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She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith is a celebrated 18th-century comedy of manners that masterfully intertwines romance, humor, and satire. The play revolves around the schemes and misunderstandings that arise when young Charles Marlow, awkward around high-born women but confident with those of lower status, mistakes the home of his intended bride, Kate Hardcastle, for an inn. Taking advantage of the confusion, Kate pretends to be a barmaid to win his affection in her own clever way. With its engaging plot, sharp wit, and commentary on social conventions, the play remains a timeless exploration of love, identity, and the follies of human behavior.
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5.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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“In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (honesty), Abnegation (selflessness), Dauntless (bravery), Amity (peace), and Erudite (intelligence). On her Choosing Day, Beatrice must decide between staying with her family or embracing her true self. But her choice shocks everyone—including herself.” Tris Prior discovers she is Divergent—someone who doesn’t fit into any…
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Revenge of the Tipping Point by Steven J. Bickel follows a group of unlikely heroes uncovering a global conspiracy that threatens to plunge society into chaos. The novel explores the power of small actions and the unpredictable consequences of tipping points in both personal and political realms.
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4.5 K • Jan 23, '25
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Chapter 9: Overstories, Superspreaders, and Group Proportions “OxyContin is our ticket to the moon.”5.4 K • Jan 23, '25
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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.
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4.7 K • Nov 8, '24
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A decade after the events of Champion, Rebel reignites the Legend saga with a new generation of heroes—and villains. Set in the Republic-turned-united Antarctic States, the story follows: Eden Wing, Day’s brilliant but troubled younger brother, who resents his family’s legacy. Daniel “Day” Altan Wing, now a fading legend struggling with chronic illness and fatherhood. June Iparis, a high-ranking official balancing power and family loyalty. When Eden uncovers a…
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2.2 K • Jul 22, '25
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Prodigy is the gripping second installment in Marie Lu’s Legend trilogy, escalating the stakes in a dystopian war between the Republic and the Colonies. After their dramatic escape in Legend, June and Day join the rebel Patriot group, hoping to overthrow the Republic’s tyrannical government. But trust is fragile—June’s loyalty is questioned due to her elite past, while Day grapples with grief and the weight of becoming a…
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Prince of Thorns introduces Jorg Ancrath, a thirteen-year-old prince turned ruthless warlord, in a brutal, post-apocalyptic medieval world. After witnessing the murder of his mother and brother, Jorg abandons his royal life to lead a band of outlaws, embracing violence and cunning as his weapons. With a blade in his hand and vengeance in his heart, Jorg cuts a bloody path across the Broken Empire,…
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Plain Truth (2000) by Jodi Picoult is a legal drama intertwined with cultural conflict and moral dilemmas. The story begins when 18-year-old Katie Fisher, a member of an Amish community, is accused of murdering her newborn baby—a crime she claims she didn’t commit because she never knew she was pregnant. Ellie Hathaway, a high-profile defense attorney from Philadelphia, reluctantly takes Katie’s case and moves into…
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In Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro weaves a haunting and introspective tale set in an alternate-reality 1990s England, where Kathy H., a carer, reflects on her childhood at Hailsham, an idyllic yet unsettling boarding school. As Kathy reunites with her former classmates Ruth and Tommy, she confronts the dark truth about their existence: they are clones, created solely to provide organ donations for “normal”…
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