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Come along on an adventure with one of the greatest historical novels, thrillers and romances by the author who brought the past of England to life. Contents: The Jacobite Trilogy: The Flight of the …

The Bath Comedy is a captivating collection of works that exemplifies the playful yet insightful examination of social mores and personal relationships during the turn of the 20th century. The anthol …

Clyde Fitch’s play, ‘The Climbers, ‘ is a critical examination of social ambition and the moral quandaries faced by those striving for success in an unforgiving society. Set against the backdrop of a …

Twelfth Night – William Shakespeare – Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night’s entertainment fo …

In ‘The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation, ‘ Harry Leon Wilson intricately explores themes of societal values and generational conflict through vivid characterizations and sharp wit. Set in th …

Sinclair Lewis’s ‘Main Street’ and ‘Babbitt’ stand as seminal critiques of early 20th-century American life, exploring the tension between individual desires and societal expectations. In ‘Main Stree …

In ‘Erewhon; Or, Over the Range, ‘ Samuel Butler crafts a satirical utopian narrative that adeptly critiques Victorian society and the moral imperatives of his time. Written in 1872, the book employs …

In ‘Penrod, ‘ Newton Booth Tarkington explores the vivid and tumultuous world of childhood through the experiences of a spirited young boy living in the early 20th century American Midwest. The novel …

The ‘Damon Runyon Omnibus’ is a masterful compilation of Runyon’s short stories and vignettes, brilliantly capturing the vibrant essence of early 20th-century New York City. Renowned for his unique n …

In ‘Who Would Have Thought It?’ María Ruiz de Burton crafts a poignant narrative that intertwines themes of identity, race, and societal expectations in 19th-century America. The novel, notable for i …