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Letters to Dead Authors

by LovelyMay — Letters to Dead Authors by Andrew Lang is a unique and imaginative collection of fictional letters addressed to great literary figures of the past, such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Homer. In these witty and reflective letters, Lang pays tribute to their works, explores their influence on literature and culture, and humorously engages with their characters and themes. This charming book is both a celebration of classic literature and a playful meditation on the timeless connection between readers and writers.
1. LETTER–To Lord Byron
  
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2. LETTER–To Percy Bysshe Shelley
  
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3. LETTER–To Q. Horatius Flaccus
  
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Fiction

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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

by LovelyMay — How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett is a practical and motivational book that encourages readers to make the most of their time. Written in 1910, the book offers timeless advice on how to use the 24 hours we all have each day to enrich our lives. Bennett argues that by dedicating even a small portion of our day to self-improvement—through reading, learning, or reflecting—we can achieve personal growth and fulfillment. Blending wit, wisdom, and actionable suggestions, the book inspires readers to rethink their daily routines and invest in their intellectual and spiritual well-being.
1. X NOTHING IN LIFE IS HUMDRUM
  
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2. XI SERIOUS READING
  
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3. XII DANGERS TO AVOID
  
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Self-help

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The Circus Boys On The Mississippi

by LovelyMay — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows the young circus performers, the Circus Boys, as they travel along the Mississippi River, facing challenges, thrilling escapades, and encountering new people while pursuing their dreams in the world of circus entertainment.
1. CHAPTER XXII — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi
  
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2. CHAPTER XXIII — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi
  
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3. CHAPTER XXIV ‑The Circus Boys on the Mississippi
  
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Fiction

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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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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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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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