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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Happy Prince and Other Stories ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O ‘Flaherty Wills Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford where, a disciple of Pater, he founded an aesthetic cult. In 1884 he married Constance Lloyd, and his two sons were born in 1885 and 1886. His novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), and social comedies Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892), A Woman of No Importance (1893), An Ideal Husband (1895), and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895), established his reputation. In 1895, following his libel action against the Marquess of Queensberry, Wilde was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for homosexual conduct, as a result of which he wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898), and his confessional letter De Prefunds (1905). On his release from prison in 1897 he lived in obscurity in Europe, and died in Paris in 1900.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Haunting Of Hill House,Writer : shirley jackson
About the Author
Shirley Jackson was born in California in 1916. When her short story, The Lottery , was first published in the New Yorker in 1948, readers were so horrified they sent her hate mail; it has since become one of the most iconic American stories of all time. Her first novel, The Road Through the Wall, was published in the same year and was followed by Hangsaman, The Bird s Nest, The Sundial, The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, widely seen as her masterpiece. In addition to her dark, brilliant novels, she wrote lightly fictionalized magazine pieces about family life with her four children and her husband, the critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Shirley Jackson died in 1965.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Hobbit,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 Horse and His Boy- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 3) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Horse and His Boy- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 3) ,(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 Hound Of the Baskervilles: a Sherlock Holmes Novel,(Reading Classic): Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Hound Of the Baskervilles: a Sherlock Holmes Novel,(Reading Classic): Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle
The Baskervilles have long been believed to be cursed. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies of a heart attack, his horror-stricken face and the footprints of a monstrous hound near his dead body tell a different story than the obvious natural cause. When Sir Henry, the only known living Baskerville, reaches London from Canada to take possession of the estate, he receives a note warning him to stay away. Nobody but a close family friend is supposed to know of his whereabouts. It is a great mystery for Sherlock Holmes to jump in but he will need a lot more than his deductive reasoning this time if he wants to solve it.
Published in 1902 The Hound of the Baskervilles was the third Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle written eight years after his last Holmes story. In fact, it is the most popular Holmes novel and marks the beginning of a second life for the maestro.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Invisible Man ,(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 Island Of Doctor Moreau,(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, Philosphy
The Joyous Science ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Friedrich Nietzsche
Books, Classic, Fictions, PhilosphyThe Joyous Science ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Friedrich Nietzsche
About the Author
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher and a cultural critic. He was born on October 15, 1844, in Rocken, Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia. His works criticise the traditional European morality, religious values as well as conventional philosophical ideas associated with modernity. He is often seen as a predecessor to late modern thinkers like Marx and Freud, because of his psychological analyses of false consciousness. He proposed many original theories positing an alternative morality and ideas which would bring forth a cultural renewal. His notable works include The Birth of Tragedy out of the Spirit of Music (1872), The Gay Science (1882), Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883-5), Beyond Good and Evil (1886), On the Genealogy of Morality (1887), Twilight of the Idols (1888) and The Wagner Case (1888). In 1889, Nietzsche suffered a mental breakdown. Eleven years later, he died on August 25, 1900, in Weimar, German Empire.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Jungle Book ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Rudyard Kipling
About the Author
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 30 December 1865. Having spent his early childhood in India Kipling went to study in England but returned to India at the age of 18 and joined as an assistant editor the Civil and Military Gazette, a small newspaper in Lahore. It was during his Lahore days that Kipling published his first book. He drew inspiration for most of his writings including the famous Jungle Books from India. He was a writer par excellence and wrote both prose and verse for adults and children alike prolifically. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. Kipling died in London on 18 January 1936.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Lady With the Dog and Other Stories ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Anton Chekhov
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Lady With the Dog and Other Stories ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Anton Chekhov
About the Author
