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The Talisman

Author:SIR WALTER SCOTT Summary by:TelsCafe

"The Talisman" is a novel by Sir Walter Scott that takes place at the end of the Third Crusade, about Sir Kenneth, Knight of the Leopard. Read Summary

Published: February 8, 2009 Visits: 214 words : 600

The Spoils of Poynton

Author:Henry James Summary by:TelsCafe

"The Spoils of Poynton" is a short novel by Henry James, published in 1897. It's about Poynton Park and the precious collections of Mrs. Gereth. Read Summary

Published: February 7, 2009 Visits: 142 words : 600

Ulysses

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Author:James Joyce Summary by:TelsCafe

"Ulysses" is a classic novel by James Joyce, written in Trieste, Zurich and Paris, between 1914 and 1921. Read Summary

Published: February 2, 2009 Visits: 594 words : 600

Persuasion

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Author:Jane Austen Summary by:TelsCafe

"Persuasion" is a novel written by Jane Austen, her last completed novel published in 1818. It's a social comedy with a serious underlying reflection. Read Summary

Published: February 1, 2009 Visits: 88 words : 600

The History of Pendennis

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Author:W.M. Thackeray Summary by:TelsCafe

"The History of Pendennis" is a novel by W.M. Thackeray, set in 19th century England. It was published from 1848 to 1850. Read Summary

Published: January 30, 2009 Visits: 95 words : 900

Julius Ceasar and Brutus's Speech

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Author:Shakespeare Review by:sathya

A brief analysis of Brutus's speech and potitics Read Review

Published: January 29, 2009 Visits: 528 words : 600

He Knew He Was Right

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Author:Anthony Trollope Summary by:TelsCafe

"He Knew He Was Right" is a novel by Anthony Trollope. It reflects on marriage, sexual relationships and rights of women. Read Summary

Published: January 28, 2009 Visits: 55 words : 300

A Handful of Dust

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Author:Evelyn Waugh Summary by:TelsCafe

"A Handful of Dust" is a novel by Evelyn Waugh, published in 1934. Read Summary

Published: January 27, 2009 Visits: 457 words : 600

Guy Mannering

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Author:SIR WALTER SCOTT Summary by:TelsCafe

"Guy Mannering" is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, which he published in 1815. Read Summary

Published: January 25, 2009 Visits: 140 words : 300

Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor

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Author:R.D. Blackmore Summary by:TelsCafe

"Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" is a novel by R.D. Blackmore, published in 1869, set in 17th-century Exmoor in Devon and somerset, England. Read Summary

Published: January 22, 2009 Visits: 382 words : 600