The story of Mr and Mrs Bennet, their five daughters, and the romantic adventures occurring at their residence. Mrs Bennet is trying to marry off her daughters at any cost to avoid the estate passing to Mr Bennet's cousin. With the arrival of bachelors Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy, the story traces the romance, tragedy and triumph of the characters.Edmond Dantes is betrayed and locked away in a remote prison cell. After finally escaping, Edmond finds treasure and spends his fortunes rewarding those kind to him and punishing those who betrayed him.The story of D'Artagnan, who sets out to Paris with only an old horse, his father's letter of recommendation, and a recipe for a miracle wound-healing salve. While trying to join the King's Musketeers, D'Artagnan manages to insult three of the musketeers and is challenged to duels. The four end up joining ranks and become inseparable friends as they attempt to save the king.A novel of tragedy that follows the affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky. Anna's husband, Karenin, ultimately finds out about the affair. Anna is brought down by others' passions and power over her.An expedition led by Professor Otto Lidenbrock follows a coded message to make their way towards the center of the earth. Along their way they encounter many dangerous situations and odd creatures.It was the best of times, it was the worst of times in London and Paris around the time of the American and French Revolutions. The novel follows the hardships and triumphs of several people as they struggle through this period of great social upheaval.After being kidnapped by his father for the money he made in his last adventure with Tom Sawyer, Huck manages to escape and make his way down the river. Soon he meets an escaped slave, Jim, and the duo make their way up the river in search of freedom and adventure.A collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and story-teller from Ancient Greece. Containing some of the most well known fables of all time, this collection wanders through many moral lessons and crude and witty jokes.Jonathan Harker is sent to Transylvania on business where he has a terrifying encounter with Count Dracula. He escapes only to run into Dracula in his new home, London. Dracula attacks Harker's fiancee and her friend, and so Harker and a group of other brave souls must attempt to destroy Dracula.An Ideal Husband The Time Traveller is an amateur inventor that creates a machine capable of moving back and forth in the fourth dimension. Travelling into the future, he encounters the Eloi, a race of humans devolved to the point of being incapable of self sufficiency. Though they appear to live a utopian existence, there is more than meets the eye.Adventure A collection of the first twelve stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective.Newland Archer is a gentleman in Old New York society, where one must adhere to strict social codes or risk ostracism. Archer is married to May, an unimaginative, shallow young woman whose upbringing has made her the perfect, inoffensive wife. However, Newland becomes enthralled with the independence of May's scandalous cousin, the Countess Olenska.A story of great adventure where Phileas Fogg takes a wager to go around the world in no more than 80 days. Fogg risks his entire fortune pursuing this attempt and encounters many amazing adventures with his valet, Jean Passepartout, along the way.The tale of a dog named Buck, once a loyal house dog but unjustly sold whence he begins a long journey that puts him in Alaska. Buck learns many lessons as he lives a tough life forging across the arctic tundra in a variety of occupations. Buck is saved by a kind John Thornton, but also feels lured to the wilderness by the Call of the Wild.Victor Frankenstein revels in his triumph as he successfully reanimates a dead body, only to be wracked by guild for creating such a monster. Frankenstein flees his home only to return and find the monster gone. A series of tragic events follows as the misunderstood monster seeks friendship and love, including the murder of Frankenstein's brother. The Hound of the Baskervilles A mysterious stranger, Griffin, comes to town wrapped entirely in bandages. Strange robberies and other incidents begin occurring after the stranger's arrival. The man has rented a room in the inn to use as a lab to develop a formula to reverse his invisibility. While growing increasingly agitated, Griffin encounters a doctor whom he reveals himself to. The doctor recognizes Griffin's insanity and attempts to have him locked away.Oliver is an orphan leading a demoralized life. He is passed from orphanage to workhouse where he flees an abusive master for the streets of London. There is sucked into Fagin's gang. People plot to hide the truth about Oliver's parents and plan his downfall. In the end will compassion and truth surmount selfishness and deceit?Under the Lilacs Wuthering Heights Alcestis sacrifices herself for her husband, Admetus, on the condition that he never re-marry. Admetus agrees and promises to lead a life of solemnity. Soon after though, Heracles arrives at the palace, not knowing of Alcestis's fate. Admetus bades his servants not mention the tragedy and plays the hospitable host - breaking his vow to Alcestis.Anne of Green Gables Armadale As You Like It A look at the matured philosophy of Nietzsche presented through nearly 300 aphorisms. Nietzsche explores such themes as dogmatism in philosophers and religion, our bizarre psychological make-up, moral codes and nationalism.The Bible (KJV): Matthew Breaking Point The Call of the Canyon One's first obligation is to do what is right rather than follow the law dictated by the majority. When a government is unjust, people should refuse to follow the law. A person is not obligated to devote his life to eliminating evils from the world, but he is obligated not to participate in such evils.Crime and Punishment Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz Eight Cousins A Fair Penitent House of Mirth A House of Pomegranates The Island of Doctor Moreau Jack and Jill Recent immigrants confront the harsh realities of the brutal living conditions of early 20th century America. The family struggles with poverty and despicable working conditions. The novel's goal was to promote socialism, though it's most noted as being the impetus for massive improvements in conditions at meat packing plants.The Merchant of Venice Dorian Gray wishes that he can trade his soul to stay as young as he looks in a portrait of himself. Influenced into a hedonistic lifestyle by Lord Henry, Dorian slips further and further away from his youthful innocence. As Dorian commits to an increasingly immoral lifestyle, he retains his beauty while his portrait bares the full toll that is taken upon his soul.Sense and Sensibility The Prince Twice Told Tales The Underground City Henry David Thoreau's account of the two years that he spent living in a small cabin he built in the woods next to Walden Pond. Thoreau considers many topics from money to nature to spirituality. A life of simplicity is a recurring theme throughout the book.An epic novel of Russian society in the early nineteenth century. Follow the fates and personal entanglements of several aristocratic families as Napolean's Army marches on Russia.The Martians launch an invasion of Earth, fleeing their own planet because its resources are depleted. They sweep across the countryside, destroying or capturing everything in their path. Their advance seems unstoppable, will humanity be able to resist?

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