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The Thirty-nine Steps by John Buchan  — Research Starter

"The Thirty-nine Steps" is a suspenseful novel by John Buchan, centered around the character Richard Hannay, a mining engineer who returns to England from South Africa. Disenchanted with his mundane…

The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett  — Research Starter

"The Thin Man" is a novel by Dashiell Hammett, published in 1934, which features the intelligent and charming Nick Charles, a retired detective turned California lumberman, and his witty wife, Nora.…

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen  — Research Starter

"The Theory of the Leisure Class" by Thorstein Veblen, published in 1899, is a foundational critique of social and economic norms regarding wealth and class. Veblen's work operates within a framework…

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë  — Research Starter

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," a novel by Anne Brontë published in 1848, explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and individual freedom within the context of 19th-century England. The story is…

The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Gustave Flaubert  — Research Starter

"The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Gustave Flaubert is a literary exploration of the spiritual and existential struggles of a hermit named Anthony, who has lived in solitude for over thirty years.…

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima  — Research Starter

"The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" is a novel by Yukio Mishima, published in 1956, that explores themes of beauty, alienation, and the struggle for identity through the story of Mizoguchi, a young…

The Task by William Cowper  — Research Starter

"The Task," written by William Cowper and published in 1785, is a significant work in English poetry, marking Cowper's first major use of blank verse. The poem reflects Cowper's transition from the…

The Talisman by Sir Walter Scott  — Research Starter

"The Talisman," authored by Sir Walter Scott in 1825, is a historical novel set during the Third Crusade, focusing on the character of Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight. The narrative unfolds as Kenneth…

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu  — Research Starter

"The Tale of Genji" is a seminal work of Japanese literature, written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century during the Heian period. Often considered the world's first novel, it chronicles the…