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The Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper — Research Starter
"The Prairie," written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1827, is a novel set shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, following the journey of Ishmael Bush and his family as they travel westward…
The Power of Darkness by Leo Tolstoy — Research Starter
"The Power of Darkness" is a play by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1887, that delves into themes of guilt, sin, and moral conflict within a rural Russian setting. The narrative focuses on Peter…
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene — Research Starter
"The Power and the Glory" is a novel by Graham Greene set in a fictional Mexican state where Catholicism has been outlawed, and priests are hunted down. The story follows a whiskey priest who, despite…
The Pot of Gold by Plautus — Research Starter
"The Pot of Gold," a comedic play by the Roman playwright Plautus, revolves around the character Euclio, an extremely miserly Athenian. The plot begins with Euclio discovering a hidden pot of gold,…
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James — Research Starter
"The Portrait of a Lady" is a novel by Henry James that follows the journey of Isabel Archer, a spirited American woman who becomes an heiress after her father's death. Invited by her wealthy aunt,…
The Poorhouse Fair by John Updike — Research Starter
"The Poorhouse Fair" is a novel by John Updike set in the Diamond County Home for the Aged during its annual fair, a day when elderly residents sell homemade crafts to the community. The narrative…
The Ponder Heart by Eudora Welty — Research Starter
"The Ponder Heart" is a novella by Eudora Welty that explores themes of generosity, loneliness, and the complexities of familial relationships within a Southern small-town context. The story centers…
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver — Research Starter
*The Poisonwood Bible* by Barbara Kingsolver is a novel that tells the story of the Price family, who travel from Georgia to the Belgian Congo in 1959 as Christian missionaries. The family, led by the…
Juno and the Paycock: Analysis of Setting — Research Starter
"Juno and the Paycock" is a play set in a cramped tenement apartment in Dublin, Ireland, occupied by the Boyle family. The setting reflects a sense of claustrophobia, as the family's activities are…
July's People: Analysis of Setting — Research Starter
"July's People," a novel by Nadine Gordimer, presents a powerful exploration of setting against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa, depicting a time of civil unrest and upheaval. The narrative…