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The Plumed Serpent by D. H. Lawrence  — Research Starter

*The Plumed Serpent*, written by D.H. Lawrence in 1926, is a novel set in Mexico that explores themes of spirituality, identity, and the clash between modernity and ancient beliefs. The story follows…

The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey  — Research Starter

"The Plough and the Stars" is a play by Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, first performed in 1926. Set against the backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, the play explores the lives of…

The Plain-Dealer by William Wycherley  — Research Starter

"The Plain-Dealer" is a comedic play written by William Wycherley, first performed in 1676. The story revolves around Captain Manly, who returns to London after his ship is sunk in a naval battle.…

The Pit by Frank Norris  — Research Starter

"The Pit" is a novel by Frank Norris, published in 1903, that explores themes of capitalism, wealth, and personal ambition against the backdrop of the Chicago Board of Trade. The story follows Laura…

The Pirates of Penzance by W. S. Gilbert  — Research Starter

"The Pirates of Penzance," written by W. S. Gilbert and first performed in 1879, is a comedic operetta that tells the story of Frederic, a young man who has just completed his apprenticeship with a…

The Pioneers by James Fenimore Cooper  — Research Starter

"The Pioneers" is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1823, that explores themes of frontier life, class conflict, and the interaction between settlers and Native Americans in…

The Pilot by James Fenimore Cooper  — Research Starter

"The Pilot" is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1823, set during the American Revolution. The narrative unfolds on the northeastern coast of England, following Lieutenant…

The Pillars of Society by Henrik Ibsen  — Research Starter

"The Pillars of Society," written by Henrik Ibsen in 1877, is a significant drama that explores themes of power, integrity, and societal hypocrisy within a small Norwegian town. The central figure,…

The Pilgrimage of Charlemagne by Unknown  — Research Starter

"The Pilgrimage of Charlemagne" is a medieval poem that narrates an adventurous journey undertaken by Emperor Charlemagne, accompanied by his queen and a retinue of noble peers. The tale begins with…