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"Ringfield: A Novel" by S. Frances Harrison is a captivating tale set in late 19th century Canada, weaving together the lives of its characters against the backdrop of small-town life. The …

"Paste Jewels, Being Seven Tales of Domestic Woe" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of short stories that humorously explores the trials and tribulations of domestic life. Each tale fo …

"The Road to the Open" (Der Weg ins Freie) by Arthur Schnitzler centers on Georg von Wergenthin, a young Jewish artist living in Vienna. The novel unfolds in the context of a fin-de-siecle …

"Paul Clifford" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a dramatic and adventurous novel set in the Victorian era, exploring themes of romance, crime, and redemption. The story follows the tumultuous li …

"All for Love, or The World Well Lost" by John Dryden is a classic tragedy that delves into the tumultuous and tragic love affair between Antony and Cleopatra, set against a backdrop of pol …

"The Mistress of Bonaventure" by Harold Bindloss is an adventure novel set in the rugged Canadian wilderness, where the protagonist, a strong and determined woman, inherits a family legacy …

"Isabel Clarendon, Vol. I" by George Gissing is a compelling work of social realism set in Victorian England. The novel centers on Isabel Clarendon, a strong and complex female protagonist …

"The Path of Life" by Stijn Streuvels is a poignant and evocative novel that captures the essence of rural life in the Belgian countryside. Through vivid descriptions and deep reflections, …

"The Rocks of Valpre" by Ethel M. Dell is a captivating romantic saga that intertwines elements of drama, mystery, and adventure. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the French Riviera …

"The Regent" by Arnold Bennett is a novel set in the Edwardian Era, centering on the life of an ambitious middle-class man who embarks on a journey of social climbing and self-discovery. Th …