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Jonathan Wild by Henry Fielding  — Research Starter

"Jonathan Wild" is a satirical novel by Henry Fielding, published in 1743, that explores themes of crime, villainy, and moral degradation through the life of its titular character. Jonathan Wild is…

John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock  — Research Starter

"John Halifax, Gentleman," written by Dinah Maria Mulock in 1856, is a Victorian novel that explores themes of self-help, class consciousness, and personal integrity through the life of its titular…

John Brown's Body by Stephen Vincent Benét  — Research Starter

"John Brown's Body" is an epic poem by Stephen Vincent Benét, published in 1928, that explores the themes of abolitionism, war, and the moral complexities surrounding the American Civil War. The poem…

Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson  — Research Starter

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" is a play by August Wilson that explores the African American experience in the early 20th century through the interactions of residents in a boarding house. Set in…

Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso  — Research Starter

"Jerusalem Delivered" is an epic poem written by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, first published in 1581. The narrative is centered around the Crusades, particularly the Christian campaign to capture…

Jennie Gerhardt by Theodore Dreiser  — Research Starter

"Jennie Gerhardt" is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1911, that explores the life of its titular character, a young woman navigating the complexities of love, sacrifice, and societal…

Jealousy by Alain Robbe-Grillet  — Research Starter

"Jealousy" by Alain Robbe-Grillet is a novel that explores the intricacies of jealousy through the lens of a narrator who suspects his wife, A..., of having an affair with their neighbor, Franck. Set…

Jazz by Toni Morrison  — Research Starter

"Jazz" is a novel by Toni Morrison, published in 1992, that explores complex themes of love, loss, and identity against the backdrop of African American life in the early 20th century. The story…

Jason and the Golden Fleece by Unknown  — Research Starter

"Jason and the Golden Fleece" is an ancient Greek myth that follows the story of Jason, a prince whose quest for the mythical golden fleece is central to his journey to reclaim his father’s throne.…