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A deeply moralistic book that dwells on various super-natural aspects. The virtue in repentance and the feeling of guilt are elucidated in this work. The work is unique in its own right.

Miscellaneous Pieces contains two works by William Makepeace Thackeray. A Little Dinner at Timmins's portrays the mid-nineteenth century bourgeoisie and tells how Timmins family gives dinner parties despite being nearly bankrupt. In John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Thackeray explores...

The affection of protagonists, John and Lucy, and the turmoil that they pass through are beautifully captured here. The gripping novel showcases Thackeray's true genius as a writer. He introduces the reader to characters and scenarios which are based on real life and can easily be related to.

A fascinating collection of ballads of Victorian era that astounds the readers with its profundity. The brilliant imagery and language creates a poetic intensity that instantly captivates. Truly hypnotic!

This is a fantastic story of a ship racing across the Atlantic. She was predicted as unsinkable but it collided with an iceberg and brought atrocious loss of life. Robertson has remarkably described the features of luxurious ship. Appealing!

Twice-Told Tales" is a collection of allegorical short stories. These weird and wonderful tales are saturated with figurative, supernatural and symbolic themes. These are among Hawthorne's best stories that reveal the hidden gloominess of man.

This collection contains,The Ballad of the White Horse by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Andromeda and Other Poems by Charles Kingsley, Ballads by William Makepeace Thackeray, Don Juan by Lord George Gordon Byron, Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous Verses by Thomas Hardy, Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins...

This collection of poems by John Dryden includes his best works. The depth of ideas and uniqueness of the writer is present in each piece of poetry. These works have maintained their popularity through five centuries and are still one of the most influential verses. Enchanting!

Exciting adventures and expeditions of nautical life are presented in this work. The bravery and perseverance with which the protagonist faces hardships and hurdles of life is simply inspirational. His courage makes both him and the reader wiser and stronger in their beliefs. Motivating!

Set in 19th-century London, Thackeray's The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy (1848-50) presents a partially fictionalised autobiography of the title character. Country-born gentleman Arthur Pendennis travels to London in quest of town life and...

The sanctity of the institution of marriage has been dwelled upon in detail here. Arthur asserts that if dealt with sincerity, the relation between a man and a woman can be above the conflict of equality. It is asserted that love can transcend all hurdles and hardships. A beautiful and thought-provoking work!

This work is a testament to Gaskells talents of characterization and plot development. Covering the subject of the disastrous effects of industrial revolution and the consequently decaying values she has come up with a brilliant story. Depicting village life with its true values this is an engrossing read.

A collection of short stories where the protagonists unfailingly demonstrate that love is held above all else. Hope has captured the essence of true and unswerving love that will not be conquered. With unique themes and exquisitely drawn characters this is an unusually charming work!

Embellished with picturesque descriptions A Marsh Island is one of Jewett's extraordinary works. The narration follows an artist on the journey of self-discovery. Presenting the conventional role of women in a charming manner this work subtly hints at the liberty of women and their desire to assert themselves. A thought-provoking work!