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Jane Austen
Persuasion explained simply
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about second chances, regret, persuasion, family vanity, and mature love.
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Persuasion is a public-domain classic by Jane Austen. Simple Classics presents it section by section with the original text, a plain-English explanation of what happens, why each part matters, and character notes for easier reading.
Key ideas
- The work is easier to follow when readers track second chances, regret, persuasion, family vanity, and mature love.
- Older prose becomes clearer when the main situation is explained before the original text.
- Character choices and social pressure often matter more than decorative details.
- The original wording remains available so readers can move from summary back to source text.
Why it matters: Persuasion matters because it remains a useful public-domain reading text for students and general readers who want classic literature explained simply.
Modern relevance: Modern readers can use Persuasion to discuss second chances, regret, persuasion, family vanity, and mature love without needing to decode every older phrase on the first pass.
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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The Ambitious Guest
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about a mountain family, a passing guest, ambition, and sudden natural disaster.
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View workLeo Tolstoy
After the Dance
Leo Tolstoy’s public-domain short classic about romance, military violence, moral shock, and a changed view of society.
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View workMark Twain
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Mark Twain’s public-domain short classic about a town proud of honesty, a revenge plot, temptation, and public hypocrisy.
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The Hypotheses of Failure
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about a mystery of failure, reputation, and the limits of confident explanation.
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Sociology in Serge and Straw
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about city observation, social class, clothing, and the quick judgments people make.
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The Unkindest Blow
Saki’s public-domain short classic about political theater, private motives, and a comic social reversal.
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The Schartz-Metterklume Method
Saki’s public-domain short classic about mistaken identity, unruly children, and a mischievous lesson.
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View workJoseph Jacobs
Tom Tit Tot
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Three Sillies
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Rose-Tree
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Old Woman and Her Pig
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Mr. Vinegar
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Nix Nought Nothing
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Jack Hannaford
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Binnorie
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Mouse and Mouser
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Cap O' Rushes
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Teeny-Tiny
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Story of the Three Little Pigs
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Master and His Pupil
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Jack and His Golden Snuff-Box
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Story of the Three Bears
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Jack the Giant-Killer
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Henny-Penny
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Childe Rowland
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Molly Whuppie
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Red Ettin
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Golden Arm
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The History of Tom Thumb
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Mr. Fox
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Lazy Jack
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Johnny-Cake
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Earl Mar's Daughter
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Mr. Miacca
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Whittington and His Cat
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Strange Visitor
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Cat and the Mouse
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Fish and the Ring
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Magpie's Nest
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Kate Crackernuts
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Cauld Lad of Hilton
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Ass, the Table, and the Stick
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Fairy Ointment
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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View workAndrew Lang
The Bronze Ring
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Yellow Dwarf
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Little Red Riding-Hood
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Tale of a Youth Who Set Out to Learn What Fear Was
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Rumpelstiltskin
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Beauty and the Beast
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Master-Maid
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Why the Sea Is Salt
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Master Cat, or Puss in Boots
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Felicia and the Pot of Pinks
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The White Cat
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Water-Lily and the Gold-Spinners
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Terrible Head
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Story of Pretty Goldilocks
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The History of Whittington
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Wonderful Sheep
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Little Thumb
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Forty Thieves
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Hansel and Gretel
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Snow-White and Rose-Red
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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The Goose-Girl
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Toads and Diamonds
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Prince Darling
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Blue Beard
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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Trusty John
Andrew Lang’s public-domain short classic about magic, danger, wishes, family trouble, and a test of courage or cleverness.
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View workHans Christian Andersen
The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Swineherd
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Real Princess
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Fir Tree
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Snow Queen
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Leap-Frog
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Bell
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Old House
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Happy Family
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Story of a Mother
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The False Collar
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Shadow
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Naughty Boy
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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The Red Shoes
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain short classic about fairy-tale wonder, longing, pride, sacrifice, and a lesson about inner character.
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View workL. Frank Baum
The Box of Robbers
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Glass Dog
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Queen of Quok
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Girl Who Owned a Bear
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Enchanted Types
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Laughing Hippopotamus
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Magic Bon Bons
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Capture of Father Time
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Wonderful Pump
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The Dummy That Lived
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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The King of the Polar Bears
L. Frank Baum’s public-domain short classic about American fairy-tale invention, practical humor, magic, and a surprising problem to solve.
