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Oedipus Rex - The Light Novel by JoseMariBornilla
Oedipus Rex - The Light Novel
JoseMariBornilla
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The tragedy of Oedipus
Othello by WilliamShakespeare
Othello
WilliamShakespeare
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Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. Cover done by @Lillian_Jones
Othello Notes by Torihpriv
Othello Notes
Torihpriv
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Hey guys, I know that a lot of schools study different Shakespeare works, so I thought I would share my notes on Othello, As I continue to prepare for my exam, I'll add more notes.
Among The Darkness by LunaMoon1947
Among The Darkness
LunaMoon1947
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Book #2 in the Into The Woods Series For the last six years, Tabari has been plagued by terrifying nightmares. His past haunting him, wherever he went his past would follow. Tabari is terrified of finding his mate. He never wanted one to begin with. He was afraid that he would end up getting hurt again, but this time by someone he could potentially fall in love with. He had never confided in his father about his problems because he was afraid of his father as well. Tabari is consumed by the ever present fear surrounding his being. Never being able to move on, his emotions weighing him down like an anchor. With the threat of a war looming over the kingdom, and an unexpected visitor, will Tabari be able to find a light among the darkness? *tw this book contains mature scenes such as violence, mature themes, and mentions of sexual assault.
Wuthering Heights by EnzaFaRaCeE
Wuthering Heights
EnzaFaRaCeE
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Wuthering Heights is Emily Brontë's only novel. The story is told in layers, a format that has earned the novel much praise despite initial mixed reviews. It is the story of Catherine and Heathcliff and how their unresolved passion eventually destroys them both.
Pride and Prejudice by kooljay
Pride and Prejudice
kooljay
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"Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and eventually comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. A classic piece filled with comedy, its humour lies in its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage and money during the Regency era in Great Britain. Mr Bennet of Longbourn estate has five daughters, but because his property is entailed it can only be passed from male heir to male heir. Consequently, Mr Bennet's family will be destitute upon his death. Because his wife also lacks an inheritance, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others upon his death, which is a motivation that drives the plot. Jane Austen's opening line--"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"-is a sentence filled with irony and sets the tone for the book. The novel revolves around the importance of marrying for love, not simply for economic gain or social prestige, despite the communal pressure to make a good (i.e., wealthy) match." -Wikipedia More readable version of "Pride and Prejudice" from the Gutenberg library.