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The grapes of wrath
The Grapes of Wrath is a powerful novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1939, depicting the struggles of the Joad family, tenant farmers forced to leave their home in Oklahoma during the Great Depression. Seeking a better life, they travel westward to California, only to encounter harsh working conditions, exploitation, and disillusionment. The novel explores themes of economic hardship, social…
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- 9780143039433
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- lviii, 464 p. ; 20 cm.
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Great expectations
Great Expectations is a classic coming-of-age novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861. The story follows Pip, an orphan who dreams of rising above his humble beginnings to become a gentleman. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives financial support from a mysterious benefactor. As Pip navigates love, ambition, and self-discovery, he encounters unforgettable characters such…
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- 9780141439563
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- xxviii, 514 p. ; 20 cm.
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The invisible man
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1897. The story follows Griffin, a brilliant but eccentric scientist who discovers the secret to invisibility through an experimental formula. However, his newfound power leads to madness as he struggles with isolation, paranoia, and the consequences of his unchecked ambition. As Griffin descends into violence and ch…
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- 9780141439983
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- xxxiv, 161 p. ; 20 cm.
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- SS F WEL i
The war of the worlds
The War of the Worlds is a classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1898. It tells the story of an invasion of Earth by Martians armed with advanced weaponry, including heat rays and towering tripods. The unnamed narrator witnesses the devastation as the aliens attack England, forcing humanity into a desperate struggle for survival. Through its gripping narrative and soci…
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- 9780141441030
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- xxxvi, 199 p. ; 20 cm.
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Utopia
Utopia is a socio-political satire written by Thomas More in 1516, presenting an idealized island society governed by reason, communal property, and equality. Through a fictional dialogue between More and the traveler Raphael Hythloday, the book critiques the corruption, greed, and injustices of 16th-century European society while exploring themes of governance, justice, and human nature. Utopi…
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- 9780140449105
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- xxviii, 135 p. ; 20 cm.
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- SS F MOR u
Lord of the flies
Lord of the Flies is a dystopian novel by William Golding, first published in 1954. The story follows a group of British schoolboys stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. As they attempt to govern themselves, their initial order collapses into chaos, violence, and savagery. The novel explores themes of civilization versus savagery, human nature, power, and morality. Through its …
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- 9780399501487
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- 219 p. ; 19 cm.
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- SS F GOL l
Ivanhoe
For this novel, Scott moved far away from the setting of his own turbulent time. He went back to the late 12th century, and to England rather than the Scottish settings of all his previous novels. He connected his writing Ivanhoe with his concerns about contemporary events. Scott drew together the apparently opposing themes of historical reality and chivalric romance, social realism and high ad…
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- 9781853262029
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- xxii, 403 p. ; 20cm.
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Much ado about nothing: popular illustrated classics
Much Ado About Nothing is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, written around 1598-1599. The play is set in Messina, Italy, and revolves around the romantic relationships of two couples: Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick. Themes of love, honor, deception, and misunderstanding drive the plot, blending humor with more serious undertones.
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- 9788178264516
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- 176 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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