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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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She Stoops to Conquer

by LovelyMay — 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.
1. ACT THE THIRD.
  
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2. ACT THE FOURTH.
  
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3. ACT THE FIFTH.
  
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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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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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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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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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