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The Warden by Anthony Trollope  — Research Starter

"The Warden" is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1855, and serves as the first installment in his Barchester series. The story revolves around Reverend Septimus Harding, who becomes the…

The War of the Mice and the Crabs by Giacomo Leopardi  — Research Starter

"The War of the Mice and the Crabs" is a narrative poem by the Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi, who is celebrated as one of the foremost literary figures of the nineteenth century. This late-career work…

The Wandering Scholar from Paradise by Hans Sachs  — Research Starter

"The Wandering Scholar from Paradise" is a comedic play by Hans Sachs, a prominent figure in 16th-century German literature. The story revolves around a woman from Nuremberg who expresses unwavering…

The Wandering Jew by Eugène Sue  — Research Starter

"The Wandering Jew" by Eugène Sue is a multi-layered narrative that intertwines themes of loss, legacy, and existential punishment. The story follows the titular character, an eternal wanderer…

The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt  — Research Starter

"The Visit" by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is a compelling drama that explores themes of justice, guilt, and the moral complexities of human nature. The story centers on Claire Zachanassian, a wealthy woman…

The Virginians by William Makepeace Thackeray  — Research Starter

"The Virginians" is a historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, published between 1857 and 1859. It follows the lives of twin brothers, Harry and George Warrington, in colonial Virginia during…

The Virginian by Owen Wister  — Research Starter

**The Virginian by Owen Wister** is a seminal work in American literature, published in 1902, that is often credited with shaping the Western genre. The story follows a cowboy known simply as the…

The Violent Land by Jorge Amado  — Research Starter

"The Violent Land," a novel by Brazilian author Jorge Amado, is set in the cocoa-producing region of São Jorge dos Ilhéus in Brazil, a place marked by social tension and the violent struggles for…

The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor  — Research Starter

"The Violent Bear It Away" is a novel by Flannery O'Connor that delves into themes of religion, prophecy, and personal identity through the story of young Francis Marion Tarwater. Following the death…