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Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot  — Research Starter

The "Kalevala," compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century, is a monumental work of Finnish epic poetry that weaves together traditional folklore and mythology. It features a pantheon of mythical…

Kaddish for a Child Not Born by Imre Kertész  — Research Starter

"Kaddish for a Child Not Born" by Imre Kertész is a profound exploration of identity, loss, and the burdens of memory, centered around the thoughts of B., a Jewish Hungarian writer and Holocaust…

Jurgen by James Branch Cabell  — Research Starter

"Jurgen" is a novel by James Branch Cabell, published in 1919. The story explores the journey of Jurgen, a middle-aged pawnbroker, who finds himself on a fantastical quest after his shrewish wife,…

Juno and the Paycock by Sean O'Casey  — Research Starter

"Juno and the Paycock" is a significant play by Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, first performed in 1924. Set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War, it explores themes of poverty, family dynamics, and…

Juneteenth by Ralph Ellison  — Research Starter

"Juneteenth" by Ralph Ellison is a complex narrative that delves into themes of race, identity, and historical memory through its portrayal of the relationships between its central characters. The…

July's People by Nadine Gordimer  — Research Starter

"July's People" is a novel by South African writer Nadine Gordimer, set against the backdrop of a racially charged revolution in South Africa. The story follows the Smales family, Maureen and Bamford,…

Jubilee by Margaret Walker  — Research Starter

"Jubilee" by Margaret Walker is a historical novel that explores the life of Vyry, an enslaved African American woman on a Southern plantation during the antebellum period and the subsequent years of…

Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Celine  — Research Starter

"Journey to the End of the Night," a novel by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, explores the tumultuous life of Ferdinand, a disenchanted medical student who grapples with his anarchistic views and the harsh…

Journal to Eliza by Laurence Sterne  — Research Starter

"Journal to Eliza" by Laurence Sterne is a reflective work that captures the author's emotional turmoil following the departure of Eliza Draper, with whom he had a complex relationship. Written in the…