1011 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • Wish You Were Here: Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Wish You Were Here, best­selling author Jodi Picoult deliv­ers a grip­ping and emo­tion­al­ly res­o­nant nov­el set against the back­drop of a glob­al pan­dem­ic. The sto­ry fol­lows Diana O’Toole, a young art spe­cial­ist on the brink of her dream career and a planned roman­tic get­away with her sur­geon boyfriend. But when the pan­dem­ic upends their plans, Diana finds her­self strand­ed alone on the Galá­pa­gos Islands—a…
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      Uncle Vanya

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      by LovelyMay Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov is a poignant and bittersweet play that explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the search for meaning in rural Russia. Set on a deteriorating estate, the story revolves around the lives of Uncle Vanya, his niece Sonya, and the arrival of Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena, whose presence disrupts the household. As long-buried resentments and desires surface, the characters grapple with their frustrations, longings, and the harsh realities of life. With Chekhov’s masterful blend of humor and tragedy, Uncle Vanya captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal struggle for purpose and happiness.
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      by LovelyMay The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov's characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.
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      The Warden

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      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.
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      The Seagull

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      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.
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      by LovelyMay The Schoolmistress and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a poignant collection of short stories capturing the complexities of human nature, societal struggles, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. With his characteristic wit and empathy, Chekhov explores themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of happiness.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time by Javier Cercas follows a secret Spanish agency that protects history by preventing time travelers from changing the past. As agents navigate different eras, the novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of altering history.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Last One at the Wedding by Wendy Willis follows a character reflecting on love, loss, and personal growth during a wedding. As she observes the couple and those around her, the novel explores the complexities of relationships and the bittersweet nature of change.
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      by LovelyMay The Lady of Lyons by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a romantic melodrama set in 19th-century France, telling the story of a young woman, Pauline, who is torn between the affections of two men, while themes of love, honor, and social expectations unfold amidst moments of high emotion and tragic misunderstandings.
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      by LovelyMay 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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