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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale

by Herman Melville

"Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is an epic novel published in 1851. Sailor Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab, who commands the whaling ship Pequod in pursuit of Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that destroyed his leg. Ahab's monomaniacal hunt for vengeance drives the ship and its diverse crew across the world's oceans, blending realistic whaling details with profound explorations of good, evil, fate, and human nature in this cornerstone of American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Adventure stories; Ahab, Captain (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Mentally ill -- Fiction; Psychological fiction; Sea stories; Ship captains -- Fiction; Whales -- Fiction; Whaling -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2701, imported through Gutendex.

143 chaptersView book →

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Pride and Prejudice

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a novel published in 1813. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, who must learn to see past first impressions and hasty judgments. With five daughters and an estate that can only pass to male heirs, the Bennet family faces financial pressure to marry well. When wealthy Mr. Darcy arrives in their countryside neighborhood, his pride and Elizabeth's prejudice set the stage for misunderstandings, hidden truths, and unexpected revelations about character and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Courtship -- Fiction; Domestic fiction; England -- Fiction; Love stories; Sisters -- Fiction; Social classes -- Fiction; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #1342, imported through Gutendex.

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A Room with a View

by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster

"A Room with a View" by E. M. Forster is a novel published in 1908. Young Lucy Honeychurch travels to Italy with her uptight cousin as chaperone, where an unexpected encounter with the unconventional George Emerson stirs confusing emotions. Back in England, Lucy becomes engaged to the sophisticated but pompous Cecil Vyse. When the Emersons move nearby, Lucy must confront her true feelings and decide between societal expectations and genuine passion in Edwardian England's restrained culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: British -- Italy -- Fiction; England -- Fiction; Florence (Italy) -- Fiction; Humorous stories; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2641, imported through Gutendex.

22 chaptersView book →

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Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a novel published in 1866. It follows Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished former law student in Saint Petersburg who plans to murder an unscrupulous pawnbroker. He convinces himself that certain crimes are justifiable if committed by "extraordinary" men pursuing higher goals. Once the deed is done, however, he is consumed by confusion, paranoia, and guilt as his theoretical justifications crumble and he faces the internal and external consequences of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Crime -- Psychological aspects -- Fiction; Detective and mystery stories; Murder -- Fiction; Psychological fiction; Saint Petersburg (Russia) -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2554, imported through Gutendex.

50 chaptersView book →

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a children's novel published in 1865. When a curious girl named Alice spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she tumbles down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary fantasy world filled with peculiar anthropomorphic creatures. This pioneering work of literary nonsense plays with logic and language, creating a whimsical tale that delights both children and adults. Illustrated by John Tenniel, it helped transform children's literature from didactic instruction to pure entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Juvenile fiction; Children's stories; Fantasy fiction; Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #11, imported through Gutendex.

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Carmen

by Prosper Mérimée

"Carmen" by Prosper Mérimée is a novella written and first published in 1845. In the lonely hills of Andalusia, a scholar meets a notorious outlaw named Don José, who tells the tale of his tragic downfall. His story revolves around Carmen, a captivating Romani woman whose fierce independence and refusal to be tamed leads to jealousy, violence, and death. This dark narrative of passion and fate later inspired Bizet's famous opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Carmen (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2465, imported through Gutendex.

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Middlemarch

by George Eliot

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a novel published in 1871-1872. Set in a fictional English Midlands town from 1829 to 1832, it weaves together multiple intersecting stories exploring the status of women, marriage, idealism, and political reform. The narrative follows Dorothea Brooke's search for purpose, Dr. Lydgate's medical ambitions, and several other inhabitants navigating love, debt, scandal, and social change against the backdrop of the approaching Reform Act of 1832. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Bildungsromans; City and town life -- Fiction; Didactic fiction; Domestic fiction; England -- Fiction; Love stories; Married people -- Fiction; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #145, imported through Gutendex.

97 chaptersView book →

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Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature from assembled body parts in an unorthodox experiment. When the creature awakens, Victor flees in horror, abandoning his creation. The conscious being must navigate a world that fears him, learning language and seeking connection, only to face repeated rejection. Embittered and alone, the creature confronts his creator with a desperate request that will set both on a dark path of vengeance and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Gothic fiction; Horror tales; Monsters -- Fiction; Science fiction; Scientists -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #84, imported through Gutendex.

