#StoryBooks
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Robert Louis Stevenson
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Robert Louis Stevenson
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied law but preferred writing and in 1881 was inspired by his stepson to write Treasure Island. Other famous adventure stories followed including Kidnapped, as well as the famous collection of poems for children, A Child s Garden of Verses. Robert Louis Stevenson is buried on the island of Samoa.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Stranger (Published as the Outsider In the Uk),Writer : Albert Camus
Books, Fictions, Literary FictionsThe Stranger (Published as the Outsider In the Uk),Writer : Albert Camus
About the Author
Albert Camus was a French-Algerian writer, philosopher and journalist. He was born in Mondovi, French Algeria on November 7, 1913. Although not trained as a philosopher, he contributed towards the avant-garde twentieth-century philosophical ideas of Absurdism in the form of essays, novels, reviews and articles. He also became active in theresistance against the colonial French government and served as editor-in-chief of the newspaper Combat from 1944 to 1947. Camus established himself as a fiction writer with his three novels: The Stranger (1942), The Plague (1947), and
The Fall (1956). His philosophical books The Myth of Sisyphus (1942), and The Rebel (1951) proved him to be a forceful thinker. Because of his formidable impact on the world of letters in the second half of the twentieth century, he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in 1957 for illuminating “the problems of the human conscience.” He wasonly 44 years old at the time. He died in an automobile accident at the age of 46.SKU: 39134 -
Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Sun also Rises,Writer : Ernest Hemingway
About the Author
Ernest Hemingway was born in the USA in 1899. He led a diverse life. He chose a career in journalism in his early life, participated in both World Wars, covered the Greco-Turkish and the Spanish Civil Wars, sailed the Caribbean and lived in four continents. During his stay in Paris, he became a part of the American expatriate circle of Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound. F Scott Fitzgerald and Ford Maddox Ford. He made good use of his multifarious life experience in his writings and penned many great novels and short stories. In 1954, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Not many years later, he committed suicide in 1961.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Time Machine,(Reading Classic): Writer: H.G. Wells
About the Author
H. G. Wells (Herbert George Wells) was born in Kent, England on 21 September 1866. Often called the Father of Science Fiction, a distinction which he shares with Jules Verne and Hugo Gerns back Wells was the inventor of the Plausible Impossible in science fiction, a technique of portraying incredible as credible. He was a prolific writer who not only wrote sci-fi but also explored other themes in writing. His other works include social realistic fiction and books on history and politics. He authored over hundred books of which many remain extremely popular today. He died in London on 13 August 1946.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Trial ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Franz Kafka
About the Author
Franz Kafka (1883-1924), one of the greatest writers of all time, was a German language writer. He spent a disturbed early life, mainly on account of a selfish and domineering father, which, nevertheless, helped shape his literature and he gave us such masterpieces as The Trial, Metamorphosis and In the Penal Colony. His novels and short stories are considered a blend of realism and fantasy and frequently explore the themes of guilt, alienation and existential anxiety. His letters are another literary marvel. Kafka burnt about 90% of his work. Of what survived only a little was published during his life and the rest was published posthumously. Many of his writings including his novel Amerika remained unfinished when he died prematurely at the age of 40.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Trial ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Franz Kafka
About the Author
Franz Kafka (1883-1924), one of the greatest writers of all time, was a German language writer. He spent a disturbed early life, mainly on account of a selfish and domineering father, which, nevertheless, helped shape his literature and he gave us such masterpieces as The Trial, Metamorphosis and In the Penal Colony. His novels and short stories are considered a blend of realism and fantasy and frequently explore the themes of guilt, alienation and existential anxiety. His letters are another literary marvel. Kafka burnt about 90% of his work. Of what survived only a little was published during his life and the rest was published posthumously. Many of his writings including his novel Amerika remained unfinished when he died prematurely at the age of 40.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Two Towers: the Lord Of the Rings (Part 2),Writer : j.r.r. tolkien
Books, Fictions, Literary FictionsThe Two Towers: the Lord Of the Rings (Part 2),Writer : j.r.r. tolkien
About the Author
