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Dwelling on human nature Fielding has produced a fantasy here that preaches deep moral lessons. He is critical of over-riding ambition that would incite violence in society. Using historical facts as background to his work he has come up with a beautifully imagined and skillfully executed work.

Steele wrote under the pseudonym of Isaac Bickerstaff at the inception of his career. In this work he has used this very persona, originally created by Jonathon Swift, to voice his opinions. He preaches his moral ideals through this character. He has used a unique style and approach to communicate his beliefs.

This is a deeply engrossing tale depicting the eternal fight between the good and the evil. Dwelling on different themes such as vengeance love evil and integrity this is a work that inspires and incites men to action. Elucidated in an engrossing fashion the work monopolizes the readers attention.

An exceptional tale of bravado and daring. The work revolves around the life of the protagonist and her expeditions. An action-packed work where Flower has skillfully captured the essence of each event. Captivating!

A biographical work on Thomas Starr King has been presented here. His preaching that took him from Boston to San Francisco is discussed in detail. His work in turning the sympathy for the Unionists in California is also mentioned.

This book is a written survey of Choctaw history from the late Mississippian era in the 16th century. Simms has presented an incident he was told or viewed about when he traveled from his home in South Carolina to visit his father. Simms' particularly realistic style is evident throughout the book. A must-read historical book!

Set in the backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness the work portrays the hard lifestyle of that area. The struggles and fights of the natives as well as outsiders are elucidated in detail. The work shows that the cuts of life can turn mere stones into diamonds.

On the last day of 1999, a survivor grandmother in Tel Aviv shares with her granddaughter her tragic life story as a child hidden in a pit, with only a rat for company. The granddaughter tells the legend of ''Girl and Rat'' to her teacher; in 2009 those who heard it through her classmates establish an...

Lord Jim" is the story of a seaman and his various adventures. The writer focuses on that one moment of Jim's life where lack of courage changes it forever. He joins a group of officers who manage to escape successfully from a sinking ship and leave all passengers to drown. Later Jim is the only person who accepts his sin and cowardice publicly. Engrossing!

In this collection of short stories, Davis has written on various themes. From street smart boys who are out to defy the world to men who are trying to strike a balance between the intricacies of love and real life; the work has some rich themes to offer. A marvelous work that captivates the reader.

One of the many astounding works where Eliot deals with Christian values in a provincial setting. She imparts psychological depth to the characters and lends a realistic touch to her works. As the characters fight and survive in the battle of life the reader is rapt by the style and form of the narrative.

These Victorian fables by Eliot give simultaneous revelation of egoism and humanity. Despite being short both stories are masterpieces in themselves. "Lifted Veil" is about the significant altering affects of psychic powers and "Brother Jacob" describes the selfishness and conceit common to mankind.

This title contains,A Lady of Quality by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Freckles by Gene Porter, The Dark Lady of the Sonnets by George Bernard Shaw, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson, Daisy Miller by Henry James,...

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best compilation of classical works for its lovers, this amazing...