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Voltaire was arguably the 18th century”s greatest philosopher, and his most enduring work is his novella Candide; Or All for the Best. In it Voltaire parodies the philosophy of optimism championed b …

"A Fourth Form Friendship: A School Story" by Angela Brazil is a captivating work of children’s literature that immerses readers in the world of a British boarding school. As a renowned Bri …

Ismailia (1874) can be considered an autobiography of Sir Samuel W. Baker as it describes the author’s expedition to Central Africa. An exceptional narrative of Sir Samuel W. Baker’s mission to stop …

Freedom’s Cause: A Tale of Wallace and Bruce tells the story of the Scottish chieftain’s valiant effort to free his country from English tyranny under Edward Longshanks in the 13th century. The arduo …

Maraton, a successful revolutionary Labour leader in Chicago, returns to his native England. Julia Trendheim and her brother, fervent Jewish socialists who had eagerly awaited his arrival, welcome hi …

Chesterton wrote several writings for the London Daily News, which are collected in the book All Things Considered. While some of the issues are entertaining, some seem to be a bit serious. The book …

"The Crimson Fairy Book, " written by Andrew Lang, is a captivating anthology that forms part of Lang’s renowned "Coloured Fairy Books" series. This collection brings together a v …

"Whitefoot the Wood Mouse" is a delightful children’s book written by Thornton W. Burgess, an acclaimed author renowned for his stories featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. This sto …

The magical testimonies in Arthur Machen’s "The House of Souls" observe the peculiar and interesting elements of being human. In Machen’s reminiscences of ghosts and other strange things, h …

"Guy Garrick" by Arthur B. Reeve is a classic detective fiction novel that showcases the ingenuity of its titular sleuth. This gripping tale falls squarely within the detective fiction genr …