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The Death Ship by B. Traven  — Research Starter

"The Death Ship" by B. Traven is a novel set in the aftermath of World War I, following the harrowing journey of an experienced American sailor named Gerard Gales. After being stranded in Antwerp when…

The Death of Virgil by Hermann Broch  — Research Starter

"The Death of Virgil" by Hermann Broch is a profound exploration of the final moments of the renowned Roman poet Virgil, set against the backdrop of his return to Brundisium with Emperor Augustus. As…

The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen  — Research Starter

"The Death of the Heart" by Elizabeth Bowen explores complex themes of adolescence, alienation, and emotional turmoil within a family dynamic. The narrative centers on Portia, a sixteen-year-old girl…

The Death of Empedocles by Friedrich Hölderlin  — Research Starter

"The Death of Empedocles" is a verse drama by Friedrich Hölderlin, composed during his middle period between 1793 and 1799. This work reflects Hölderlin's struggle with the philosophical ideas of…

The Death of Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes  — Research Starter

"The Death of Artemio Cruz," written by Carlos Fuentes and published in 1962, is a novel that intricately explores the life of Artemio Cruz, a wealthy and morally corrupt businessman on his deathbed…

The Dance of Death by August Strindberg  — Research Starter

"The Dance of Death" is a play by August Strindberg that explores the complexities of a troubled marriage between Edgar, a captain in the Swedish coast artillery, and his wife, Alice. Set on an…

The Damnation of Theron Ware by Harold Frederic  — Research Starter

"The Damnation of Theron Ware" is a novel by Harold Frederic, first published in 1896, that explores the life of a young Methodist minister, Theron Ware, as he navigates his role in a small rural…

The Cypresses Believe in God by José María Gironella  — Research Starter

"The Cypresses Believe in God" by José María Gironella is a novel set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, exploring complex themes of faith, loyalty, and the clash of political ideologies.…

The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton  — Research Starter

"The Custom of the Country" is a novel by Edith Wharton, published in 1913, that explores the complexities of social ambition and the pursuit of status in early 20th-century America. The story follows…