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The Monster Men

by LovelyMay — The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling science fiction tale of Dr. Arthur Maxon, who attempts to create artificial life on a remote island, resulting in a series of monstrous beings, one of whom challenges the definition of humanity as he falls in love with Maxon's daughter amidst danger and adventure.
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2. Chapter 16 — Sing Speaks
  
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3. Chapter 17 — 999 Priscilla
  
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Adventure Fiction • Science Fiction

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Fantastic Fables

by LovelyMay — Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of sharp, satirical, and darkly humorous fables that offer biting commentary on human nature, politics, and societal norms through clever, allegorical tales filled with irony and wit.
1. Aesopus Emendatus
  
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2. The Ingenious Patriot
  
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3. The City of Political Distinction
  
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The Moravians in Georgia

by LovelyMay — The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740 by Adelaide L. Fries is a historical account of the Moravian missionaries' early settlement in colonial Georgia, detailing their struggles, religious devotion, and interactions with Native Americans, settlers, and the evolving dynamics of the region.
1. Chapter IV — Reinforcements
  
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2. Chapter VI — Disintegration
  
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3. Chapter VII — Conclusion
  
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History

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The Compleat Angler

by LovelyMay — The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton is a timeless celebration of the art of fishing, blending practical advice, philosophical reflections, and pastoral poetry to explore the harmony between nature, leisure, and the human spirit.
1. Chapter XIX — The Compleat Angler
  
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2. Chapter XX — The Compleat Angler
  
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3. Chapter XXI — The Compleat Angler
  
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Biography

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Weir of Hermiston

by LovelyMay — Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.
1. Chapter VII — Enter Mephistopheles
  
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2. Chapter VIII — A Nocturnal Visit
  
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3. Chapter IX — At the Weaver’s Stone
  
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Novel

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The Man Between

by LovelyMay — The Man Between by P.G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel set in a small English village, where a charming but scheming man, known only as the "man between," manipulates events and relationships, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
1. Chapter XI — The man Between
  
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2. Chapter XII — The man Between
  
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3. Chapter XIII — The man Between
  
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Mystery

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales

by LovelyMay — Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of enchanting, often dark and whimsical stories that explore themes of love, longing, innocence, beauty, human folly, and the mysteries of life, blending poetic prose, fantasy, and vivid imagery.
1. The Fir Tree
  
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2. The Little Match Girl
  
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3. The Red Shoes
  
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Fantasy

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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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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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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.
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2. Riders to the Sea
  
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