One of the greatest writers of all time, Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog, Russia on 29 January 1860. He started writing in his early life to support his poor family, having no idea that it d finally pave for him the way to become a celebrated short story writer and playwright. Also, his choice of profession as a doctor put him in close contact with Russian society which in turn helped him to produce fine literature. His most famous short stories include “The Steppe”, “The Lady with the Dog”, “Ward No. 6” and “The Duel” etc. Similarly, his most famous plays are Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard. Chekhov caught tuberculosis in his mid-twenties and having fought it for nearly half of his life, he died of it on 15 July 1904 when he was staying with his wife in Badenweiler, a German spa town. He was buried in Moscow.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Last Battle- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 7) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Last Battle- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 7) ,(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, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Last White Man,Writer : Mohsin Hamid
About the Author
Mohsin Hamid is the author of five novels-Moth Smoke, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, Exit West and The Last White Man-and a book of essays, Discontent and Its Civilizations. His writing has been translated into forty languages, featured on bestseller lists, and adapted for the cinema. Born in Lahore, he has spent about half his life there and much of the rest in London, New York, and California
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 2) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 2) ,(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 Little Prince,(Reading Classic): Writer: Antoine De Saint Exupery
About the Author
Antoine De Saint-Exupery was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his training as a pilot By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of international postal flight. In 1935 he embarked on a record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon. Nineteen hours into the flight, his plane crashed in the Sahara desert. He survived the crash but spent three days battling dehydration, limited food and hallucinations. On the fourth day, the was rescued. In part, this experience was the inspiration for The Little Prince. He continued to fly until World War II, during which he took self-imposed exile. On 31 July 1944, he disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Lord Of the Rings (3 Volume Box Set),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, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Lost Pearl (Readings Classics),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. This is her debut novel. Part of the proceeds from this book will go to underprivileged cancer patients in Pakistan.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
The Lost World ,(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 Magician’s Nephew- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 1) ,(Reading Classic): Writer: C.S Lewis
Books, Classic, FictionsThe Magician’s Nephew- The Chronicles Of Narnia (Book 1) ,(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 Meek One,(Reading Classic): Writer: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
About the Author
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky was born in Moscow on November 11, 1821. He is known for his profound understanding of human psychology and his ability to bring forth the darkest realms of human nature. Dostoyevsky inspired a number of modern movements including Existentialism, literary criticism and many schools of psychology and theology. He influenced a number of modern philosophers and writers including Anton Chekov, George Orwell and Jean-Paul Sartre. He is best known for his novels Notes from Underground (1864), Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (serialized from 1868 to 1869) The Possessed or otherwise known as Demons (serialized from 1871 to 1872) and The Brothers Karamazov (serialized from 1879 to 1880). Dostoyevsky died on February 9, 1881 at the age of 59, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
The Miraculous True History Of Nomi ali,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, Philosphy
The Myth Of Sisyphus,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 the resistance 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 was only 44 years old at the time. He died in an automobile accident at the age of 46.
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Action & Adventure, Books, Fictions
The Naughtiest Girl Series(Book 1):The Naughtiest Girl In the School: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Action & Adventure, Books, FictionsThe Naughtiest Girl Series(Book 1):The Naughtiest Girl In the School: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Elizabeth Allen has always done whatever she liked in her life. As an only child, she has been incorrigibly spoilt. Therefore, it is not surprising that she reacts with outrage when she discovers she is being sent to a boarding school. She vows to be the naughtiest girl in the school, hoping to be expelled in no time. However, once she arrives, she realizes that fulfilling her plans will not be so easy, as the school is run by the students and it is they, rather than the administration, who will judge her.
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Action & Adventure, Books, Fictions
The Naughtiest Girl Series(Book 2):The Naughtiest Girl again: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Action & Adventure, Books, FictionsThe Naughtiest Girl Series(Book 2):The Naughtiest Girl again: Writer: Enid Blyton:
Having spent her first term at Why telefax School, Elizabeth Allen is less self- centered now. She begins her second term with a more mature outlook. However, trouble soon finds her in the form of two rivals: Robert, a notorious bully, and Kathleen, who enjoys playing cruel pranks on both Elizabeth and her friend Jenny. Determined not to fall back into her old ways, Elizabeth resolves to keep out of trouble. Yet, despite her best efforts, someone seems intent on reminding her of her former reputation as “The Naughtiest Girl in the School.” Refusing to let the situation slide, Elizabeth embarks on a mission to unmask the culprit responsible for the ongoing mischief, setting the stage for a series of thrilling adventures.
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