Authors: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

In Non-Violent Stories

By Linda Cook

"The New Jerusalem" by G. K. Chesterton is a reflective travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author’s impressions of his journey to Jerusalem, touching upon historical, cultural, and religious themes while exploring the complexities of Western civilization in contrast to its Eastern counterpart. At the start of the bo...

Authors: Marx, Karl, 1818-1883

In Clean Fiction

By Linda Cook

"The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work analyzes the political events surrounding the rise to power of Louis Bonaparte (later Napoleon III) in France during the period between the February Revolution of 1848 and the coup d'état of December 2, 1851. Marx explores the...

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In Family-Friendly Reads

By Linda Cook

"Best Russian Short Stories" by Thomas Seltzer et al. is a compilation of significant Russian short stories written during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology features works from renowned authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov, among others, offering a diverse exploration of themes ranging from the...

Authors: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

In Wholesome Literature

By Linda Cook

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a classic novel written in the early 19th century. The story delves into themes of love, social class, and individual agency, largely revolving around the life of Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters from a modest but genteel family navigating the complex social landscape of Regency England. The opening of t...

Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

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By Linda Cook

"The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book features a range of characters that reflect the intricacies of human nature and social dynamics, often highlighting themes of love, despair, and the absurdity of life. The opening story, "The Cook's Weddi...

Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

In Family-Friendly Reads

By Linda Cook

"The Darling and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, often delving into the lives of ordinary characters as they navigate their personal dilemmas and societal expectations. The opening of ...

Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

In Non-Violent Stories

By Linda Cook

"The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories often explore themes of human relationships, emotional struggles, and the complexity of life, centering around characters navigating love, regret, and the intricacies of society. A key narrative fol...

Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

In Family-Friendly Reads

By Linda Cook

"Love, and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening tale, "Love," focuses on the experience of a young man who is deeply infatuated with Sasha, a girl he has met. The narrative captures the ebb and flow of his emotions as he navigates the journey of falling in love,...

Authors: Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797

In Wholesome Literature

By Linda Cook

"Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a poignant exploration of the injustices faced by women in a patriarchal society, narrated through the experiences of the protagonist, Maria, a woman who finds herself imprisoned both physically and emotionally. The book delves i...