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View workSaki
The Seventh Pullet
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Blind Spot
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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A Touch of Realism
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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Cousin Teresa
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Yarkand Manner
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Byzantine Omelette
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Feast of Nemesis
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Dreamer
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Quince Tree
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Forbidden Buzzards
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Stake
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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Clovis on Parental Responsibilities
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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A Holiday Task
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Stalled Ox
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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A Defensive Diamond
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Elk
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Name-Day
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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Fur
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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On Approval
Saki’s public-domain short classic about social manners, mischief, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected comic reversal.
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View workO. Henry
The Discounters of Money
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Enchanted Profile
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Art and the Bronco
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Phoebe
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Passing of Black Eagle
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Cherchez la Femme
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Friends in San Rosario
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Fourth in Salvador
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Emancipation of Billy
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Enchanted Kiss
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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A Departmental Case
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Renaissance at Charleroi
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Suite Homes and Their Romance
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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A Sacrifice Hit
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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The Song and the Sergeant
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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One Dollar’s Worth
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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A Newspaper Story
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Georgia’s Ruling
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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Madame Bo-Peep, of the Ranches
O. Henry’s public-domain short classic about ordinary life, coincidence, money or love, and an ironic turn at the end.
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View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Old Manse
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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A Select Party
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Mrs. Bullfrog
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Fire Worship
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Buds and Bird Voices
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Monsieur du Miroir
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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The Hall of Fantasy
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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The Procession of Life
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Sunday at Home
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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David Swan
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Sights from a Steeple
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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The Toll-Gatherer’s Day
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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The Vision of the Fountain
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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Fancy’s Show-Box
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain short classic about memory, symbolism, moral pressure, and the hidden cost of a private choice.
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View workRudyard Kipling
How the Whale Got His Throat
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain short classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
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View workJane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about courtship, family pressure, first impressions, pride, prejudice, and social class.
61 sections
View workCharlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s public-domain classic about independence, conscience, love, class, secrecy, and moral self-respect.
39 sections
View workCharles Dickens
Great Expectations
Charles Dickens’s public-domain classic about ambition, shame, kindness, class, money, and moral growth.
59 sections
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A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens’s public-domain classic about revolution, sacrifice, injustice, family loyalty, and political violence.
45 sections
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Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens’s public-domain classic about poverty, childhood, crime, charity, cruelty, and social neglect.
53 sections
View workHerman Melville
Moby-Dick
Herman Melville’s public-domain classic about obsession, fate, labor, nature, storytelling, and the danger of absolute certainty.
134 sections
View workLouisa May Alcott
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott’s public-domain classic about family, work, growing up, sacrifice, ambition, and domestic love.
47 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about imagination, belonging, friendship, mistakes, school life, and found family.
38 sections
View workAnna Sewell
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell’s public-domain classic about kindness to animals, work, cruelty, empathy, and moral responsibility.
49 sections
View workKenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame’s public-domain classic about friendship, home, adventure, temptation, loyalty, and pastoral comfort.
12 sections
View workEmily Brontë
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë’s public-domain classic about revenge, passion, inheritance, cruelty, memory, and destructive love.
34 sections
View workJane Austen
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about emotion, judgment, money, marriage, family pressure, and self-command.
50 sections
View workJane Austen
Emma
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about matchmaking, self-deception, class, friendship, and learning humility.
55 sections
View workMark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain’s public-domain classic about childhood, play, fear, mischief, friendship, and moral awakening.
36 sections
View workHans Christian Andersen
The Shoes of Fortune
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale testing, social appearance, longing, transformation, and moral surprise.
1 sections
View workHans Christian Andersen
Oh, Were I Rich!
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale testing, social appearance, longing, transformation, and moral surprise.
1 sections
View workHans Christian Andersen
The Elderbush
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale testing, social appearance, longing, transformation, and moral surprise.
1 sections
View workHans Christian Andersen
The Dream of Little Tuk
Hans Christian Andersen’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale testing, social appearance, longing, transformation, and moral surprise.
