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The Fifth Book of Peace by Maxine Hong Kingston  — Research Starter

"The Fifth Book of Peace" by Maxine Hong Kingston is a profound exploration of loss, war, and the quest for peace, stemming from the author's personal experiences, including the destruction of her…

The Feud by Thomas Berger  — Research Starter

"The Feud" by Thomas Berger is a novel that encapsulates what the author refers to as "pure fiction," focusing heavily on the complexities of language and its impact on human behavior rather than on…

The Farfarers: Before the Norse by Farley Mowat  — Research Starter

"The Farfarers: Before the Norse" by Farley Mowat explores the possibility of pre-Columbian exploration and settlement in North America, focusing on a group he refers to as the "Albans." Mowat traces…

The Famished Road by Ben Okri  — Research Starter

"The Famished Road" by Ben Okri is a novel centered around the character Azaro, an abiku, or spirit-child, who navigates the dual existence of the human and spiritual realms. Azaro's choice to remain…

The Fair Jilt by Aphra Behn  — Research Starter

"The Fair Jilt" by Aphra Behn is a narrative that explores themes of love, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked desire through the character of Miranda, a beautiful femme fatale. The plot…

The Face of Another by Kōbō Abe  — Research Starter

"The Face of Another" by Kōbō Abe is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of alienation and identity through the story of a chemist who suffers severe facial disfigurement from an accident.…

The Eye of the Scarecrow by Wilson Harris  — Research Starter

"The Eye of the Scarecrow" by Wilson Harris is a complex and introspective novel presented in the form of a diary. The narrative follows a character known as N., who reflects on significant events…

The Expensive Moment by Grace Paley  — Research Starter

"The Expensive Moment" by Grace Paley is a nuanced narrative that explores the life of Faith, a character familiar to readers of Paley's other works. Set against a backdrop of political engagement and…

The Exact Moment of His Death by Sharon Olds  — Research Starter

"The Exact Moment of His Death" by Sharon Olds is a poignant exploration of the transition between life and death, particularly focusing on the relationship between a father and his child. The poem…