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In ‘Did She Fall?’, Thorne Smith masterfully weaves a tale of whimsy and existential inquiry, exploring the complexities of love, identity, and the ethereal nature of human existence. The novel is ch …

H.G. Wells’s ‘The Croquet Player’ is a thought-provoking novella that delves into the interplay between the mundanity of sporting life and the complexities of human existence. Set against the backdro …

In ‘The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, ‘ Anthony Trollope delivers a sharp social satire, ingeniously blending humor with keen observations on middle-class aspirations and the perils of com …

In ‘The Standard Household-Effect Company, ‘ William Dean Howells provides a keen exploration of American consumerism woven into a satirical narrative. The text showcases Howells’s trademark realism, …

In ‘The Club of Queer Trades, ‘ G. K. Chesterton crafts a collection of short stories that deftly intertwine elements of detective fiction, satire, and philosophical inquiry. The book introduces a un …

You may not recognise the phrase, but if you have ever picked up a paper you’ll have come across ‘journalese’. Essentially, it covers words and phrases that are only found in newspapers – whether tab …

A city of half a million, in 140 characters or less Overheard in Dublin is back with another riot of wit, wisdom and suspect logic, this time with the vast majority of the contributions drawn from th …

'Damn, all my cheating secrets revealed. In book form' Stephen Fry Which philosopher had the maddest hairstyle? Which novelist drank 50 cups of black coffee every day? What on earth did Sim …

Dante and Beatrice have nally reached the Paradise. From the Moon to the Empyrean, going through the planets and the stars, Dante admires the splendour and the joy of the Blessed. From heaven to heav …

In ‘A Great Man: A Frolic, ‘ Arnold Bennett offers a satirical exploration of ambition and the personal costs associated with the pursuit of greatness. This novella unfolds around the character of a …