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Literature: A Pocket Anthology (2003)

Author:R. S. Gwynn (editor) Review by:CatherineGallagher

A literary anthology with some unique features (short stories, poetry, and drama are included). Read Review

Published: August 26, 2008 Visits: 69 words : 300

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Author:Oscar Wilde Review by:soleilune

The Picture of Dorian Gray was the only novel to be published by author Oscar Wilde. It was first published as the lead story in Lippincott's Monthly Read Review

Published: August 8, 2008 Visits: 92 words : 900

W. B. Yeats, Revised Edition (Writers & Their Works Series #30)

Authors:G. S. Fraser; Geoffrey Bullough (series general editor) Review by:CatherineGallagher

A short critical, biographical and bibliographical work on Yeats. Read Review

Published: August 5, 2008 Visits: 23 words : 300

Beowulf

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Author:Manuscript Preservation Abstract by:dawnmichel

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem, written around 1,000 A.D., which covers a number of Scandinavian events that occurred in the sixth century. Read Abstract

Published: August 4, 2008 Visits: 62 words : 600

Babbitt

Author:Sinclair Lewis Abstract by:dawnmichel

Herein, is the review of the classic composed by writer, Sinclair Lewis where George Babbit, a businessman, centers activities around the town Zenith Read Abstract

Published: August 4, 2008 Visits: 37 words : 300

Arthurian Legend

Author:Sir Thomas Malory Abstract by:dawnmichel

Arthurian Legend has been composed by a number of authors during different times in world history. This version traditionally establishes the legend. Read Abstract

Published: August 4, 2008 Visits: 39 words : 600