Cake and Ale, by W. Somerset Maugham, is a satirical and perceptive novel that explores the nature of literary fame, social hypocrisy, and the complexity of personal...

Frightening stories give us the means to explore the things that scare us… but only as far as our imaginations and our experiences allow. They keep us safe while letting us...

Mathilda  is a short yet deeply intense novel written by Mary Shelley  between 1819 and 1820, though it remained unpublished until 1959. In this work, Shelley delves into dark...

Reveries of the Solitary Walker, by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is an intimate and reflective work that gathers a series of meditations written in the final years of his life. Composed...

The Pillow Book  by Sei Shōnagon  is a fascinating blend of personal reflections, courtly observations, and poetic musings, offering a vivid glimpse into the cultural and...

Sons and Lovers  by D.H. Lawrence  is a deeply psychological novel exploring family dynamics, class struggle, and the complexities of love and desire. The story follows Paul...

Iphigenia  is a compelling exploration of identity, societal constraints, and the struggles of self-discovery within the context of early 20th-century Venezuela. Teresa de la...

Sense and Sensibility  is a captivating examination of human emotions, societal expectations, and the contrasting temperaments of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Jane...

Dolores: The Story of a Leper by Soledad Acosta de Samper is a poignant exploration of social exclusion, suffering, and resilience. The novel follows Dolores, a woman who...

Selected Poems by Marina Tsvetaeva is a poignant exploration of emotion, exile, and the tumultuous forces of history. Tsvetaeva's poetry delves into themes of love, loss, and...