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Down & out in Paris and London
0Orwell’s memoir depicts destitution in Paris and London, revealing societal hardships and advocating reform.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories
0Stevenson’s anthology: « Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, » « The Body Snatcher, » « Markheim, » and other gripping tales.
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Dracula
0« Dracula » by Bram Stoker: Gothic tale follows Count’s pursuit for blood, sparking varied adaptations in media.
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Dubliners
0Joyce’s Dubliners captures Dublin life, epiphanies, paralysis, reflecting Irish nationalism’s impact, in vivid, transformative tales.
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Emma
0« Emma » by Jane Austen: A headstrong woman navigates love and society in 19th-century England.
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Five Children and It (Annotated)
0Children unearth a wish-granting sand-fairy, leading to chaotic and comical wish mishaps in Kent countryside.
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Frankenstein
0Mary Shelley’s « Frankenstein » warns of human ambition, birthed science fiction, and remains influential in literature.
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Ghost Stories: classics
0Renowned medievalist, James, acclaimed for modernizing ghost stories with realistic settings, leaving Gothic clichés.
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Gulliver’s Travels
0Gulliver voyage, guerres absurdes, agressions, île flottante, préférence pour la société équine, satire sociale aiguisée.
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Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
0« Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’: Marlow’s journey reveals human corruption, symbolizing a profound exploration of existence. »
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Homage to Catalonia
0Orwell’s ‘Homage to Catalonia’ depicts Spanish Civil War, embodying depth, passion, and firsthand frontline experiences.
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Kim Kipling, Rudyard
0« Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Kim’: A boy’s journey navigating cultures, espionage, and self-discovery in colonial India. »