Literary Collections - General

The Rover Or The Banished Cavaliers is a play written by Aphra Behn, first performed in 1677. Set in Naples during the Carnival season, the play follows the adventures of a group of English Cavaliers who have been banished from their homeland after the...

The Revenge Or A Match In Newgate is a novel written by Aphra Behn, first published in 1680. The story is set in London and follows the character of Oroonoko, a prince who is betrayed by his own people and sold into slavery. He...

""The Puritans"" by Arlo Bates is a comprehensive book that explores the history and beliefs of the Puritan movement in England and America during the 16th and 17th centuries. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Puritan ideology, discussing their religious, political, and...

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""The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry"" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of essays that explore the artistic and literary movements of the Renaissance period. The book covers a range of topics, including the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli,...

The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques And Discoveries Of The English Nation, V. 1 is a comprehensive collection of travel accounts and reports of English voyages and explorations from the 16th century. Compiled by Richard Hakluyt, a prominent English geographer and historian, the book covers...

The Quicksand is a novel by Edith Wharton, published in 1905. The story is set in New York City during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Charity Royall. Charity is a native of the small town of...

The Poacher is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around a poacher named Tom Huggett. Tom is a skilled hunter and fisherman who lives in a small village in England. He is...

The Pirates of Malabar and an Englishwoman in India Two Hundred Years Ago is a historical non-fiction book written by John Biddulph. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of a young Englishwoman named Jane Sherwood who travels...

The Pirate City is a novel by R.M. Ballantyne that tells the story of a young man named Ralph Rover who becomes a sailor and embarks on a journey to find a lost treasure. Along the way, he and his crew encounter a group...

""The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho"" is a mystery novel written by Sax Rohmer. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Hi Wing Ho, who is the son of a wealthy Chinese merchant. When his father is murdered, Hi Wing Ho...

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The Path Of A Star is a novel written by Mrs. Everard Cotes, also known as Sara Jeannette Duncan. The book follows the story of a young woman named Ursula Glynde, who is born into a wealthy family in England. Ursula is a talented...

The Path of the King is a novel written by the Scottish author John Buchan. The book is set in the medieval era and follows the journey of a young man named Dickson McCunn, who is a successful grocer in Glasgow. One day, McCunn...

""The Old English Baron"" is a Gothic novel written by Clara Reeve. It was first published in 1777 and is considered one of the earliest examples of the Gothic genre. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the life of...

The Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine is a historical account of a perilous journey undertaken by the Jardine brothers, Frank and Alexander, and their party in 1864. The book, written by the Jardine brothers themselves, chronicles their journey from Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia...

The Nigger of the Narcissus is a novel by Joseph Conrad first published in 1897. The book tells the story of a group of sailors aboard the British ship Narcissus as they make their way from Bombay to London. The crew is made up...

""The Naturalist in Nicaragua"" is a travelogue and scientific exploration written by Thomas Belt, a British naturalist, who spent four years in Nicaragua during the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part describes Belt's journey to Nicaragua and his...

The Offshore Pirate is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a wealthy young woman named Ardita Farnam. Ardita is on a yacht...

The Nibelungenlied is an epic poem from medieval Germany, believed to have been written in the 13th century by an anonymous author. The story tells of the hero Siegfried, who slays a dragon and acquires a treasure, including a magic cloak that makes him...

The New Book of Martyrs is a book written by Georges Dunhamel that explores the lives and stories of individuals who have suffered persecution and martyrdom throughout history. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a different period of time or...

The Naturalist in La Plata is a non-fiction book written by W. H. Hudson, first published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of Hudson's experiences as a naturalist in the La Plata region of Argentina. Hudson was born in Argentina and spent...

""The Mystery of Cloomber"" is a novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of John Fothergill West, a young man who moves with his family to Cloomber...

The Murder At Jex Farm is a mystery novel written by George Ira Brett. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy farmer named John Jex, who is found dead in his own home. The investigation is led by Detective Inspector James Leighton,...

