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Charlotte Bronte's classic novel Jane Eyre is narrated by the title character, an orphan who survives neglect and abuse to become a governess at the remote Thornfield Hall. She finds a kindred spirit in her employer, the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester, but he hides a terrible secret that threatens their chances of happiness. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

MiddleMarch by George EliotMiddlemarch by George Eliot is a sweeping novel set in a fictional English town during the early 19th century. It follows the lives of various residents, centering on Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman whose pursuit of intellectual and moral fulfillment leads to personal and social conflicts. Dorothea marries the elderly scholar Casaubon, hoping to find purpose, but discovers his motives are less noble. Her life intertwines with other characters, including the ambitious Dr. Lydgate, whose medical career faces hurdles, and Rosamond Vincy, who struggles with ...

The Great Gatsby is a classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the eyes of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Set in the 1920s, it captures the social dynamics of the Jazz Age and the disillusionment that followed. Readers witness Gatsby's obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan and the extravagant lifestyle that comes with trying to win her back.

Nach heutigen Erkenntnissen (linguistisch, Zitierbelege etc.) entstand das Daodejing um 400 v. Chr.Laozi (chin. 老子, Lǎozǐ, W.-G. Lao Tzu „‚Alter Meister‘“), ein legendärer chinesischer Philosoph, soll im 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. gelebt haben. Je nach Umschrift wird der Name auch Laotse, Lao-Tse oder Lao-tzu geschrieben.Erstveröffentlichung der Übersetzung 1910.Das Daodejing (chin. 道德經, Dàodéjīng) (ältere Umschrift: Tao Te King) ist eine Sammlung von Spruchkapiteln, die dem legendären Weisen Lǎozǐ zugeschrieben wird. Die Entstehungsgeschichte ist ungewiss und ...

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), published in 1889, is a humorous account by Jerome K. Jerome of a boating holiday on the Thames between Kingston and Oxford.The book was intended initially to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history of places along the route, but the humorous elements eventually took over, to the point where the serious and somewhat sentimental passages now seem like an unnecessary distraction to the essentially comic novel. One of the most praised things about Three Men in a Boat is how undated it appears to modern readers. The jokes seem ...

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets.How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread her bright outlook among the sick, sad, and abrasive people of the town and transform the life of her lonely aunt? It’s the glad game, she says, describing the antidote to hardship and depressed spirits. But in a serious accident, the town almost loses its ...

The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear a scarlet "A" (for "adulteress") on her chest as punishment. Hester bravely endures the public shame while raising her daughter, Pearl. Her secret lover, the town minister Arthur Dimmesdale, is wracked with guilt, while her estranged husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge. Through themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, Hawthorne critiques the rigid moral codes of the Puritan society. The novel explores the ...

Ferdinand Count Understand by Tobias Smollett is a picaresque novel that follows the existence of the shrewdness and deceitful Ferdinand Comprehend. Raised by a manipulative mother, Understand develops into an expert of misdirection, gifted in control and misrepresentation. He plots his direction through society, taking advantage of others for individual addition. Be that as it may, his presumptuousness and indecent conduct lead to his defeat. After various turns, double-crossings, and brushes with death, he faces equity. The original features subjects of ravenousness, trickery, and the ...

is an enchanting novel around four ladies from various different backgrounds who get away from their troubling, unacceptable lives in 1920s Britain by leasing a delightful Italian palace for a month. The ladies — Lotty, Rose, Woman Caroline, and Mrs. Fisher — look for harmony, change, and joy. Encircled by the quiet excellence of the Italian Riviera, they experience self-awareness, recharged connections, and recuperating. Von Arnim's novel investigates subjects of fellowship, self-revelation, and the helpful force of nature, making it a great and elevating read for those looking for ...

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with a poor but ambitious young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth. The Elliots were dissatisfied with Anne's choice, feeling he was not distinguished enough for their family, and her older friend and mentor, Lady Russell, acting in place of Anne's deceased mother, persuaded her to break off the match. Now 27 and considered a spinster, Anne re-encounters her former fiance, now a captain, as he courts her spirited young neighbour, Louisa Musgrove. The self-interested machinations of Anne's older sister Elizabeth, of Elizabeth's friend Mrs. Clay, and of ...

