Existential and Philosophical

Shorts: A Christmas Tree
1850
Through the glittering branches of an old-fashioned Christmas tree, Dickens leads us on a magical journey through memory and time.

Shorts: The Little Match Girl
1845
On a freezing New Year's Eve, a young girl's matches illuminate visions of warmth, love, and hope.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
1861
A woman's harrowing journey from slavery to freedom, defying oppression at every turn.

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
1789
A gripping journey from slavery to freedom across three continents.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
1845
A searing memoir that ignited America's conscience and shattered slavery's chains.

The Book of Tea
1906
An elegant meditation on the art, philosophy, and cultural significance of tea in Japan.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
1916
An introspective journey through the formative years of an artist grappling with identity and rebellion.

The Song Celestial
1885
A timeless spiritual dialogue exploring duty, devotion, and the path to enlightenment.

Notes from the Underground
1864
A deep dive into the conflicted psyche of a man grappling with existential despair and societal alienation.

Demian
1919
A young man's journey of self-discovery, guided by a mysterious friend and the duality of good and evil.