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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen is a beloved classic that has captivated readers for over two centuries. This novel, first published in 1813, explores themes of love, social class, and personal growth through the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Author’s Background Jane Austen was born in 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire, England. She was the seventh of eight…
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a timeless classic that explores themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and compassion. This novel, first published in 1960, is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression. Author’s Background Harper Lee, born Nelle Harper Lee in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama, was an American novelist best known for…
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The Color Purple by Alice Walker
“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker is a powerful and poignant novel that explores themes of racial and gender oppression, resilience, and self-discovery. Set in the early 20th century American South, this epistolary novel tells the story of Celie, an African American woman who overcomes tremendous adversity to find her voice and identity. Author’s Background Alice Walker, born in 1944…
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Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
The world of young adult literature has given us countless unforgettable love stories, but few are as vibrant and musically charged as Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn. This novel, an electric mix of romance, humor, and the pulsating rhythm of New York City, has captured the hearts of readers since its release. In…
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