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Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope  — Research Starter

"Doctor Thorne," written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1858, is a novel set in the fictional Barsetshire, focusing on the lives of the Gresham family, who are struggling with financial…

Doctor Pascal by Émile Zola  — Research Starter

"Doctor Pascal" is a novel by Émile Zola, published in 1893, which centers on the life of Dr. Pascal Rougon, a physician engrossed in his research on heredity. Set in the heat of a July afternoon in…

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick  — Research Starter

"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" is a science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick, published in 1968. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by World War Terminus, the story explores themes of…

Diving into the Wreck by Adrienne Rich  — Research Starter

"Diving into the Wreck" is a significant poetry collection by Adrienne Rich, published in 1973, that explores themes of identity, awakening, and the collective experience of women. Rich, a prominent…

Divine Love and Wisdom by Emanuel Swedenborg  — Research Starter

"Divine Love and Wisdom" is a significant theological work by Emanuel Swedenborg, who is known for his contributions to both science and spirituality. Following a profound spiritual crisis in the 18th…

District and Circle by Seamus Heaney  — Research Starter

"District and Circle" is a poetry collection by Seamus Heaney, published in 2006, that showcases his lyrical prowess through various poetic forms. The collection revisits central themes in Heaney's…

Discourse on Method by René Descartes  — Research Starter

"Discourse on Method" is a pivotal philosophical work by René Descartes, published in 1637, that marks a foundational moment in modern philosophy. Descartes centers his inquiry on the importance of…

Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault  — Research Starter

"Discipline and Punish" by Michel Foucault is a critical examination of the evolution of punishment and the role of prisons in modern society. Foucault explores how societal attitudes toward…

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler  — Research Starter

"Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant" by Anne Tyler is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, love, and the complex relationships that evolve over time. The story centers on Pearl Tull, an elderly…