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Tess of the d'Urbervilles was Thomas Hardy's penultimate novel and tells the story of Tess Durbeyfield, who is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune.

Considered the greatest satire ever written in English, Jonathan Swift?s Gulliver?s Travels chronicles the fantastic voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, principally to four marvelous realms: Lilliput, where the people are six inches tall; Brobdingnag, a land inhabited by giants; Laputa, a wondrous flying island; and a country where the Houyhnhnms, a race of intelligent horses, are served by savage humanoid creatures called Yahoos.

The most ordinary circumstances turn hilarious as an idler who exhibits a "general disinclination to work of any kind," and his friends journey up the Thames River. Getting into many scrapes along the way, the friends consider "assaulting a policeman" just to have "a night's lodging in the station-house, "when they get lost, but ultimately reject the preposition, fearful that he would hit them back without locking them up. The real scene stealer, though, is Montmorency, a small fox terrier who appears to be "born with about four times as much original sin in [him] as other dogs are."

Jane Austen's posthumously published novel, Northanger Abbey, is a delightful satire of the period's Gothic novels, poking fun at romantic follies of the genteel classes.

This most popular science fiction by the French Novelist Jules Verne unravels an exotic and fascinating underwater world as it presents the expeditions of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilius ,as narrated by Professor Pierre Aronnax.

The Tempest is the fourth, final, and the finest of Shakespeare's great late romances. It is classified as a romantic comedy with a mild element of tragedy in its main plot. The play is set on a remote island, now inhabited by Prospero and his daughter Miranda. He is the rightful Duke of Milan, his throne being usurped by his villainous brother Antonio. When Antonio and his friend King Alonso of Naples, Alonso's son Ferdinand, and others are travelling by a ship, their ship gets wrecked by the storm conjured by Prospero, who has magical powers. With the help of his devoted attendant Ariel, Prospero accomplishes his task to restore Miranda her rightful place. Antonio, his accomplice King Alonso of Naples and his son Ferdinand reach the island after the shipwreck. Love blooms between Miranda and Ferdinand, and Prospero consents to their marriage. Finally, the truth about Antonio is revealed, and Prospero is restored his dukedom .He forgives his brother, and returns to Milan.

Far from the Madding Crowd is Thomas Hardy's fourth novel and his first major literary success. The central character is the vivacious and independent young heiress, Bathsheba Everdene, who arrives at Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors. Each in contrasting ways unsettles her decision and complicates her life and tragedy ensues, bringing violence and scandal into the idyllic rural community.

Hailed as the 'King of Paradox,'G.K. Chesterton was a prolific writer who made diverse contributions in different genres of literature. As for his fictions, they were all detective and fantastic stories, infused with funny and insightful comparisons and supernatural elements, which were entertaining and thought provoking.

?We read the world wrong and say that it deceives us.? beautifully traversing through the innocence of mini, to the devotion of Ratan to the gradual realization of phatik, kabuliwala and other Stories is a casket of Tagore most treasured stories like the kabuliwala, the Postmaster, giribala, the victory, master Mashai and many others! The title story ?Kabuliwala? is a story of an afghani merchant from Kabul who befriends a five year old girl called mini who reminds him of his daughter. Filled with mesmerizing tales of social and subjective importance, these stories aim to stir our senses and highlight the ordinariness of our daily life. Penned by one of the greatest writers of the century, this collection is a treasure trove of adventures!.

?Have you ever wondered how much endurance and emotional struggle is faced by a comedian just to make you laugh? This is the story of a simple guy from Delhi, Sameer Mishra who was the life of every party he attended. Famous as ?The Desi Dude? since his school days, Sameer always dreamt of becoming a stand-up comedian. But it was not easy to pursue his dream in today?s fast-paced competitive world. He faces resistance from his father and goes to Mumbai to make his dream come true. But what awaits him is not success but rather treachery, infidelity and defeat. He is lost in the battle between fiction and reality and strives to fulfil his dreams. Will he be able to achieve his goal of spreading smiles to the world??

One of the greatest Hindu epics, Mahabharata is about human relationships and family dynamics. Each character in the epic tale has something to teach us. While Bhishma teaches us the virtues of commitment, Duryodhana teaches us the pitfalls of unchecked ambition. While Gandhari teaches us the beauty of spousal love and sacrifice, Draupadi teaches us about the powers of a woman. Krishna is the epitome of enlightenment, while Arjuna signifies the constant battle between the head and the heart. These stories are as relevant today as they were when written, and mirror the societal interface through the times.

Shankar Prasad was born on 30 January 1890 at Sarai gowardhan, Kashi. Prasad Ji had his initial education in Kashi, after which his education was managed at home where he studied Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu and Persian. He was honored with Hindi poet, playwright, novelist and many titles. He died in Kashi on 15 November 1937 due to tuberculosis. Ajatashatru is about the son of bimbisara, the first emperor of the history of North India. He was very violent and undefeated in his early life, but in later life he was called a governing and efficient ruler with good behaviour. This play is useful, readable and collectible for every Indian.

""Jaishankar Prasad was born on 30th January 1890, in Sarai Goverdhan village of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He received his early education in Varanasi itself. Later on, he was educated at home in Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu and Persian languages. Being an eminent Hindi poet, dramatist and a novelist, Prasad was a multifaceted personality. He was awarded for his achievements throughout his life. He died of tuberculosis in Varanasi on 15th November 1937.Chandragupta is Jaishankar's prominent play. It is a play about the rise of Mauryan Empire founder Chandragupta Maurya and the fall of King Dhana Nanda, the ruler of superpower Magadh. Also, it is a story about Chanakya's revenge and his beliefs.""

'Mansarovar' Is a collection of stories written by Shri Munshi Premchand. He is a well-known storyteller of Hindi literature. He was born in a poor family near Banaras. Due to his living a life of scarcity, he had seen and experienced various aspects of society very closely. It influenced his life deeply and the influence was visible in the stories he authored. 'Idgah', 'betu wali vidhwa', 'Thakur ka kuva, 'pus ki Raat' Etc. Are illustrative examples. His language being simple and practical, is understood easily and this is the reason why stories penned by him have become popular. Real illustrations have made the stories poignant that impress readers.

Motu Chacha, a timeless storyteller, visits villages to tell tales. Ramadan, a young boy, misses school to attend a storytelling session. Thereafter, he and the old storyteller find themselves captives of a cannibal king and his fiendish entourage. He meets the princess and the king of Hasinabad, who share the same fate. Together, they plan their escape and kill the cannibal king with the help of a little magic, some bravery, and a lot of luck.

'Lily Island has treasure on it.'When Laura, Isabelle and Anne receive an exciting letter, they decide to find the mysterious treasure with Eddie, their dog. They encounter several hidden clues in pursuit of the hidden treasure. Amidst this adventure, they face many obstacles and learn about the mystery of a 50-year-old lighthouse. Will the adventurous girls find the hidden treasure and solve the mystery of the lighthouse?

Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7 may 1861. He was also known by his nickname Gurudev. Tagore was a world famous poet, novelist, and philosopher. Also, he was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize in literature. Two of his poetic songs became the National Anthem of two nations- India's "Jana Gana Mana" and Bangladesh "Amar Sonar Bangla". Gitanjali is one of his most profound poems. Tagore won a Nobel Prize in literature in 1913. He died on 7th August 1941. Tagore novel naav Durghatna deals with the stories of such characters who have been swinging between love, loyalty-disloyalty, hatred and jealousy. They are tired and broken by dancing to the tunes of destiny. Yet, they never give up and are still fighting with the circumstances to emerge out as winners.