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A foundational work of nineteenth century American sentimental literature, Uncle Tom's Cabin is tells the story of Uncle Tom and Eliza facing the brutalities of slavery.

A classic children's poem that tells the story of a family the night of Christmas Eve, as they are visited by Santa Claus and he delivers them presents.

The Woman in White is a Victorian-era mystery novel revolving around the strange circumstances of a young art teacher and a woman who has escaped from an insane asylum.

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a nineteenth century period novel. Published in 1850 yet taking place in the mid-1600s, the story follows the scandal caused in a small puritan town when the unmarried Hester Prynne refuses to name the…

The descent of Dorian Gray, a handsome young man whose portrait ages and deteriorates in reflection of his immoral actions, while he remains eternally youthful.

Wilkie Collins’s spellbinding tale of romance, theft, and murder inspired a hugely popular genre–the detective mystery. Hinging on the theft of an enormous diamond originally stolen from an Indian shrine, this riveting novel features the…

This story follows a mermaid princess who longs to explore the human world. Her longing leads her to give up her voice and tail for a chance to live as a human.

Originally published within a collection of other short stories and essays, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a lasting example of early popular American fiction. It follows Ichabod Crane, a school teacher, to the secluded town of Sleepy Hollow in New…

A young boy raised by wolves in the jungle, and his adventures with various animal characters, exploring themes of survival and the natural world.

Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who discovers that Dr. Moreau is conducting disturbing experiments to turn animals into human-like creatures on a remote island.