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X Stands for Unknown is a collection of seventeen science essays by the renowned science fiction author and scientist Isaac Asimov. These essays, originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction between 1982 and 1983, explore a wide …
Vanity Fair, a satirical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, is an incisive and witty exploration of human folly and ambition set against the backdrop of 19th-century British society. The novel, originally published in serialized form between 1847 and 1848, follows …
Jane Eyre, a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, tells the story of a young orphaned girl’s personal journey toward self-discovery, love, and independence in 19th-century England. Through its vividly drawn characters, compelling narrative, and exploration of themes such as social …
The Queen’s Gambit is a compelling coming-of-age novel by Walter Tevis that tells the story of a young orphan girl, Beth Harmon, who discovers her remarkable talent for chess and rises through the ranks to become a world-class player. Set …
A Christmas Carol is one of the most renowned works by Charles Dickens, published in December 1843. The novella is a stirring indictment of Victorian England’s industrial capitalism and its neglect of the poor, presented through a moralistic tale that …