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Africa for Africans
<p>Originally published in two volumes between 1923 and 1925, Africa for Africans; Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is a compilation of letters, speeches and essays by one of the Fathers of Pan-Africanism. Hailed by Martin Luther King Jr. as, "the first man of color.to make the Negro feel like he was somebody," Garvey was a polarizing yet influential figure whose legacy continues t...
2022
O Pioneers!
<p>On his deathbed, John Bergson, the head of a Swedish American family, decided to will the family farm to his daughter, Alexandra, instead of her two older brothers. Though it upset his sons, John was firm in his decision, knowing that the conditions in Nebraska required discipline and strength to strive. Alexandra, already a strong-willed woman, accepted the farm and devoted herself to it. Thro...
2020
The Rose and the Ring
<p>When Fairy Blackstick created a magical rose and ring, she did not anticipate their existence to be so troublesome. With the power to warp perception, the rose and the ring each make their bearer seem beautiful and irresistibly charming. However, as they are passed down, the magic of the items had been forgotten, leaving their new owners clueless of this ability. The ring resides in the Paflago...
2021
Camille
<p><b>A young man is captivated by a popular Parisian courtesan and attempts to build a life with her despite his family and society's growing disapproval.</b> An against-all-odds tale that forces one lover to make a drastic decision for the betterment of the other.</p> <p>A semi-autobiographical story inspired by author Alexandre Dumas' romance with Marie Duplessis. <i>Camille</i> centers Margue...
2021
The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley Volume I
<p><I>The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley Volume I</I> (1914) compiles some of Percy Bysshe Shelley's best-known works as a leading poet, playwright, and political thinker of the nineteenth century. As a leading figure among the English Romantics, Shelley was a master of poetic form and tradition who recognized the need for radical change in the social order. His work has influence...
2021
Old Christmas
<p>With earnest sentimentality, <i>Old Christmas </i> by the prolific author Washington Irving spreads a simple message of joy as it provides a descriptive narrative on the traditions, origins, and miscellaneous details of the celebration of an English Christmas. Separated into five parts, <i>Old Christmas </i> begins with <i>Christmas, </i> a reflection on the holiday's origins and meaning. Next,...
2021
Sanders of the River
<p><b>As a symbol of the British crown, Commissioner Sanders governs the affairs of Colonial Nigeria, and becomes the target of both internal and external threats. </b> <I>Sanders of the River</I> is one of </b>Edgar Wallace</b>'s earliest successes focusing on the colonial experience and West African life.</p> <p>District Commissioner Sanders struggles to maintain peace and prosperity within Colo...
2020
Three Men in a Boat
<p>While they are discussing the possible illnesses they may have, Jerome, Harris, and George all realize they suffer from the same thing-working too much. Upon the realization, the three best friends decide that they must go on a vacation. After rejecting the ideas of a sea trip or country stay, because Jerome doesn't like the sea, and Harris finds the country to be dull, the men decide on a boat...
2020
The American Diary of a Japanese Girl
<p><I>The American Diary of a Japanese Girl</I> (1901) is a novel by Yone Noguchi. Published in New York alongside illustrations by Genjiro Yeto, the novel was styled as a fascinating tell-all written by a young Japanese tourist. Composed with the assistance of Léonie Gilmour and Blanche Partington, <I>The American Diary of a Japanese Girl</I> was Noguchi's first novel and a major departure from h...
2021
Father Goriot
<p><I>Father Goriot</I> (1835) is a novel by French author Honoré de Balzac. An early work in his <I>La Comédie humaine</I> sequence, <I>Father Goriot</I> has since become one of Balzac's most critically and commercially successful novels. It contains several characters who appear throughout his other books and is considered to be the first novel in which he perfected his hallmark realist style.</...
2020
Darkwater
<p><b>Initially published in 1920, <i>Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil</i> is a combination of essays that tackle the power dynamics of gender, race and religion.</b> It's a searing portrait of America influenced by Du Bois' own personal experiences. Du Bois delivers a contemporary examination of African American life during the first half of the twentieth century. He addresses issues of seg...
2021
Diary of a Pilgrimage
<p>When Jerome K Jerome and his friend decide to attend the Oberammergau Passion Play, an Easter pageant that is performed in Oberlin, Germany once every decade, they turn the trip into a vacation. From London to Germany, the pair plan a cross-continent trip, excited to sight-see and experience different cultures. However, the friends run into conflict before they even take off, unsure what to pac...
2021
The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories
<p><I>The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories</I> (1922) is a collection of short stories by Russian author and Nobel laureate Ivan Bunin. Published in Russian in 1915, <I>The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories</I> was first translated to English in 1922 by D.H. Lawrence, Leonard Woolf, and Samuil Koteliansky, and was published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf's storied Hogarth...
2020
The Life of Samuel Johnson
<p><b>Considered one of the best written biographies of all-time, <i>The Life of Samuel Johnson</i> gives insight into the glowing mystique of the prominent English writer.</b> By incorporating key elements from his past and personal relationships, James Boswell creates an extensive narrative of the revered figure.</p> <p>Drawn from Boswell's own journals, the author recounts the life and exper...
2020
Lourdes
<p><I>Lourdes</I> (1894) is a novel by French author Émile Zola. <I>Lourdes</I> is the first installment in Zola's celebrated <I>Three Cities Trilogy</I>. Published toward the end of Zola's career, the trilogy is an ambitious, sweeping study of one man's struggle with faith in political, religious, and social life. Following his protagonist Abbé Pierre Froment, Zola provides a striking portrait of...
2021
Love Insurance
<p><b>Lord Harrowby visits Lloyds of London and takes out an insurance policy on his future wedding, which guarantees a hefty payout if the ceremony stalls.</b> It's an odd request that leads to desperate measures from both parties. Lord Allan Harrowby is engaged to marry a wealthy American heiress. Prior to their nuptials, he decides to take out an insurance policy on their wedding. If it doesn't...
2021