1 sections
View workRudyard Kipling
How the Camel Got His Hump
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
View workRudyard Kipling
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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How the Leopard Got His Spots
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Elephant’s Child
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Beginning of the Armadillos
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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How the First Letter Was Written
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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How the Alphabet Was Made
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Crab That Played with the Sea
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Cat That Walked by Himself
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
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The Butterfly That Stamped
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about playful origin-story logic, animal behavior, repetition, and comic explanation.
1 sections
View workOscar Wilde
The Happy Prince
Oscar Wilde’s public-domain classic about beauty, sacrifice, selfishness, generosity, and moral irony.
1 sections
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The Nightingale and the Rose
Oscar Wilde’s public-domain classic about beauty, sacrifice, selfishness, generosity, and moral irony.
1 sections
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The Selfish Giant
Oscar Wilde’s public-domain classic about beauty, sacrifice, selfishness, generosity, and moral irony.
1 sections
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The Devoted Friend
Oscar Wilde’s public-domain classic about beauty, sacrifice, selfishness, generosity, and moral irony.
1 sections
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The Remarkable Rocket
Oscar Wilde’s public-domain classic about beauty, sacrifice, selfishness, generosity, and moral irony.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Princess Mayblossom
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Soria Moria Castle
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Black Thief and Knight of the Glen
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Master Thief
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Brother and Sister
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Princess Rosette
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Enchanted Pig
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Norka
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Wonderful Birch
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Little Good Mouse
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Graciosa and Percinet
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Three Princesses of Whiteland
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Six Sillies
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Kari Woodengown
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Drakestail
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Ratcatcher
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The True History of Little Goldenhood
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Golden Branch
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Three Dwarfs
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Dapplegrim
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Enchanted Canary
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Twelve Brothers
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Rapunzel
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Nettle Spinner
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Farmer Weatherbeard
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Mother Holle
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Minnikin
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Bushy Bride
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Snowdrop
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Golden Goose
Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale trials, magic helpers, promises, danger, and earned reward.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Wedding-Knell
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Minister’s Black Veil
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Maypole of Merry Mount
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Gentle Boy
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Little Annie’s Ramble
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
A Rill from the Town Pump
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Great Carbuncle
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Prophetic Pictures
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Haunted Mind
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Village Uncle
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Sister-Years
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Snowflakes
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Seven Vagabonds
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The White Old Maid
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Peter Goldthwaite’s Treasure
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Chippings with a Chisel
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Shaker Bridal
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
Night-Sketches
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workNathaniel Hawthorne
The Threefold Destiny
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s public-domain classic about moral symbolism, community pressure, secrecy, conscience, and hidden consequences.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
A Descent into the Maelstrom
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
Von Kempelen and His Discovery
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
Mesmeric Revelation
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Black Cat
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Imp of the Perverse
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Island of the Fay
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Assignation
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workEdgar Allan Poe
The Domain of Arnheim
Edgar Allan Poe’s public-domain classic about fear, obsession, perception, mystery, and psychological pressure.
1 sections
View workO. Henry
Tobin’s Palm
O. Henry’s public-domain classic about city life, surprise endings, money, kindness, and human misunderstanding.
1 sections
View workO. Henry
A Matter of Mean Elevation
O. Henry’s public-domain classic about surprise endings, social pressure, money, romance, and comic reversal.
1 sections
View workO. Henry
A Technical Error
O. Henry’s public-domain classic about surprise endings, social pressure, money, romance, and comic reversal.
1 sections
View workO. Henry
A Little Local Colour
O. Henry’s public-domain classic about surprise endings, social pressure, money, romance, and comic reversal.
1 sections
View workGeorge Eliot
Middlemarch
George Eliot’s public-domain classic about provincial life, marriage, ambition, reform, moral choice.
87 sections
View workGeorge Eliot
Silas Marner
George Eliot’s public-domain classic about isolation, loss, community, parenthood, redemption.
21 sections
View workWilkie Collins
The Moonstone
Wilkie Collins’s public-domain classic about mystery, evidence, family secrets, suspicion, justice.
46 sections
View workJane Austen
Northanger Abbey
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about imagination, courtship, gothic fiction, social manners, growing up.
32 sections
View workJane Austen
Mansfield Park
Jane Austen’s public-domain classic about family duty, morality, class pressure, performance, quiet judgment.
48 sections
View workJules Verne
Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne’s public-domain classic about travel, time pressure, discipline, risk, global adventure.
