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Alcools by Guillaume Apollinaire  — Research Starter

"Alcools" is a pivotal poetry collection by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire, published in 1913. Spanning works written between 1898 and 1913, the collection lacks strict thematic or formal unity,…

Alcestis by Euripides  — Research Starter

"Alcestis," a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, was first performed in 438 BCE and centers around themes of sacrifice, love, and mortality. The story begins with Apollo, the god of…

Ajax by Sophocles  — Research Starter

"Ajax," a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, explores themes of pride, madness, and the consequences of divine influence. Set during the Trojan War, the play tells the story of Ajax, a…

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë  — Research Starter

"Agnes Grey," written by Anne Brontë and published in 1847, is a novel that explores the challenges faced by a young woman seeking independence and fulfillment in Victorian England. The story follows…

Against the Grain by Joris-Karl Huysmans  — Research Starter

"Against the Grain," also known as "À Rebours," is a novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans published in 1884. The story centers around the character Jean des Esseintes, the last descendant of a once-prominent…

Aesop's Fables by Aesop  — Research Starter

Aesop's Fables are a collection of short stories attributed to Aesop, a semilegendary figure believed to have lived as a slave in ancient Greece. The fables, primarily featuring animals as characters,…

Adolphe by Benjamin Constant  — Research Starter

"Adolphe" is a novel by Benjamin Constant, published in 1816, that explores the themes of love, individual freedom, and societal expectations. The story follows Adolphe, a young man from a prominent…

Ada or Ardor by Vladimir Nabokov  — Research Starter

"Ada or Ardor" is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, published in 1969, that explores complex themes of love, obsession, and the nature of family relationships. The narrative centers on Van Veen, who…

Abraham and Isaac by Unknown  — Research Starter

"Abraham and Isaac" is a dramatic retelling of a profound biblical story centered on the themes of faith, obedience, and sacrifice. The narrative unfolds in the ancient region of Beersheba, where…