George William Curtis 
Literary and Social Essays [EPUB ebook] 

Edward Bulwer-Lytton "Devereux: Book II " is a charming ancient novel that transports readers to 17th-century England’s political intrigue and romance. The narrative unit’s location against …

Book Second of "The Ancient Law" continues to delve into the lives of its characters, focusing on the challenges they face as they navigate the societal changes of the post-Civil War South. …

"The First Violin" through Jessie Fothergill is a fascinating novel that mixes elements of romance, music, and social remark. Published in the late 19th century, the tale unfolds in opposit …

The Soul Stealer by Guy Thorne is a gripping supernatural thriller that delves into the eerie and the macabre. Thorne, a renowned author of the early 20th century, crafts a tale that is both haunting …

Summoned from London, journalist Edward Malone, narrator of Arthur Conan Doyle’s prehistoric-adventure novel The Lost World, finds himself reunited with his erstwhile travelling companions at the cou …

"Honore de Balzac Cousin Pons" is a riveting investigation of social and monetary issues in mid-nineteenth-century Parisian society. The work is part of Balzac’s massive series "La Com …

Charles De Coster’s book "Flemish Legends" is an anthology of folktales and stories from the Belgian province of Flanders. De Coster vividly captures Flanders’ rich cultural legacy and myth …

"The Garden of Survival" by means of Algernon Blackwood is a collection of supernatural and mystical memories that transport readers into the world of the unknown. Known for his mastery in …

"The Gold Kloof" is an ancient historical fiction story book written by H. A. Bryden. Bryden grants an tremendous tale through combining elements of ancient fiction, travel, and a function …

"The Minister’s Charge, Or, The Apprenticeship of Lemuel Barker" by William Dean Howells is a coming-of-age novel that follows the journey of Lemuel Barker, a young man from a rural backgro …