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Science Fiction
"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is often called a founding work of science fiction. Read…
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Children & Young Readers
Language play that rewards both children and adults. Gutenberg offers multiple formats…
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Fiction & Classics
Epistolary vampire fiction that defined a genre. Read the public-domain English text…
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Fiction & Classics
Obsession, the sea, and digressions—challenging but iconic. Read chapter by chapter…
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Fiction & Classics
Who it's for This novel suits readers who enjoy stories about marriage, money, and…
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Economics & Society
A cornerstone of economic thought. Skim key chapters on division of labour and markets…
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