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished English writer and philologist, renowned for his profound impact on the fantasy genre. Best known for creating the captivating world of Middle-earth in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Tolkien’s literary prowess extends beyond storytelling. As a philologist, he exhibited unparalleled linguistic expertise, crafting entire languages like Elvish and Dwarvish with meticulous detail. His academic career at the University of Oxford, notably as the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon, further solidified his scholarly reputation. Tolkien’s work transcends generations, captivating readers with its intricate mythology, moral depth, and compelling characters. His legacy endures not only as a fantasy trailblazer but also as a luminary in the realms of language and literature, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Valley Of Fear: A Sherlock Holmes Novel ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Valley Of Fear: A Sherlock Holmes Novel ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle
About the Author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland from where he did his graduation in medicine in 1881. He had started writing and publishing short stories to some acclaim during his student life but it was after the publication of A Study in Scarlet, his first Sherlock Holmes work that he became widely famous. Arguably the best crime fiction character ever, Sherlock Holmes practically made Doyle immortal as a writer. Featuring Holmes he wrote 4 novels and 56 short stories. Doyle was a prolific writer and in addition to his Holmes oeuvre he wrote many other novels and short stories. Among them The Lost World is another great work of fiction.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Voyage Of the Dawn Treader- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 5) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Voyage Of the Dawn Treader- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 5) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
About the Author
C. S. Lewis (Clive Staples Lewis) was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1898. He was a prolific writer and wrote more than 30 books on subjects both scholarly and fictional. He wrote fiction for both adults and children which includes very popular The Space Trilogy for adults and The Chronicles of Narnia for children. He died in 1963.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The War Of the Worlds,(Reading Classic): Writer: H.G.Wells
About the Author
H. G. Wells (Herbert George Wells) was born in Kent, England on 21 September 1866. Often called the Father of Science Fiction, a distinction which he shares with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback, Wells was the inventor of the Plausible Impossible in science fiction, a technique of portraying incredible as credible. He was a prolific writer who not only wrote sci-fi but also explored other themes in writing. His other works include social realistic fiction and books on history and politics. He authored over hundred books of which many remain extremely popular today. He died in London on 13 August 1946.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Wind In the Willows ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Kenneth Grahame
About the Author
Kenneth Grahame was a Scottish writer of children’s literature. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859. He wanted to study at Oxford University, but he couldn’t afford it due to his financial situation. He had to take up banking as a profession to address his financial woes but he kept on honing his writing skills and became a prolific writer for children.
During his youth, he wrote short stories for periodicals in London. After a ten-year long period of struggle, he published his triumphant book The Wind in the Willows in 1908, now one of the classics of children’s literature. His fame as a writer of children’s literature grew instantly after this book. The popularity of the book also caused his previously neglected works to be collected and published. The Wind in the Willows and his other work The Reluctant Dragon were later adapted for film and stage. Grahame died in Pangbourne, in 1932.SKU: 77263 -
Books, Classic, Fictions
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz ,(Reading Classic): Writer: L. Frank Baum
About the Author
Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favorite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books under a pseudonym.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
Thinner Than Skin,Writer : Uzma Aslam Khan
About the Author
Uzma Aslam Khan was born in Lahore. Soon after her birth, her parents moved to the Philippines and then to Japan and England. In 1979, they returned to Pakistan and settled in Karachi. Many geographies have shaped me, Uzma says and no wonder this cultural diversity has helped her write good fiction all along. Uzma is the author of four novels. Her second novel Trespassing was shortlisted for Commonwealth Prize Eurasia 2003 and has been translated into 13 languages. Her latest novel Thinner Than Skin was nominated for Man Asian Literary Prize 2012. She currently lives in the USA
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Through the Looking-Glass ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Lewis Carroll
About the Author
Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98), grew up in Cheshire in the village of Daresbury, the son of a parish priest. He was a brilliant mathematician, a skilled photographer and a meticulous letter and diary writer. Alice s Adventures in Wonderland, inspired by Alice Liddell, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church in Oxford, was published in 1865, followed by Through the Looking-Glass in 1871. He wrote numerous stories and poems for children including the nonsense poem The Hunting of the Snark and fairy stories Sylvie and Bruno.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
To the Lighthouse,(Reading Classic): Writer: virginia woolf
About the Author
