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Down There by Joris-Karl Huysmans  — Research Starter

"Down There" by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a novel published in 1891 that explores the life of Gilles de Rais, a historical figure known for his association with Joan of Arc and later infamous for his…

Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold  — Research Starter

"Dover Beach," a poem by Matthew Arnold, was composed in 1851 near the English coast while Arnold was on his honeymoon. This dramatic monologue captures a conversation between a speaker and a silent…

Doña Perfecta by Benito Pérez Galdós  — Research Starter

"Doña Perfecta" is a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, set in the small Spanish town of Orbajosa, which is characterized by its strong religious atmosphere and lack of industrial activity. The story…

Doña Bárbara by Rómulo Gallegos  — Research Starter

"Doña Bárbara" is a novel by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos, published in 1929. Set in the expansive Altamira ranch located in the Arauca River basin of Venezuela, the story unfolds against a…

Don Segundo Sombra by Ricardo Güiraldes  — Research Starter

"Don Segundo Sombra" by Ricardo Güiraldes is a seminal Argentine novel published in 1926 that explores the coming-of-age journey of a young boy named Fabio. Set against the backdrop of rural…

Don Juan Tenorio by José Zorrilla y Moral  — Research Starter

"Don Juan Tenorio," a notable dramatic work by José Zorrilla y Moral, was first published in 1844 and is set during the carnival season in Seville, Spain. The play follows the notorious character Don…

Don Carlos, Infante of Spain by Friedrich Schiller  — Research Starter

"Don Carlos, Infante of Spain" is a dramatic work by Friedrich Schiller that explores the turbulent relationship between Don Carlos, the son of King Philip II of Spain, and his father. The play is set…

Dom Casmurro by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis  — Research Starter

"Dom Casmurro" is a novel by Brazilian author Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, published in 1899. The story centers on Bento de Albuquerque Santiago, a reclusive lawyer living in Rio de Janeiro, who…

Dog Years by Günter Grass  — Research Starter

"Dog Years" is a novel by Nobel laureate Günter Grass, first published in 1963, that explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and the impacts of societal change in pre-World War II and…