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Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick  — Research Starter

"Fail-Safe" is a novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler, set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, exploring the precarious balance between nuclear deterrence and the potential for…

Explosion in a Cathedral by Alejo Carpentier  — Research Starter

"Explosion in a Cathedral," a novel by Alejo Carpentier, explores the lives of three young orphans—Carlos, Sofía, and Esteban—who navigate their newfound freedom in post-colonial Havana. After the…

Exodus by Leon Uris  — Research Starter

"Exodus" by Leon Uris is a historical novel set in the aftermath of World War II, focusing on the plight of Jewish refugees trying to escape to Palestine. The narrative centers on Ari Ben Canaan, who…

Exiles by James Joyce  — Research Starter

"Exiles" is a play written by James Joyce, first published in 1918. The narrative centers on Richard Rowan and his unmarried partner Bertha, who return to Dublin from Italy with their young son,…

Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer  — Research Starter

"Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer is a novel that intertwines a contemporary journey with a historical narrative, centered on a young American Jew's quest to uncover the past of his…

Every Man out of His Humour by Ben Jonson  — Research Starter

"Every Man out of His Humour" is a comedic play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1599. The narrative follows Macilente, who, disillusioned with societal injustices, retreats to the countryside.…

Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson  — Research Starter

"Every Man in His Humour" is a comedic play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1598, that explores themes of folly and human behavior through a series of interconnected plots in the suburb of Hogsden,…

Evelina by Fanny Burney  — Research Starter

"Evelina," published in 1778 by Fanny Burney, is a novel that follows the life of its titular character, Evelina Anville, who navigates the complexities of society after being abandoned by her father…

Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  — Research Starter

"Evangeline" is a narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, published in 1847, that tells the poignant story of Evangeline Bellefontaine, a young Acadian woman from the village of Grand-Pré. Set…