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Poems: Sonnet 130
1609
A witty love poem that mocks traditional romantic flattery while declaring a deeper, more authentic kind of love.

Clotel, or, The President’s Daughter
1853
A haunting tale of slavery, freedom, and the hidden lineage of America's powerful.

Shorts: The Garden Party
1922
A sharp exploration of class disparity and personal awakening set against the backdrop of an affluent garden party.

Oroonoko
1688
A tragic tale of nobility, betrayal, and love in the face of the brutal realities of slavery

Arrowsmith
1925
A gripping exploration of scientific integrity, ambition, and the quest for truth in early 20th-century America.

Bertram Cope’s Year
1919
A year of self-discovery and unexpected relationships in early 20th-century academia.

Better Angel
1933
A poignant journey of self-discovery and love, tracing a young man's coming-of-age and coming out in early 20th-century America.

Shorts: A Mother of Monsters
1887
A harrowing tale of a mother's grotesque scheme to exploit her children for profit, exposing the dark corners of human nature.

A Doll’s House
1879
Explore a riveting drama that challenges the veneer of perfect domestic life and societal norms about marriage and independence.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
1848
Uncover secrets and assertive defiance in a bold exploration of social issues and women's rights in Victorian England.