LovelyMay
Stories
93
Chapters
1,516
Words
6.7 M
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Reading
23 d, 5 h
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Lazarillo of Tormes is a 16th-century Spanish novel, anonymously written, that tells the story of Lázaro, a young boy who grows up in poverty and is apprenticed to various masters. Through his adventures, the novel critiques society, highlighting themes of social class, hypocrisy, and survival. Written in the form of a first-person narrative, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque genre.
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4.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka is a biographical work by William T. Kane, S.J., that narrates the inspiring life of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a young Polish Jesuit. The book highlights his deep faith, unyielding devotion, and remarkable courage in pursuing his vocation despite significant challenges, including familial opposition and physical hardships. Through vivid storytelling, the work captures Stanislaus's spiritual journey and his unwavering commitment to a life of holiness, making it a compelling read for those interested in the lives of saints and Christian spirituality.
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4.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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4.6 K • Nov 8, '24
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4.6 K • Nov 8, '24
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Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.
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4.6 K • Nov 8, '24
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4.9 K • Nov 8, '24
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Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young governess’s struggles with the cruelty and mistreatment she faces from her employers, while exploring themes of social class, independence, and personal growth.
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4.2 K • Nov 8, '24
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Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive by Victor Appleton is an adventurous novel where young inventor Tom Swift designs a groundbreaking electric locomotive, facing challenges and excitement as he tests his creation and uncovers a plot to sabotage it.
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4.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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4.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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A Strange Disappearance by Anna Katherine Green is a mystery novel that follows detective Ebenezer Gryce as he investigates the baffling case of a woman’s sudden disappearance, uncovering secrets and puzzling clues along the way.
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4.7 K • Nov 8, '24
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The Circus Boys Across the Continent by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous novel that follows the journey of two young men working in a circus as they travel across America, facing thrilling challenges and uncovering excitement along the way.
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4.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the brave Thuvia as she becomes entangled in a perilous struggle for survival on Mars, while heroic warriors battle to rescue her and confront the planet’s deadly dangers.
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3.9 K • Nov 8, '24
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