37 sections
View workJules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas
Jules Verne’s public-domain classic about exploration, science, captivity, the ocean, Captain Nemo.
46 sections
View workE. Nesbit
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit’s public-domain classic about family change, kindness, childhood courage, trains, home.
14 sections
View workE. Nesbit
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit’s public-domain classic about wishes, childhood imagination, consequences, magic, siblings.
11 sections
View workEleanor H. Porter
Pollyanna
Eleanor H. Porter’s public-domain classic about optimism, grief, kindness, community change, hope.
32 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Hurrying of Ludovic
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Old Lady Lloyd
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Each In His Own Tongue
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Little Joscelyn
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Winning of Lucinda
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Old Man Shaw’s Girl
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Aunt Olivia’s Beau
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Pa Sloane’s Purchase
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Courting of Prissy Strong
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Miracle at Carmody
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The End of a Quarrel
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, romance, community, family feeling, quiet change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Materializing of Cecil
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Her Father’s Daughter
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Jane’s Baby
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Dream-Child
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Brother Who Failed
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Return of Hester
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
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Sara’s Way
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Son of His Mother
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Education of Betty
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
In Her Selfless Mood
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Conscience Case of David Bell
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Only a Common Fellow
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Tannis of the Flats
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about Avonlea life, family loyalty, small-town choices, romance, character change.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
Mrs. Redwing’s Speckled Egg
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
Why Grandfather Frog Has No Tail
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
How Reddy Fox Was Surprised
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
Why Jimmy Skunk Wears Stripes
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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The Wilful Little Breeze
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
Reddy Fox Goes Fishing
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Jimmy Skunk Looks for Beetles
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Billy Mink’s Swimming Party
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Peter Rabbit Plays a Joke
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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How Sammy Jay Was Found Out
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Jerry Muskrat’s Party
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Bobby Coon and Reddy Fox Play Tricks
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Johnny Chuck Finds the Best Thing in the World
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Little Joe Otter’s Slippery Slide
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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The Tale of Tommy Trout Who Didn’t Mind
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workThornton W. Burgess
Spotty the Turtle Wins a Race
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, curiosity, playfulness, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Danny Meadow Mouse Learns Why His Tail Is Short
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Why Reddy Fox Has No Friends
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Why Peter Rabbit’s Ears Are Long
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Reddy Fox Disobeys
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Striped Chipmunk’s Pockets
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Reddy Fox, the Boaster
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Johnny Chuck’s Secret
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Johnny Chuck’s Great Fight
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Mr. Toad’s Old Suit
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Grandfather Frog Gets Even
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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The Disappointed Bush
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Why Bobby Coon Washes His Food
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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The Merry Little Breezes Have a Busy Day
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Why Hooty the Owl Does Not Play on the Green Meadows
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
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Danny Meadow Mouse Learns to Laugh
Thornton W. Burgess’s public-domain classic about animal stories, nature, mischief, friendship, simple lessons.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
Rumpelstiltzkin
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
The Water-Lily. The Gold-Spinners
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
Hansel and Grettel
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
The Brave Little Tailor
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
The Princess on the Glass Hill
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workVarious; edited by Andrew Lang
The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou
Various; edited by Andrew Lang’s public-domain classic about fairy-tale logic, wishes, courage, danger, reward.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
The Pied Piper of Franchville
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
Hereafterthis
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
The Golden Ball
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
My Own Self
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Yallery Brown
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Three Feathers
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
Sir Gammer Vans
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Tom Hickathrift
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Hedley Kow
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Gobborn Seer
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Lawkamercyme
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Tattercoats
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Wee Bannock
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Johnny Gloke
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Coat o’ Clay
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Three Cows
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Scrapefoot
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Pedlar of Swaffham
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Three Wishes
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The Buried Moon
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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A Son of Adam
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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A Pottle o’ Brains
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The King of England and His Three Sons
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJoseph Jacobs
King John and the Abbot of Canterbury
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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Rushen Coatie
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
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The King o’ the Cats
Joseph Jacobs’s public-domain classic about English fairy tales, folk wisdom, trickery, luck, wonder.
1 sections
View workJohanna Spyri
Heidi
Johanna Spyri’s public-domain classic about childhood, kindness, mountain life, homesickness, healing, and found family.
23 sections
View workFrances Hodgson Burnett
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s public-domain classic about childhood, class, inheritance, innocence, family, and moral influence.
