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The Devoted Friend
»The Devoted Friend« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1888. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, playwrigh ...
The Canterville Ghost
»The Canterville Ghost« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1891. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, playwr ...
The Birthday of the Infanta
»The Birthday of the Infanta« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1891. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, ...
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
»Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1891. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, p ...
The Happy Prince
»The Happy Prince« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1888. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, playwright, ...
The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories
Few authors are as closely associated with English wit as Oscar Wilde: the sharp-witted dandy, always ready with a cutting remark. His brilliant conversational skills made him famo ...
The House of Mirth
In late 19th-century New York, high society places great demands on a woman—she must be beautiful, wealthy, cultured, and above all, virtuous, at least on the surface. At 29, Lily ...
The Age of Innocence
When Countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York fleeing her Polish husband, from whom she has been hiding for a year, she shocks the rigid high society. Newland Archer, the soon-to ...
Ethan Frome
In the harsh winter of New England, farmer Ethan Frome struggles to lead a bearable life, which is not easy on a rundown farm with a hypochondriac wife. The only bright spot is his ...
The Time Machine
In Victorian England, an eccentric scientist unveils his latest invention: a machine capable of travelling through time. Demonstrating its capabilities, the Time Traveller embarks ...
The Island of Dr Moreau
Shipwrecked and stranded in the vast Pacific Ocean, Edward Prendick finds himself rescued and brought to a remote island. There, he discovers the enigmatic Dr. Moreau, a scientist ...
The Invisible Man
A stranger with a striking appearance arrives in the small village of Bramblehurst on a cold, snowy day. His face is completely covered in bandages, with only a fake nose protrudin ...
The Castle of Otranto
In a remote Italian castle, the heir to the lordship of Otranto meets a tragic fate when a massive helmet falls from the sky and crushes him on his wedding day. This mysterious eve ...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain's childhood portrayal The Adventures of Tom Sawyer [1876] is among the most beloved American novels of all time. Tom Sawyer is reputed to be a mischief-maker. He lives w ...
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In the American South during the pre-Civil War era, a young boy named Huck Finn embarks on an extraordinary journey down the Mississippi River. Fleeing his abusive father and seeki ...
The Warden
In the quiet countryside of Barsetshire, controversy stirs within the tranquil walls of Hiram's Hospital, a charitable institution for elderly men. The source of contention lies in ...
Barchester Towers
In the serene town of Barchester, the peaceful clergy of the cathedral find themselves embroiled in a contentious battle for power and influence. Following the death of the old bis ...
Vanity Fair
Step into the glittering and deceitful world of early 19th-century English society in this sprawling novel. Following the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, the two women navi ...
The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.
Redmond Barry, a spirited young Irishman, embarks on an ambitious journey through 18th-century Europe. Starting from his rural roots in Ireland, he sets his sights on the heights o ...
Gulliver's Travels
Embark on a fantastical journey through strange and wondrous lands, where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliv ...
The Black Arrow
The War of the Roses rages on in 15th-century England. The young knight Richard Shelton seeks revenge for his murdered father and soon comes to suspect his own guardian, Sir Daniel ...
Thrawn Janet
In a small Scottish village the Reverends housekeeper is rumoured to be involved with witchcraft. As strange and terrifying events unfold, the villagers' darkest fears come to life ...
Markheim
Set on Christmas Day, the story follows Markheim, an enigmatic and troubled man who, after committing a heinous crime in an antique shop, encounters a mysterious stranger. This une ...
A Lodging for the Night
After a night of debauchery and crime, the notorious poet François Villon seeks refuge from the cold and the law. He finds shelter in the home of a reclusive old man, leading to a ...
The Body-Snatcher
In the shadowy streets of 19th-century Edinburgh, medical student Fette becomes entangled in the sinister activities of his mentor, Dr Wolfe Macfarlane. As they resort to exhuming ...