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The Island of Doctor Moreau The Island of Doctor Moreau v1.0

Another visionary novel from the great science fiction writer H. G. Wells, The Island of Doctor Moreau tackles the thorny issues thrown up when humankind plays God and explores notions of society and identity, bringing the mythical chimera.

The First Men in the Moon The First Men in the Moon v1.0

H. G. Wells' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon tells the story of a voyage to the moon by Mr. Bedford, a businessman plagued by financial problems, and Dr. Cavor, a brilliant and somewhat eccentric scientist.

Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic v1.0

What does laughter mean? What is the basal element in the laughable?

At the Earths Core At the Earths Core v1.0

In Edgar Rice Burroughs' At the Earth's Core the narrator tells of his travels in the Sahara where he encounters David Innes, the pilot of an amazing vehicle and the owner of a remarkable story.

Tarzan of the Apes Tarzan of the Apes v1.0

Tarzan of the Apes is Edgar Rice Burroughs' first novel in the series starring the man raised by apes.

Return of Tarzan Return of Tarzan v1.0

The Return of Tarzan is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second novel in the series starring the man raised by apes, and the story picks up where Tarzan of the Apes left off.

The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen v1.0

It is a curious fact that of that class of literature to which Munchausen belongs, that namely of Voyages Imaginaires, the three great types should have all been created in England.

Heidi Heidi v1.0

Heidi is a novel for children written in 1880 which remains one of the most well-known pieces of Swiss literature.

The Hound of the Baskervilles The Hound of the Baskervilles v1.0

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a crime novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle starring the great detective of Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes. Wealthy landowner Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the parkland surrounding his manor.

The Picture of Dorian Gray The Picture of Dorian Gray v1.0

A beautiful young man, Dorian Gray, sits for a portrait. In the garden of the artist's house he falls into conversation with Lord Wotton.

The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People v1.0

The Importance of Being Earnest is the last play Oscar Wilde ever wrote, and remains his most enduringly popular.

Jane Eyre Jane Eyre v1.0

Jane Eyre is raised in her aunt's house after the death of her parents.

The War of the Worlds The War of the Worlds v1.0

Causing mass hysteria as listeners of its 1938 radio broadcast believed a Martian invasion of Earth really was taking place, H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds is perhaps the most famous novel of its genre.

Arms and the Man Arms and the Man v1.0

Arms and the Man was George Bernard Shaw's first commercially successful play.

An Ideal Husband An Ideal Husband v1.0

Oscar Wilde's play An Ideal Husband is a comedy about politics, blackmail and corruption.

Leaves of Grass Leaves of Grass v1.0

Leaves of Grass is a collection of poems by Walt Whitman originally published in 1855 at the poet's own expense.

Notes from the Underground Notes from the Underground v1.0

Notes from the Underground is Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1864 masterpiece following the ranting, slightly unhinged memoir of an isolated, anonymous civil servant.

Among the Tibetans Among the Tibetans v1.0

There never was anybody, wrote the Spectator, who had adventures as well as Miss Bird.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes v1.0

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes collects together eleven stories detailing the famous exploits and adventures of Baker Street's greatest detective.

The Best American Humorous Short Stories The Best American Humorous Short Stories v1.0

The Best American Humorous Short Stories features tales from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain and many other well known writers.