15 sections
View workGeorge Eliot
The Mill on the Floss
George Eliot’s public-domain classic about family loyalty, sibling conflict, social judgment, memory, duty, and desire.
58 sections
View workCharles Dickens
David Copperfield
Charles Dickens’s public-domain classic about childhood, hardship, education, work, memory, love, and self-making.
64 sections
View workCharles Dickens
The Old Curiosity Shop
Charles Dickens’s public-domain classic about innocence, poverty, obsession, wandering, family love, and social cruelty.
73 sections
View workAnne Brontë
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
Anne Brontë’s public-domain classic about marriage, reputation, secrecy, independence, moral courage, and social judgment.
53 sections
View workAnne Brontë
Agnes Grey
Anne Brontë’s public-domain classic about work, class, education, conscience, loneliness, patience, and moral growth.
25 sections
View workE. M. Forster
A Room with a View
E. M. Forster’s public-domain classic about travel, manners, self-discovery, social rules, love, and personal freedom.
20 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
The Story Girl
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about childhood, storytelling, memory, friendship, family, and rural life.
32 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Kilmeny of the Orchard
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about music, innocence, romance, silence, beauty, family, and trust.
19 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Six Swans
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Dragon of the North
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Story of the Emperor’s New Clothes
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Golden Crab
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Iron Stove
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Dragon and his Grandmother
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Donkey Cabbage
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Little Green Frog
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Seven-headed Serpent
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Grateful Beasts
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Giants and the Herd-boy
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Invisible Prince
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Crow
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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How Six Men travelled through the Wide World
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Wizard King
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Nixy
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Glass Mountain
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Alphege, or the Green Monkey
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Fairer-than-a-Fairy
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Three Brothers
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Boy and the Wolves, or the Broken Promise
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Glass Axe
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Dead Wife
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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In the Land of Souls
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The White Duck
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Witch and her Servants
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Magic Ring
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Flower Queen’s Daughter
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Flying Ship
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Snow-daughter and the Fire-son
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story of King Frost
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Death of the Sun-hero
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Witch
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Hazel-nut Child
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Prince Ring
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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How to tell a True Princess
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Blue Mountains
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Tinder-box
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Witch in the Stone Boat
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Thumbelina
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Nightingale
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Hermod and Hadvor
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Steadfast Tin-soldier
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Blockhead Hans
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
A Story about a Darning-needle
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about magic, promises, cleverness, danger, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Cat’s Elopement
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
How the Dragon was Tricked
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Goblin and the Grocer
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The House in the Wood
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Uraschimataro and the Turtle
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Slaying of the Tanuki
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Flying Trunk
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Snow Man
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Shirt-Collar
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Princess in the Chest
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Hans, the Mermaid’s Son
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Peter Bull
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Bird Grip
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Snowflake
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
I know what I have learned
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Cunning Shoemaker
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The King who would have a Beautiful Wife
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Catherine and her Destiny
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
How the Hermit helped to win the King’s Daughter
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Water of Life
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Wounded Lion
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Man without a Heart
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Two Brothers
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Master and Pupil
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Golden Lion
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Sprig of Rosemary
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The White Dove
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Troll’s Daughter
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Esben and the Witch
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
Princess Minon-Minette
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Maiden Bright-eye
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Merry Wives
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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King Lindorm
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Jackal, the Dove, and the Panther
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Little Hare
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story of Ciccu
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Don Giovanni de la Fortuna
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tests, family pressure, trickery, courage, and wonder.
1 sections
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Lovely Ilonka
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Lucky Luck
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Hairy Man
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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To Your Good Health!
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story of the Seven Simons
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
View workL. M. Montgomery
Rilla of Ingleside
L. M. Montgomery’s public-domain classic about family, wartime uncertainty, growing up, courage, grief, duty, and community.
35 sections
View workUpton Sinclair
The Jungle
Upton Sinclair’s public-domain classic about immigration, labor, poverty, exploitation, family pressure, corruption, and survival.
