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Diary by Samuel Pepys  — Research Starter

The *Diary of Samuel Pepys* is a significant work in English literature, recognized for its candid and detailed account of life during the Restoration period in England. Written by Samuel Pepys, a…

Diana of the Crossways by George Meredith  — Research Starter

"Diana of the Crossways," a novel by George Meredith published in 1885, explores the complexities of love, honor, and societal expectations through the life of its titular character, Diana Warwick.…

Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany  — Research Starter

"Dhalgren" by Samuel R. Delany is a complex and multifaceted novel set in the dystopian city of Bellona, which has experienced an unexplained apocalypse. The story follows a drifter, known variably as…

Desert by J. M. G. Le Clézio  — Research Starter

"Desert" by J. M. G. Le Clézio is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century Western Sahara Desert, during a tumultuous period marked by colonial conflict and human…

Descent into Hell by Charles Williams  — Research Starter

"Descent into Hell," written by Charles Williams in 1937, is a complex narrative set in the suburb of Battle Hill, where the lives of several characters intertwine amid themes of love, sacrifice, and…

Der arme Heinrich by Hartmann von Aue  — Research Starter

"Der arme Heinrich," written by Hartmann von Aue in the late 12th century, is a narrative poem that explores themes of chivalry, honor, and sacrifice. The story centers on Heinrich, a noble Swabian…

Democratic Vistas by Walt Whitman  — Research Starter

"Democratic Vistas," written by Walt Whitman in the early 1870s, is a reflective essay that expresses the author’s disillusionment with American society following the Civil War and the transformative…

Democracy by Henry Adams  — Research Starter

"Democracy" by Henry Adams is a novel set in the political landscape of Washington, D.C., during the latter half of the 19th century. The story revolves around Madeleine Lee, a wealthy New York widow…

Delta Wedding by Eudora Welty  — Research Starter

"Delta Wedding" by Eudora Welty is a poignant exploration of family dynamics set against the backdrop of the American South. The story centers around nine-year-old Laura McRaven, who travels to the…