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Yama [The Pit], a Novel in Three Parts
A. I. KuprinAlexandre I. Kuprin was born in 1870; 1909 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of his literary activity. He attained his fame only upon the publication of his amazing, epical novel, "The Duel"—which, ..
Ethan Frome
Edith WhartonEdith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a tragic love triangle. Set in the highly symbolic wintry landscape of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the narrative centers on the title character..
The Adventures of Harry Richmond
George MeredithThe Adventures of Harry Richmond is a romance by British author George Meredith, sometimes picaresque, sometimes melodramatic. It is believed to be strongly autobiographical in some sections...
Sandra Belloni
George MeredithSandra Belloni is the sequel of the novel Vittoria, written by George Meredith.We are to make acquaintance with some serious damsels, as this English generation knows them, and at a season vergin..
The Shaving of Shagpat
George MeredithThe novel is a humorous oriental romance and allegory written in the style of the Arabian Nights. Like its model, it includes a number of stories within the story, along with poetic asides. “The varie..
A Romance of Two Worlds - A Novel
Marie CorelliThe book starts with a young heroine telling her story of coping with a debilitating illness that includes depression and thoughts of suicide. Her doctor is unable to help her and sends her off on a h..
Ruth
Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellThe book is a social novel, dealing with Victorian views about sin and illegitimacy. It is a surprisingly compassionate portrayal of a 'fallen woman', a type of person normally outcast from respectabl..
In Trust - The Story of a Lady and Her Lover
Mrs. OliphantWhoever had looked at Anne Mountford then would not have given much for the chance of her{3} submission. She said nothing, but her upper lip shut down upon the lower with an unrelenting, immovable det..