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The Father by August Strindberg  — Research Starter

"The Father" is a play written by August Strindberg in 1887, exploring themes of paternity, gender roles, and the psychological turmoil within familial relationships. The narrative centers around a…

The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat  — Research Starter

"The Farming of Bones" by Edwidge Danticat is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of identity, trauma, and loss against the backdrop of the historical tensions between Haiti and the…

The Far Field by Theodore Roethke  — Research Starter

"The Far Field" is a prominent poem by Theodore Roethke, found in his 1964 collection, "The Far Field," which features six long poems celebrating the individual's quest for spiritual fulfillment. The…

The Family Reunion by T. S. Eliot  — Research Starter

"The Family Reunion" is a play by T.S. Eliot, first performed in 1939, that explores themes of family dynamics, memory, and the confrontation with guilt and mortality. Set in the family estate of…

The Family of Pascual Duarte by Camilo José Cela  — Research Starter

"The Family of Pascual Duarte" is a novel by Spanish author Camilo José Cela, published in 1942. The story follows Pascual Duarte, a man sentenced to death, who recounts his troubled life as a warning…

The Family at Gilje by Jonas Lie  — Research Starter

"The Family at Gilje" by Jonas Lie is a poignant tale set in a remote Norwegian military outpost, focusing on the intricate dynamics within the Jäger family, particularly regarding their beloved…

The Fake Astrologer by Pedro Calderón de la Barca  — Research Starter

"The Fake Astrologer" is a comedic play by Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca, written around 1624. Set in Madrid, the story revolves around the romantic entanglements of María, who is…

The Faithful Shepherdess by John Fletcher  — Research Starter

"The Faithful Shepherdess" is a pastoral drama by John Fletcher, written around 1608-1609. The play centers on Clorin, a devoted shepherdess who, after burying her lover, vows to forsake worldly…

The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott  — Research Starter

"The Fair Maid of Perth," written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1828, is a historical novel set in 15th-century Scotland. The story revolves around the character of Catharine Glover, a young…