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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound exploration of morality, guilt, and redemption. This classic novel delves into the mind of its protagonist, Raskolnikov, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions. Author’s Background Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and journalist. Born in Moscow in 1821, Dostoevsky is considered one of the…
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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez is a landmark novel in the genre of magical realism, weaving a rich tapestry of the Buendía family’s history over seven generations. This epic tale, set in the fictional town of Macondo, explores themes of love, power, and destiny. Author’s Background Gabriel García Márquez, born in 1927 in Aracataca, Colombia, was…
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1984 by George Orwell
“1984” by George Orwell is a seminal work of dystopian fiction that presents a chilling vision of a totalitarian future. This novel, first published in 1949, explores themes of surveillance, control, and the loss of individuality. Author’s Background George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. Orwell is best known for his…
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Orlando by Virginia Woolf
“Orlando” by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and time. This imaginative and satirical biography follows the life of its protagonist, Orlando, who transforms from a nobleman in Elizabethan England to a woman living through the centuries. Author’s Background Virginia Woolf, born in 1882 in London, England, was a central figure in the modernist…
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