A Garland for Girls by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, focusing on young girls navigating the balance between societal expectat...
Felix Canova, driven by an intense desire for success, enters into a dangerous relationship with his wealthy patron, Jasper Helstone. Jasper promises him fame and fortune while gra...
Felix realizes Jasper’s true intentions and begins to regret his past mistakes. With Claribel’s unwavering support, he resolves to reclaim his moral integrity and break free from...
The stories are presented as tales told by Mr. Perkins (Eustace Bright) to a group of children. The Gorgon's Head follows Perseus on his quest to obtain the head of Medusa. The Gol...
Tanglewood Tales offers a more mature retelling of classic myths compared to A Wonder Book. The Minotaur tells of Theseus, who slays the Minotaur and escapes the labyrinth with the...
Louisa May Alcott’s Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag, Volume 3 is a collection of children’s stories written in the late 19th century. This charming work features a variety of tales, all inf...
Louisa May Alcott's Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 4 is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of young women striving to find the...
Louisa May Alcott’s Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 5 is a collection of children’s stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a delightful array of tales that explo...
Louisa May Alcott’s Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 6 is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, exploring themes of family life, adventure, and the innocence ...
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Biographical Sketches is a collection of biographical essays written in the early to mid-19th century. In this work, Hawthorne explores the lives of historic...
Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania and meets Count Dracula. Dracula's castle is a labyrinth, and his behavior becomes increasingly bizarre. Harker tries to escape the castle b...
Lucy eventually succumbs to her illness and transforms into a vampire. Her death deeply shocks Mina and the others, but Van Helsing begins to uncover the truth about Dracula. Mina ...
Part 1 consists of lighthearted and warm stories that explore themes of youth, love, family, and art. The first story, Kitty's Class Day, follows Kitty as she prepares for her clas...
Part 2 delves into heavier themes such as war, conflict, sacrifice, and courage, adding depth to the narratives. On Picket Duty portrays soldiers during wartime, illustrating their...
Part 1 begins with The Old Manse, a reflective introduction that sets the tone and themes of the collection, delving into nature, human nature, and the passage of time. The Birthma...
Part 2 features stories with a more philosophical and symbolic approach, focusing on themes of human vanity and illusions. Monsieur du Miroir delves into self-awareness and persona...
Part 3 shifts to exploring human experience, creativity, and the essence of art. Drowne’s Wooden Image portrays an artist’s creative aspirations and the moment of achieving artis...
Elizabeth Gaskell's early literary world revolves around poetry and essays. In works like Sketches among the Poor, she captures the realities of society, while essays such as Clopt...
Gaskell’s novels are divided into themes of social issues, humor, and vivid descriptions. In the social issues section, characters like John Barton explore themes of wealth dispar...
Gaskell’s autobiographical writings reflect her personal experiences and social observations. In the preface to Mary Barton, she explains her intent to bridge understanding of the...