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*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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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.-
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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.-
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Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir to his billionaire grandfather’s fortune, taught from a young age to put family and legacy above all. When Grayson is pulled into a twisted game with his half-sisters and the woman he once loved, he’ll stop at nothing to win — even if it means questioning everything he thought he…-
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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.-
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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.-
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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.-
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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.-
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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.-
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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.-
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