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The Pretenders by Ludovico Ariosto  — Research Starter

"The Pretenders" is a comedic play by Ludovico Ariosto, set in Renaissance Italy, that explores themes of mistaken identities, love, and societal expectations. The narrative centers around Polinesta,…

The Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper  — Research Starter

"The Prairie," written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1827, is a novel set shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, following the journey of Ishmael Bush and his family as they travel westward…

The Power of Darkness by Leo Tolstoy  — Research Starter

"The Power of Darkness" is a play by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1887, that delves into themes of guilt, sin, and moral conflict within a rural Russian setting. The narrative focuses on Peter…

The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence  — Research Starter

"The Stone Angel" is a novel by Margaret Laurence, published in 1964, that explores themes of memory, identity, and aging through the life of its protagonist, Hagar Shipley. At the age of ninety,…

The Star of Seville by Unknown  — Research Starter

"The Star of Seville" is a dramatic work attributed to an unknown author, set in the backdrop of medieval Seville during the reign of King Sancho IV of Castile. The play centers around a romantic…

The Stand by Stephen King  — Research Starter

"The Stand" by Stephen King is an epic post-apocalyptic novel that explores the battle between good and evil following a devastating pandemic caused by a genetically engineered strain of influenza…

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré  — Research Starter

"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" is a seminal espionage novel by John le Carré, published in 1963. Set during the Cold War, the story follows Alec Leamas, a disillusioned British spy whose network…

The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper  — Research Starter

"The Spy," written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1821, is a historical novel set during the American Revolutionary War. The story follows Harvey Birch, a seemingly simple peddler who…

The Sport of the Gods by Paul Laurence Dunbar  — Research Starter

"The Sport of the Gods" is a novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, published in 1901, that explores themes of race, family, and societal expectations in post-Civil War America. The story centers around the…