One of the leading British writers and intellectuals of the twentieth century Virginia Woolf was born in London on 25 January 1882. She began publishing her work to both general and critical acclaim in her early twenties and became associated with Bloomsbury Circle, an influential group of English modernist writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists in early twentieth century. Best remembered for the lyrical quality of her prose Woolf wrote many novels and essays all bearing the modernist trends of the Circle. Her works have been translated in over 50 languages around the world. However, she was not very lucky in health matters and suffered from the bouts of mental illness throughout her life. She perished by drowning during one such attack on 28 March 1941.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
Torn Pages(Literary Fictions),Writer : Lara Zuberi
About the Author
Lara Zuberi was brought up in Pakistan, and now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and son, and practices as Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at The University of Florida
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Treasure Island ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Robert Louis Stevenson
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (13 November 1850-3 December 1894) was a Scottish writer. Although he lived a short life, his work is abounding and spreads in many literary genres including fiction, poetry, essays and travel writings. He wrote for adults as well as children and is exceedingly popular among both for his masterpieces such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde etc.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
Trespassing,Writer : Uzma Aslam Khan
About the Author
Uzma Aslam Khan was born in Lahore. Soon after her birth, her parents moved to the Philippines and then to Japan and England. In 1979, they returned to Pakistan and settled in Karachi. Many geographies have shaped me, Uzma says and no wonder this cultural diversity has helped her write good fiction all along. Uzma is the author of four novels. Her second novel Trespassing was shortlisted for Commonwealth Prize Eurasia 2003 and has been translated into 13 languages. Her latest novel Thinner Than Skin was nominated for Man Asian Literary Prize 2012. She currently lives in the USA.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
What Katy Did,(Reading Classic): Writer: Susan Coolidge
About the Author
Susan Coolidge is the pen name of the American author of children s literature Sarah Chauncey Woolsey. She was born into a wealthy family in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1835. She served as a nurse during the American Civil War. After the war, she took to writing. She was a prolific writer who produced novels, short stories, poems, and translations, many of which were posthumously published. Her works have been translated into several major languages. She is best known for What Katy Did, her notable series of classic juvenile novels which she wrote as What Katy Did or What Katy Did at Home (1872), What Katy Did at School (1873), What Katy Did Next (1886), Clover (1888), and In the High Valley (1890). Coolidge remained single throughout her life. She died at her family home in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1905.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
White Fang ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Jack London
About the Author
Jack London (1876-1916) was an American writer. He wrote prolifically during his short life amassing an extensive collection of fiction, poetry, memoirs, essays and plays. The Call of the Wild and White Fang remain his most popular fictional works today.
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Action & Adventure, Books, Fictions
Wishing Chair Series (Book 1):The Adventures Of The Wishing Chair: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Action & Adventure, Books, FictionsWishing Chair Series (Book 1):The Adventures Of The Wishing Chair: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Peter and Mollie could never have imagined finding a chair hidden under a dust cover in the attic of their house which could literally grant wishes. Make a wish and it is flying! Have as many adventures as you want! This is what they do, Peter and Mollie. Each adventure whisks them away to fantastical lands filled with fairies, dragons and exciting challenges. Do they ever want to come back?
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Action & Adventure, Books, Fictions
Wishing Chair Series (Book2 ):The Wishing Chair again: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Action & Adventure, Books, FictionsWishing Chair Series (Book2 ):The Wishing Chair again: Writer: Enid Blyton:
The adventures of Mollie and Peter continue in The Wishing-Chair Again. It is only the first day of summer holidays but dying to visit fantastical places once again, the siblings wish the chair to fly them away to the land of “Goodness-Knows-Where.” It is just the beginning. The wishing-chair takes them on even more exciting journeys to magical places, where they meet more fairies and face fun challenges. The adventures will continue throughout the holidays
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Wuthering Heights(Tiktok Made Me Buy It!),(Reading Classic): Writer: Emily Bronte
Books, Classic, FictionsWuthering Heights(Tiktok Made Me Buy It!),(Reading Classic): Writer: Emily Bronte
About the Author
A member of the famous English literary trio of Bronte sisters, Emily Jane Bronte (1818-1848) wrote an only novel Wuthering Heights which stands out as one of the most enduring literary works in history. She was also a fine poet. She loved nature and animals. However, she led an overall sedentary life, her closest relationship being with Anne, her younger sister. She died of tuberculosis when she was only 30.
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