31 sections
View workE. Nesbit
The Phoenix and the Carpet
E. Nesbit’s public-domain classic about magic, siblings, wishes, consequences, imagination, and comic adventure.
12 sections
View workE. Nesbit
The Wouldbegoods
E. Nesbit’s public-domain classic about childhood, rules, mischief, moral experiments, family, and comic consequences.
14 sections
View workE. Nesbit
The Story of the Amulet
E. Nesbit’s public-domain classic about time travel, family, ancient worlds, imagination, danger, and responsibility.
14 sections
View workRudyard Kipling
Kim
Rudyard Kipling’s public-domain classic about identity, travel, apprenticeship, empire, observation, loyalty, and secrecy.
15 sections
View workEdith Wharton
The House of Mirth
Edith Wharton’s public-domain classic about society, money, reputation, gender pressure, loneliness, and moral compromise.
29 sections
View workJack London
The Sea-Wolf
Jack London’s public-domain classic about survival, violence, willpower, civilization, work, fear, and moral endurance.
39 sections
View workJ. Meade Falkner
Moonfleet
J. Meade Falkner’s public-domain classic about smuggling, treasure, danger, loyalty, secrecy, and growing up.
19 sections
View workAnthony Hope
The Prisoner of Zenda
Anthony Hope’s public-domain classic about adventure, mistaken identity, duty, romance, loyalty, and political danger.
22 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Language of Beasts
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Boy Who Could Keep A Secret
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Prince And The Dragon
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1 sections
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Little Wildrose
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1 sections
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Tiidu The Piper
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Paperarelloo
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1 sections
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The Gifts Of The Magician
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1 sections
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The Strong Prince
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1 sections
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The Treasure Seeker
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1 sections
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The Cottager And His Cat
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Prince Who Would Seek Immortality
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Stone-Cutter
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Gold-Bearded Man
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Tritill, Litill, And The Birds
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Three Robes
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1 sections
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The Six Hungry Beasts
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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How The Beggar Boy Turned Into Count Piro
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Rogue And The Herdsman
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Eisenkopf
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Death Of Abu Nowas And Of His Wife
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Motiratika
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Niels And The Giants
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Shepherd Paul
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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How The Wicked Tanuki Was Punished
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Crab And The Monkey
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Horse Gullfaxi And The Sword Gunnfoder
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story Of The Sham Prince, Or The Ambitious Tailor
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Colony Of Cats
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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How To Find Out A True Friend
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1 sections
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Clever Maria
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Magic Kettle
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about quests, bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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A Tale of the Tontlawald
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The finest Liar in the World
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Story of three Wonderful Beggars
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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Schippeitaro
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
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The Three Princes and their Beasts
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
1 sections
View workAndrew Lang
The Goat’s Ears of the Emperor Trojan
Andrew Lang’s public-domain fairy-tale collection about enchanted tasks, clever bargains, strange helpers, danger, loyalty, and wonder.
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The Nine Pea-hens and the Golden Apples
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The Lute Player
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The Grateful Prince
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The Child who came from an Egg
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Stan Bolovan
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The Two Frogs
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The Story of a Gazelle
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How a Fish swam in the Air and a Hare in the Water
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Two in a Sack
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The Envious Neighbour
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The Fairy of the Dawn
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The Enchanted Knife
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Jesper who herded the Hares
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The Underground Workers
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The History of Dwarf Long Nose
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The Nunda, Eater of People
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The Story of Hassebu
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The Maiden with the Wooden Helmet
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The Monkey and the Jelly-fish
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The Headless Dwarfs
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The young Man who would have his Eyes opened
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The Boys with the Golden Stars
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The Frog
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The Princess who was hidden Underground
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The Girl who pretended to be a Boy
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The Story of Halfman
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The Prince who wanted to see the World
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Mogarzea and his Son
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Donkey Skin
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The Goblin Pony
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An Impossible Enchantment
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Janni and the Draken
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The Partnership of the Thief and the Liar
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Fortunatus and his Purse
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The Goat-faced Girl
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What came of picking Flowers
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The Story of Bensurdatu
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The Magician’s Horse
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The Little Gray Man
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Herr Lazarus and the Draken
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The Story of the Queen of the Flowery Isles
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Udea and her Seven Brothers
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The White Wolf
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Mohammed with the Magic Finger
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Bobino
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The Dog and the Sparrow
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The Story of the Three Sons of Hali
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The Story of the Fair Circassians
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Laughing Eye and Weeping Eye, or the Limping Fox
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The Unlooked for Prince
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The Simpleton
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The Street Musicians
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The Twin Brothers
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