Fisher’s treatment of the history of Finland, in the context of its relations with Russia, was released in 1899—at the start of the first attempted wave of Russification. At this time, it seems, many Finns regarded it as a misunderstanding. A mistake. Not a contrivance of Nicholas II, but a villainy emanating instead, fen-sucked, from the sinister Russian state machinery—the fief of a myopic and obdurate cadre of supremacists and absolutists. Men like the rabid anti-semite Konstantin Pobedonostsev who, by the camera's harsh testimony, seems to have died long before he stopped coming in ...

An elderly woman tells her grandchildren an old family story on Christmas Eve. - Summary by Rachel Tevis

The Wind Boy by Ethel Cook Eliot is a whimsical and enchanting tale about a young girl named Beatrice and her brother Kay, who discover a magical world called Windy Hill. They meet a mysterious boy known as the Wind Boy, who guides them through a series of adventures. The Wind Boy is in search of his lost name, which holds the key to his identity and his ability to return to his true home. Through their journey, Beatrice and Kay learn about friendship, courage, and the importance of imagination. The story is a delightful blend of fantasy and reality, filled with lyrical prose and a timeless ...

Is a narrative poem by C.S. Lewis that follows the journey of a young man named Dymer, who rebels against the oppressive, conformist society of "The Perfect City." After committing a murder in a moment of rebellion, Dymer flees into the wilderness, seeking freedom and a deeper understanding of life.During his journey, Dymer encounters a mysterious woman who seduces him, but she later vanishes, leaving behind a monstrous child. This creature symbolizes the dark consequences of Dymer’s actions and the unresolved aspects of his nature. Dymer continues his quest, grappling with the duality ...

Cleopatra by Georg Ebers is a historical novel that delves into the life of Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt. Ebers paints a vivid portrait of Cleopatra as a complex and charismatic leader, torn between her duties as a ruler and her personal desires. The novel explores her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, highlighting her political acumen and romantic entanglements. Ebers captures the grandeur and turmoil of Cleopatra's reign, leading to her ultimate downfall and the fall of Egypt to Rome. The book combines historical detail with rich character development, offering a ...

Summary of Andromache by Jean Racine:Andromache is a French tragedy set in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The story revolves around four main characters: Andromache, the widow of Hector;Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles; Hermione, the daughter of Helen of Troy; and Orestes, the son of Agamemnon.Pyrrhus holds Andromache and her son Astyanax as captives. Though betrothed to Hermione, Pyrrhus falls in love with Andromache and offers to spare her son if she marries him. Andromache, torn between her loyalty to her deceased husband and her desire to protect her son, eventually agrees.Hermione, in love ...

British author Richard Hughes is perhaps most well-known for his sea-faring adventure novel A High Wind in Jamaica, but a dive into his short fiction reveals a much more multi-faceted author, fusing the gothic literature of the 19th century with modern touches, often with a twist in the tale. This collection showcases his ability to blend the dark and spooky with romance, tragedy and humor into an altogether enjoyable concoction of smart and literary stew. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

These are six meditations by the French philosopher Rene Descartes, best known for his conclusion "Cogito, ergro sum" "I Think, therefore I exist". They are called meditations because he clearly describes his deep reasoning on each topic. Each topic has objections made by Thomas Hobbs and Descartes' responses. The six topics areOf Things DoubtfulOf the Nature of Mans Mind, and that ’tis easier Proved to Be then our BodyOf God, and that there Is a GodOf Truth and FalsehoodOf the Essence of Things Material, and herein again of God, and that He does Exist.Of Corporeal Beings and their Existence...

Thomas Traherne's best known work is a collection of paragraphs, divided into what he called "Centuries", meditating in a particularly intense and visionary manner on God, nature and His relationship with the life of man. - Summary by Nicole Lee

This is a small booklet of recipes featuring Franco American products produced as a promotional piece by the Campbell Soup Company, but containing many tasty suggestions for quick, economical meals. - Summary by Larry Wilson