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Tom Jones by Henry Fielding.

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“Henry Fielding’s “Tom Jones” recounts the adventurous journey of an orphan, Tom, extending from rags-to-riches with love, resilience, and triumph. The novel masterfully portrays a range of characters, vivid plot twists, and societal commentary, while addressing themes of morality, social class, and human nature. With dynamic characters and engaging narrative, “Tom Jones” remains a prominent classic, offering both entertainment and thought-provoking critique of society. Continue reading Tom Jones by Henry Fielding.

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The Ass and it’s Shadow *

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A Traveler and a Driver, journeying across a sweltering plain, initiate a squabble over the shade provided by their hired Ass. As they physically bickered, the neglected Ass escaped. The fable illustrates that obsessing over superficialities can lead to the loss of what truly matters, sidetracking us from our primary objectives. Continue reading The Ass and it’s Shadow *

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Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.

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“Gulliver’s Travels,” a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift, follows the protagonist, Lemuel Gulliver, through four fantastical lands. It parodies travel narratives and criticizes the societal customs and human nature of Swift’s era. Gulliver encounters different cultures and perspectives, revealing the pettiness, weakness, and depravity of humanity. The novel invites readers to question their own societal assumptions, using irony and humor to critique humanity and propose a more rational world. Swift’s satirical works have significantly influenced writers and artists.
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The Knight’s Tale (The Canterbury Tales)

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Palamon and Arcite are both cousins and knights. They were captured and imprisoned by the duke after being found unconscious by Theseus, the duke of Athens, after his battle against Creon of Thebes. They were shut up in a cell in the tower of Theseus’ castle of which a small window overlooking the palace garden is the only contact for them to the outer world. Through this window Palamon encounters Theseus’ sister-in-law Emelye for the first time. It happened on an early morning in the month of May, Palamon awakens and catches sight of the beautiful Emiliye picking flowers in … Continue reading The Knight’s Tale (The Canterbury Tales)