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The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil  — Research Starter

*The Man Without Qualities* is a novel by the Austrian author Robert Musil, set against the backdrop of the Austro-Hungarian Empire just before World War I. The story centers on Ulrich, a…

The Man Without a Country by Edward Everett Hale  — Research Starter

"The Man Without a Country" is a short story by Edward Everett Hale, published in 1863, that explores themes of patriotism, alienation, and the consequences of treason. The narrative follows Philip…

The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren  — Research Starter

"The Man with the Golden Arm," written by Nelson Algren and published in 1949, centers on the life of Francis Majcinek, also known as Frankie Machine, a former card dealer who struggles with drug…

The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton  — Research Starter

"The Man Who Was Thursday" is a philosophical novel written by G. K. Chesterton and published in 1908. The story revolves around Gabriel Syme, a police detective, who infiltrates a council of…

The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart  — Research Starter

"The Man Who Came to Dinner" is a comedic play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, first performed in 1939. The story unfolds just before Christmas in the late 1930s, centering on Sheridan Whiteside,…

The Man of Mode by Sir George Etherege  — Research Starter

"The Man of Mode" is a comedy written by Sir George Etherege, first performed in 1676, during the Restoration era in England. The play revolves around Dorimant, a fashionable and charismatic lover,…

The Man of Feeling by Henry Mackenzie  — Research Starter

"The Man of Feeling," written by Henry Mackenzie in 1771, is a sentimental novel that centers around the character of Mr. Harley, a virtuous young man navigating the complexities of life in London.…

The Malcontent by John Marston  — Research Starter

"The Malcontent" is a play by John Marston, written in 1604, that explores themes of political intrigue, betrayal, and the complexities of identity. The narrative follows Duke Altofronto, who has been…

The Making of Americans by Gertrude Stein  — Research Starter

"The Making of Americans" by Gertrude Stein is a novel that explores the intertwined lives of two immigrant families, the Dehnings and the Herslands, as they navigate their new lives in America. Set…