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The Blue Castle: a novel

by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

"The Blue Castle: a novel by L. M. Montgomery" is a novel published in 1926. Twenty-nine-year-old Valancy Stirling has spent her entire life suffocated by her controlling family's expectations. When she receives a shocking medical diagnosis, she decides to finally break free and live on her own terms. She scandalizes her relatives by speaking her mind, moving out, and eventually proposing marriage to the mysterious and supposedly disreputable Barney Snaith. Together they build a new life on a remote island—but secrets still linger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Canada -- History -- 1914-1945 -- Fiction; Choice (Psychology) -- Fiction; Love -- Fiction; Romance fiction; Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction; Single women -- Fiction; Young adult fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #67979, imported through Gutendex.

46 chaptersView book →

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The Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

"The Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem first published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it weaves together three dramatic plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a conflict between an exiled noble and King James V of Scotland, and a brewing war between Lowland and Highland forces. This influential work unfolds across six cantos, each capturing a single day's action in the wild Trossachs region, where love, loyalty, and ancient feuds collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Arthurian romances; Lady of the Lake (Legendary character) -- Romances. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #3011, imported through Gutendex.

22 chaptersView book →

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The Secret of Chimneys

by Agatha Christie

"The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the charming Anthony Cade, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving royal secrets and political machinations in a fictional Balkan nation known as Herzoslovakia. As he sets off on a journey to deliver a manuscript of memoirs, he stumbles into a world of blackmail, missing persons, and a potential restoration of a monarchy. At the start of the novel, we meet Anthony Cade while he is working as a tour guide in Africa, where he encounters an old friend, Jimmy McGrath. After a light-hearted exchange, McGrath reveals a plan that involves the delivery of Count Stylptitch's memoirs to a publisher in London, which promises a reward of a thousand pounds. Intrigued, Anthony agrees to take on the task, unaware of the dangerous implications, including confrontation with various factions, including a mysterious former royal and potential assassins. The opening sets the stage for a captivating interplay of romance, adventure, and the classic whodunit elements that Agatha Christie is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Battle, Superintendent (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Detective and mystery stories; Police -- England -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #65238, imported through Gutendex.

2 chaptersView book →

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

by Maurice Leblanc

"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Adventure stories, French -- Translations into English; Burglars -- Fiction; Lupin, Arsène (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Mystery and detective stories; Short stories. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #6133, imported through Gutendex.

9 chaptersView book →

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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale cover

Public domainCompleted

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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale

by Herman Melville

"Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is an epic novel published in 1851. Sailor Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab, who commands the whaling ship Pequod in pursuit of Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that destroyed his leg. Ahab's monomaniacal hunt for vengeance drives the ship and its diverse crew across the world's oceans, blending realistic whaling details with profound explorations of good, evil, fate, and human nature in this cornerstone of American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Adventure stories; Ahab, Captain (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Mentally ill -- Fiction; Psychological fiction; Sea stories; Ship captains -- Fiction; Whales -- Fiction; Whaling -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2701, imported through Gutendex.

143 chaptersView book →

Pride and Prejudice cover

Public domainCompleted

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Pride and Prejudice

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a novel published in 1813. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, who must learn to see past first impressions and hasty judgments. With five daughters and an estate that can only pass to male heirs, the Bennet family faces financial pressure to marry well. When wealthy Mr. Darcy arrives in their countryside neighborhood, his pride and Elizabeth's prejudice set the stage for misunderstandings, hidden truths, and unexpected revelations about character and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Courtship -- Fiction; Domestic fiction; England -- Fiction; Love stories; Sisters -- Fiction; Social classes -- Fiction; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #1342, imported through Gutendex.

60 chaptersView book →

A Room with a View cover

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A Room with a View

by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster

"A Room with a View" by E. M. Forster is a novel published in 1908. Young Lucy Honeychurch travels to Italy with her uptight cousin as chaperone, where an unexpected encounter with the unconventional George Emerson stirs confusing emotions. Back in England, Lucy becomes engaged to the sophisticated but pompous Cecil Vyse. When the Emersons move nearby, Lucy must confront her true feelings and decide between societal expectations and genuine passion in Edwardian England's restrained culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: British -- Italy -- Fiction; England -- Fiction; Florence (Italy) -- Fiction; Humorous stories; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2641, imported through Gutendex.

22 chaptersView book →

Crime and Punishment cover

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Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a novel published in 1866. It follows Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished former law student in Saint Petersburg who plans to murder an unscrupulous pawnbroker. He convinces himself that certain crimes are justifiable if committed by "extraordinary" men pursuing higher goals. Once the deed is done, however, he is consumed by confusion, paranoia, and guilt as his theoretical justifications crumble and he faces the internal and external consequences of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Crime -- Psychological aspects -- Fiction; Detective and mystery stories; Murder -- Fiction; Psychological fiction; Saint Petersburg (Russia) -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2554, imported through Gutendex.

