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The Taming of the Shrew by WilliamShakespeare
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"The Taming of the Shrew" depicts the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments-the "taming"-until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. Cover done by @zonaamind
THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE (Completed) by ThomasHardy
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The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), subtitled "The Life and Death of a Man of Character", is a novel by British author Thomas Hardy. It is set in the fictional town of Casterbridge (based on the town of Dorchester in Dorset). The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, all set in a fictional rural England. Hardy began writing the book in 1884 and wrote the last page on 17 April 1885. Within the book, he writes that the events took place "before the nineteenth century had reached one-third of its span". Literary critic Dale Kramer sees it as being set somewhat later-in the late 1840s, corresponding to Hardy's youth in Dorchester.
Far from the Madding Crowd (Completed) by ThomasHardy
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Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is Thomas Hardy's fourth novel and his first major literary success. It originally appeared anonymously as a monthly serial in Cornhill Magazine, where it gained a wide readership. The novel is the first to be set in Hardy's fictional county of Wessex in rural south-west England. It deals with themes of love, honour and betrayal, against a backdrop of the seemingly idyllic, but often harsh, realities of a farming community in Victorian England. It describes the farmer Bathsheba Everdene, her life, and relationships-especially with her lonely neighbour William Boldwood, the faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak, and the thriftless soldier Sergeant Troy.
GRIMM'S FAIRYTALES (Completed) by brothersgrimm
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Children's and Household Tales (German: Kinder- und Hausmärchen) is a collection of fairy tales first published in 1812 by the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm. The collection is commonly known in English as Grimms' Fairy Tales.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1903) by strawberrycheese08
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Rebecca's joy for life inspires people of Riverboro, but she faces many trials in her young life. *This story belongs to Kate Douglas Wiggin. I don't own anything.
"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe (Completed) by agaelic
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The only original Raven avalible mobilly on wattpad Not my story all credit goes to Edgar Allen Poe Pls check out some the other stories on my account I'd really appreciate it. Thanks
No Fear Shakespeare-Merchant Of Venice by tarika_birch
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ALL CREDIT TO SPARKNOTES Crowther, John, ed. "No Fear The Merchant of Venice." SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2005. Web. 16 May 2016.
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS [THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE-DAME- English Version] (Completed) by VictorHugo
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French: Notre-Dame de Paris, "Our Lady of Paris") is a French Romantic/Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. The original French title refers to Notre Dame Cathedral, on which the story is centered. Frederic Shoberl's 1833 English translation was published as The Hunchback of Notre Dame which became the generally used title in English. The story is set in Paris in the Late Middle Ages, during the reign of Louis XI. Cover by: @Theygotgone
It Is Well With My Soul: The Horatio G. Spafford Story by authorgomerjoseph
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Horatio G. Spafford, loving husband and father. Successful lawyer in 1871 Chicago and he serves God to the best of his ability. One day, his whole life begins to crumble as he unexpectedly faces tremendous losses. Despite the tragedy, he knows that he must praise God through it all because God is still God. Based on the true story of the man behind the hymn which has blessed many throughout the world.
MOLL FLANDERS (Completed) by DanielDefoe
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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders Who was born in Newgate, and during a life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Years a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her brother) Twelve Years a Thief, Eight Years a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest and died a Penitent (commonly known simply as Moll Flanders) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age. The novel is based partially on the life of Moll King, a London criminal whom Defoe met while visiting Newgate Prison.