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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!

This is a collection of short stories with astounding and multifarious themes. Jewett has created a constellation of profound and round characters that develop with the plot of the story. This amazing collection monopolizes the readers attention from the outset.

It is the world's first critical book about the laws of literature. Though it is twenty-four centuries old but its narration unity of plot reversal of the situation and character still apply to our modern literary forms although these were written in the context of ancient Greek tragedy comedy and epic poetry. The narration is short but leaves no queries unexplained.

One of the masterpieces that encapsulate the essence of pure philosophy Spinoza has elucidated his ideas in this work. His monistic philosophies find complete expression here. Nature is understood as an infinite and fully deterministic system that embodies God his creatures and all creation. Engrossing!

Described as a Gothic novel due to its dark and murky settings the book explores the wild side of human psyche.

An amazing drama that is regarded as a closet drama as it cannot be acted on-stage. Revolving around the Napoleonic wars that were waged against England, the descriptions beautifully capture the imagination and reflect the author's genius.

The work brilliantly depicts the creative phase of a writer. It spans the completion of a book and the great array of characters that remain around the author during the course of writing. The author takes the reader with him on a cruise rich in imagination. Intriguing!

Poetical Sketches is one of the early works by Blake. He often created melodies of his own composed verse. Alluding extensively to Greek mythology he has created pieces that are a testament to his brilliant imagination. The unique harmony of his works is highly engrossing and refreshing.

This is a collection of short stories that covers a wide range of subjects. The author has subtly expressed his opinions on various subjects through characters that are beautifully drawn. An engrossing work where each tale presents a different outlook of life.

In this narrative the protagonist faces severe and harsh punishments. The trials and tribulation of life attempt to force her to act according to their will. This is the story of one woman's victory against the dehumanizing factors of the world. Davis has presented strong characters that inspire the readers.

This narrative dwells on the responsibility and duty of journalism. While idealism struggle for truth and enthusiasm are integral qualities for this job one should also realize the extent of influence a journalist wields. Credibility and authenticity are emphasized as the basic principles. The havoc...