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Frithiof's Saga by Esaias Tegnér — Research Starter
"Frithiof's Saga," written by Swedish poet Esaias Tegnér in 1825, is a narrative poem set in ancient Scandinavia that intertwines themes of love, vengeance, and honor. The story begins with King Bele,…
Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene — Research Starter
"Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay" is a play by Robert Greene, believed to have been written around 1589. Set in medieval England, the narrative intertwines romance, magic, and elements of farce,…
Free Fall by William Golding — Research Starter
"Free Fall," a novel by William Golding published in 1959, explores the complex journey of Sammy Mountjoy, a painter reflecting on his past to uncover the roots of his guilt and the loss of his…
Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco — Research Starter
"Foucault's Pendulum" is a novel by Umberto Eco that intricately weaves themes of conspiracy, knowledge, and the quest for truth through the lives of its characters. The story centers on Jacopo Belbo,…
Fortunata and Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós — Research Starter
"Fortunata and Jacinta," authored by Benito Pérez Galdós, is a significant Spanish novel published between 1886 and 1887. The story unfolds in Madrid and revolves around the lives of two women,…
Fontamara by Ignazio Silone — Research Starter
"Fontamara" by Ignazio Silone is a poignant novel set in a hillside town in Italy, exploring the struggles of southern Italian peasants, referred to as cafoni. The narrative unfolds in a context of…
Foma Gordeyev by Maxim Gorky — Research Starter
"Foma Gordeyev" is a novel by Maxim Gorky that tells the story of Foma, the son of a wealthy river merchant named Ignat. Initially a promising youth, Foma's journey is marked by the tension between…
Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes — Research Starter
"Flaubert's Parrot" is a novel by Julian Barnes that centers on Geoffrey Braithwaite, an amateur biographer who is determined to delve into the life of the French writer Gustave Flaubert. Set against…
Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett — Research Starter
"Riceyman Steps," a novel by Arnold Bennett published in 1923, centers around Henry Earlforward, the owner of a cluttered and poorly maintained bookstore in London. The narrative explores themes of…
Rhymes by Francis Petrarch — Research Starter
"Rhymes" (also known as "Rime" or "Canzoniere") is a celebrated collection of poems by the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch, comprising 366 pieces in various forms, including 317 sonnets. Written in…