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Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz  — Research Starter

"Quo Vadis" is a historical novel by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. The story follows Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician, who becomes…

Queen Mab by Percy Bysshe Shelley  — Research Starter

"Queen Mab" is a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, published in 1813, that explores themes of virtue, oppression, and the possibility of a future utopia. The poem centers on Ianthe, who is visited by the…

Quartet in Autumn by Barbara Pym  — Research Starter

"Quartet in Autumn" is a novel by Barbara Pym that explores the lives of four London coworkers in their sixties, delving into themes such as aging, loneliness, and the complexities of human…

Purple Dust by Sean O'Casey  — Research Starter

"Purple Dust" is a drama by Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, set in a decaying Elizabethan mansion inhabited by two English gentlemen and their mistresses. The narrative unfolds as three workmen observe…

Purgatory by William Butler Yeats  — Research Starter

"Purgatory" is a dramatic work by Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats, written in 1938. The play centers on the poignant interaction between an old man and his adolescent son as they…

Pseudolus by Plautus  — Research Starter

"Pseudolus" by Plautus is a Roman comedy that revolves around the clever servant Pseudolus, who seeks to assist his master’s son, Calidorus, in winning the love of a slave girl named Phoenicium. The…

Proserpine and Ceres by Unknown  — Research Starter

"Proserpine and Ceres" is a mythological story that explores themes of abduction, maternal love, and the cycle of life and death through the relationship between Ceres, the goddess of fertility, and…

Prosas Profanas, and Other Poems by Rubén Darío  — Research Starter

"Prosas Profanas, and Other Poems" is a seminal collection of poetry by Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío, published in 1896. This work is a key representation of the modernist movement in Latin American…

Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill  — Research Starter

"Principles of Political Economy" by John Stuart Mill is a foundational text in economic thought that explores the production and distribution of wealth, focusing on the relationship between labor,…