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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: 99 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: 561 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: 58 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: 493 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: 141 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: 416 words : 600

Lord Jim

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Author:Joseph Conrad  Summary by:TelsCafe
"Lord Jim" is an adventure novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1900. Read Summary
Published: January 21, 2009 Visits: 302 words : 600

Howards End

Author:E.M. Forster  Summary by:TelsCafe
"Howards End" is a classic novel by E.M. Forster. It is about the Schlegel sisters and their relationship with the Wilcox family. Read Summary
Published: January 19, 2009 Visits: 230 words : 900

Dream on the Wave

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Published: January 17, 2009 Visits: 61 words : 600

The Light of Asia

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Author:Edwin Arnold  Summary by:Sameer_Kak
When he was born, astrologers predicted that he would either become a great emperor – or renounce life to be a Buddha (enlightened one). Read Summary
Published: December 18, 2008 Visits: 80 words : 600
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