
  
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Fable

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The Lady of Lyons

by LovelyMay — The Lady of Lyons by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a romantic melodrama set in 19th-century France, telling the story of a young woman, Pauline, who is torn between the affections of two men, while themes of love, honor, and social expectations unfold amidst moments of high emotion and tragic misunderstandings.
1. SCENE II.-The Lady of Lyons
  
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2. SCENE III -The Lady of Lyons
  
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3. SCENE I -The Lady of Lyons
  
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Romantic Melodrama

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Riders to the Sea

by LovelyMay — *Riders to the Sea* by John Millington Synge is a poignant one-act play that portrays a mother’s struggle with the relentless loss of family members to the sea, highlighting themes of fate, grief, and the harshness of nature.
1. INTRODUCTION
  
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2. RIDERS TO THE SEA
  
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Frivolous Cupid

by LovelyMay — Frivolous Cupid by Anthony Hope is a charming romantic comedy set in the aristocratic circles of 19th-century England, where the antics of a spirited young woman, her romantic pursuits, and the complications of love and social expectations lead to a series of humorous and heartwarming events.
1. CHAPTER VI -Frivolous Cupid
  
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2. CHAPTER VII -Frivolous Cupid
  
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3. CHAPTER VIII -Frivolous Cupid
  
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Fiction

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The Warden

by LovelyMay — The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first novel in the *Barsetshire Chronicles*, focusing on the moral and legal dilemmas faced by Reverend Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse, as he is embroiled in a public scandal over the fairness of his salary and the institution’s finances.
1. CHAPTER XIX The Warden Resigns
  
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2. CHAPTER XX Farewell
  
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3. CHAPTER XXI Conclusion
  
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Literary • Novel

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