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The Critic by Richard Brinsley Sheridan  — Research Starter

"The Critic" is a comedic play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1779, set against the backdrop of London’s theatrical world. The story begins with Mr. Dangle, a well-to-do gentleman, who is…

The Crisis by Winston Churchill  — Research Starter

"The Crisis" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, focusing on the personal and political struggles of a young lawyer named Stephen…

The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell  — Research Starter

"The Cream of the Jest" is a novel by James Branch Cabell that follows the story of Felix Kennaston, an aspiring author who grapples with the intertwining of dreams and reality. Set against the…

The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  — Research Starter

"The Courtship of Miles Standish," a narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, explores themes of love, duty, and cultural identity set in the early colonial New England. The story follows Captain…

The Courtesan by Pietro Aretino  — Research Starter

"The Courtesan" by Pietro Aretino, written in 1534, is a comedic drama set in Rome that explores themes of love, ambition, and social folly. The story centers around Messer Maco, a wealthy but foolish…

The Country Girls Trilogy and Epilogue by Edna O'Brien  — Research Starter

"The Country Girls Trilogy and Epilogue" by Edna O'Brien is a profound exploration of the lives of two young women, Caithleen "Kate" Brady and Bridget "Baba" Brennan, as they navigate their tumultuous…

The Countess Cathleen by William Butler Yeats  — Research Starter

"The Countess Cathleen" is a play by William Butler Yeats that explores themes of sacrifice, despair, and the supernatural against the backdrop of a famine in Ireland. The narrative unfolds as the…

The Cossacks by Leo Tolstoy  — Research Starter

"The Cossacks" is a novel by Leo Tolstoy, published in 1863, that explores the life of Olyenin, a young Russian aristocrat who seeks escape from the superficiality of Moscow society by joining the…

The Corsican Brothers by Alexandre Dumas  — Research Starter

"The Corsican Brothers" by Alexandre Dumas is a narrative that intertwines themes of family, tradition, and vendetta set against the backdrop of Corsica in the early 19th century. The story follows…