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a classic detective novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in Melbourne, Australia, in the late 19th century and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Oliver Whyte, who is found dead in...

The Moorland Cottage is a novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1850. The story is set in the moorlands of northern England and follows the life of Maggie Browne, a young woman who lives with her widowed father in a small cottage....

The Monk is a gothic novel written by Matthew G. Lewis in 1796. The story is set in Madrid, Spain, during the 16th century and follows the life of Ambrosio, a respected monk who is admired for his piety and preaching. However, his virtuous...

""The Mohocks"" is a novel by John Gay that was first published in 1712. The book is set in early 18th century London and follows the exploits of a group of young men known as the Mohocks, who engage in various forms of debauchery...

The Mariner of St. Malo is a historical novel written by Stephen Leacock, chronicling the voyages of Jacques Cartier, a French explorer who is known for his discovery of Canada. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Cartier,...

The Master of the World is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of John Strock, a government agent tasked with investigating a mysterious and powerful machine that is causing...

The Manchester Marriage is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent Victorian-era author. The book tells the story of a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Openshaw, who are struggling to make ends meet in Manchester, England. Despite their financial difficulties, they are deeply...

The Man Of The World is a novel written by Henry Mackenzie, first published in 1773. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the life of a young man named Harley. Harley is a wealthy and fashionable man who enjoys the pleasures...

The Man In Lower Ten is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rhinehart. The story revolves around a young lawyer named Lawrence Blakely, who boards a train to attend a trial in a small town. However, things take a dramatic turn when he...

The Magic Pudding is a classic children's book written by Norman Lindsay, first published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of three friends: Bill Barnacle, Sam Sawnoff, and Bunyip Bluegum, as they journey through the Australian bush in search of the elusive Magic...

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The Mad King is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1926. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Lutha, where the young and idealistic American, Barney Custer, finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and political...

The Lost Princess of Oz is a classic children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, the author of the beloved Wizard of Oz series. In this book, readers are taken on a magical journey to the Land of Oz, where they will meet...

The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks is a novel written by Elizabeth Gray Potter. The book is set in San Francisco, California, and tells the story of a young woman named Barbara who falls in love with a man named...

The Little Lame Prince is a classic children's book written by Dinah Maria Craik. The story follows the life of a young prince who is born with a physical disability that leaves him unable to walk. Despite this, he is a kind and intelligent...

The Life of John Milton V3 1643-1649 is a biographical work written by David Masson. This book is the third volume in a series that details the life of John Milton, a renowned English poet, polemicist, and civil servant who lived during the 17th...

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The Life of Captain James Cook is a comprehensive biography of the famous British explorer, written by Arthur Kitson. The book covers Cook's life from his humble beginnings as a farm laborer in Yorkshire to his rise to fame as a skilled navigator and...

The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a novel written by Laurence Sterne in the 18th century. The novel is a satirical and humorous account of the life and opinions of the titular character, Tristram Shandy. The book is written in a...

The Life and Death of Mr. Badman by John Bunyan is a religious allegory that tells the story of a man named Mr. Badman and his life of sin and eventual damnation. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between two...

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The Journal of Arthur Stirling is a novel written by Upton Sinclair. The book is a first-person narrative that follows the life of Arthur Stirling, a young man from a wealthy family who becomes disillusioned with his privileged life. The story begins with Arthur's...

The Land That Time Forgot is a science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of a group of people who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. As they explore the...

The Lamplighter is a novel written by Charles Dickens. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Emily who is taken in by a wealthy family. Emily's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets the Lamplighter, a kind and gentle man who...

""The Lady From The Sea"" is a play written by Henrik Ibsen. It tells the story of Ellida, a woman who is married to a doctor and lives with him and their two daughters in a small Norwegian town. Ellida is haunted by memories...

The Jew of Malta is a play written by Christopher Marlowe in the late 16th century. The story is set on the island of Malta during the 16th century and follows the life of a wealthy Jewish merchant named Barabas. Barabas is known for...