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The House by the Churchyard by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu  — Research Starter

"The House by the Churchyard" is a novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, published in 1863, set in the Irish suburb of Chapelizod, near Dublin. The story revolves around the character Mr. Mervyn, the son…

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  — Research Starter

"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is a classic detective novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion, Dr. John Watson. The story begins when Dr.…

The Horse's Mouth by Joyce Cary  — Research Starter

"The Horse's Mouth" is a novel by Joyce Cary, published in 1944, that explores the complex life of Gulley Jimson, an eccentric and troubled artist recently released from prison. The story follows…

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene  — Research Starter

"The Honorary Consul" is a novel by Graham Greene, set in the politically charged environment of Corrientes, Argentina, during a time of guerrilla warfare and social upheaval. The story follows Dr.…

The Hive by Camilo José Cela  — Research Starter

"The Hive" (original title: "La colmena") is a novel by Spanish author Camilo José Cela, first published in 1951. Set in post-Civil War Madrid during the oppressive regime of Francisco Franco, the…

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon  — Research Starter

"The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon is a comprehensive historical account that chronicles the Roman Empire's transition from its peak influence to its eventual…

The History of Rome by Livy  — Research Starter

"The History of Rome" by Livy is a monumental work that chronicles the history of Rome from its legendary founding to the early Roman Empire, covering nearly eight centuries. Livy, a rhetorician and a…

The History of Pendennis by William Makepeace Thackeray  — Research Starter

**The History of Pendennis** is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, published between 1848 and 1850, that explores the life and maturation of its protagonist, Arthur Pendennis, a young man…

The History of Herodotus by Herodotus  — Research Starter

"The History of Herodotus," authored by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, is a foundational work of Western historiography, detailing the conflicts between the Greeks and Persians during the fifth century…