50 chaptersView book →

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland cover

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a children's novel published in 1865. When a curious girl named Alice spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she tumbles down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary fantasy world filled with peculiar anthropomorphic creatures. This pioneering work of literary nonsense plays with logic and language, creating a whimsical tale that delights both children and adults. Illustrated by John Tenniel, it helped transform children's literature from didactic instruction to pure entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Juvenile fiction; Children's stories; Fantasy fiction; Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #11, imported through Gutendex.

13 chaptersView book →

Carmen cover

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Carmen

by Prosper Mérimée

"Carmen" by Prosper Mérimée is a novella written and first published in 1845. In the lonely hills of Andalusia, a scholar meets a notorious outlaw named Don José, who tells the tale of his tragic downfall. His story revolves around Carmen, a captivating Romani woman whose fierce independence and refusal to be tamed leads to jealousy, violence, and death. This dark narrative of passion and fate later inspired Bizet's famous opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Carmen (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #2465, imported through Gutendex.

4 chaptersView book →

Middlemarch cover

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Middlemarch

by George Eliot

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a novel published in 1871-1872. Set in a fictional English Midlands town from 1829 to 1832, it weaves together multiple intersecting stories exploring the status of women, marriage, idealism, and political reform. The narrative follows Dorothea Brooke's search for purpose, Dr. Lydgate's medical ambitions, and several other inhabitants navigating love, debt, scandal, and social change against the backdrop of the approaching Reform Act of 1832. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Bildungsromans; City and town life -- Fiction; Didactic fiction; Domestic fiction; England -- Fiction; Love stories; Married people -- Fiction; Young women -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #145, imported through Gutendex.

97 chaptersView book →

Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus cover

Public domainCompleted

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Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature from assembled body parts in an unorthodox experiment. When the creature awakens, Victor flees in horror, abandoning his creation. The conscious being must navigate a world that fears him, learning language and seeking connection, only to face repeated rejection. Embittered and alone, the creature confronts his creator with a desperate request that will set both on a dark path of vengeance and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Gothic fiction; Horror tales; Monsters -- Fiction; Science fiction; Scientists -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #84, imported through Gutendex.

28 chaptersView book →

The Blue Castle: a novel cover

Public domainCompleted

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The Blue Castle: a novel

by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

"The Blue Castle: a novel by L. M. Montgomery" is a novel published in 1926. Twenty-nine-year-old Valancy Stirling has spent her entire life suffocated by her controlling family's expectations. When she receives a shocking medical diagnosis, she decides to finally break free and live on her own terms. She scandalizes her relatives by speaking her mind, moving out, and eventually proposing marriage to the mysterious and supposedly disreputable Barney Snaith. Together they build a new life on a remote island—but secrets still linger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Canada -- History -- 1914-1945 -- Fiction; Choice (Psychology) -- Fiction; Love -- Fiction; Romance fiction; Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction; Single women -- Fiction; Young adult fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #67979, imported through Gutendex.

46 chaptersView book →

The Lady of the Lake cover

Public domainCompleted

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The Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

"The Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem first published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it weaves together three dramatic plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a conflict between an exiled noble and King James V of Scotland, and a brewing war between Lowland and Highland forces. This influential work unfolds across six cantos, each capturing a single day's action in the wild Trossachs region, where love, loyalty, and ancient feuds collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Arthurian romances; Lady of the Lake (Legendary character) -- Romances. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #3011, imported through Gutendex.

22 chaptersView book →

The Secret of Chimneys cover

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The Secret of Chimneys

by Agatha Christie

"The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the charming Anthony Cade, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving royal secrets and political machinations in a fictional Balkan nation known as Herzoslovakia. As he sets off on a journey to deliver a manuscript of memoirs, he stumbles into a world of blackmail, missing persons, and a potential restoration of a monarchy. At the start of the novel, we meet Anthony Cade while he is working as a tour guide in Africa, where he encounters an old friend, Jimmy McGrath. After a light-hearted exchange, McGrath reveals a plan that involves the delivery of Count Stylptitch's memoirs to a publisher in London, which promises a reward of a thousand pounds. Intrigued, Anthony agrees to take on the task, unaware of the dangerous implications, including confrontation with various factions, including a mysterious former royal and potential assassins. The opening sets the stage for a captivating interplay of romance, adventure, and the classic whodunit elements that Agatha Christie is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Battle, Superintendent (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Detective and mystery stories; Police -- England -- Fiction. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #65238, imported through Gutendex.

2 chaptersView book →

The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar cover

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

by Maurice Leblanc

"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Subjects: Adventure stories, French -- Translations into English; Burglars -- Fiction; Lupin, Arsène (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Mystery and detective stories; Short stories. Source: Project Gutenberg eBook #6133, imported through Gutendex.

9 chaptersView book →

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