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The Shepheardes Calender by Edmund Spenser  — Research Starter

**The Shepheardes Calender** is a pastoral poem by Edmund Spenser, published in 1579, that consists of twelve eclogues, each representing a month of the year. The work reflects the emotional and…

The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles  — Research Starter

"The Sheltering Sky" is a novel by Paul Bowles, published in 1949, that explores the complexities of human relationships and the existential struggles of its characters against the backdrop of North…

The Sheltered Life by Ellen Glasgow  — Research Starter

"The Sheltered Life" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel that explores the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations in the early 20th century American South. The story centers on…

The Sheep Well by Lope de Vega Carpio  — Research Starter

"The Sheep Well," a drama by Lope de Vega Carpio, is set during the tumultuous period of 1470s Spain, a time marked by political intrigue and social upheaval. The play centers around the character of…

The Seven Who Were Hanged by Leonid Andreyev  — Research Starter

"The Seven Who Were Hanged" is a poignant narrative by Russian author Leonid Andreyev, published in 1908, which delves into the psychological and emotional states of seven individuals facing…

The Self-Tormentor by Terence  — Research Starter

"The Self-Tormentor" is a play by the Roman playwright Terence, written around 163 BCE. The story centers on a complex familial and romantic entanglement involving Chremes, a father who instructs his…

The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad  — Research Starter

"The Secret Agent" by Joseph Conrad is a novel set in early 20th-century London that explores themes of espionage, anarchism, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Mr. Verloc,…

The Maid's Tragedy by John Fletcher  — Research Starter

"The Maid's Tragedy" is a Jacobean drama co-written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, believed to have been composed around 1611. The play explores themes of betrayal, love, and revenge within a…

The Maid of Honour by Philip Massinger  — Research Starter

"The Maid of Honour" is a play by Philip Massinger set in the court of King Roberto of Sicily, exploring themes of honor, love, and political intrigue. The plot begins with the tension surrounding the…