College: 170 books

It is said to be the author’s most successful novel. The significant point is that the book was written just after she had begun her literary career. During that period, her children were at preschool.There are several themes such as adolescence, puberty, menstruation, crushes and love, religion...

“Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry one of the most highly acclaimed historical novels.The story is set during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. The German forces have occupied Denmark for three years. Like in other neighboring countries, they have started hunting the Jews in Denmark, their...

“Krik? Krak!” by Edwidge Danticat was first published in 1995. It is a collection of nine short stories and an epilogue written by Edwidge Danticat.The stories present the Haitian community in which the people go through struggle for their survival. The stories in this book are tied together...

“The Maids” by Jean Genet is a French play titled “Les Bonnes.” The play was first performed on 17th of April, 1947, in Paris.The play was adapted into a movie in the year 1974. It was also adapted for a chamber opera in the year 1994.The play is loosely based on the real life infamous...

“Sylvie and Bruno” revolves around two main plots. One of the plots is set in the real world, and the time is of the Victorian era when the book was published. The second plot is set in the fantasy world of Fairyland. The second plot of the story is a fairy tale, which includes various...

Anne Bronte wrote two novels in her literary career. “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” is the second novel written by her. It was published in the year 1848. Anne Bronte used the pseudonym Acton Bell. It is said to be the most shocking of the Brontes’ novels. The novel was extremely successful...

“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut was first published in October 1961. It is a dystopian science fiction story. The story also presents a social satire. The story was first published in a magazine called “Fantasy and Science Fiction.” Later on, “Harrison Bergeron” was republished...

“Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor was first published in 1976. This novel is the sequel to her earlier novella “Song of the Trees” that was published in 1975.The book basically deals with the subject of racism in the United States. The book was highly acclaimed and...

“A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy” by Laurence Sterne was first published in 1768. When the novel was published, Laurence Sterne was facing death.In the year 1765, Sterne had gone on a journey through France and Italy. He even travelled to Naples. When he came back, he decided...

“The Supermale” by Alfred Jarry was first published in 1902. The French title of the novel is “Le Sumale.”The storyline is darkly humorous and irreverent. The story also has certain elements of science fiction.The story presents a race between a train and a team of cyclists who...

“Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen was first published in 1987. It is a young-adult novel that describes survival in wilderness. The novel was the winner of the ‘Newbery Honor Award.’ It was the fifth novel written by the author.The author, Gary Paulson, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in...

There is no doubt that the women in Iran enjoy better rights than the Muslim women in most of the Arabian countries. Iranian women have been historically very active members of the Iranian society.The historical records suggest that the women in Persia had almost equal rights and they were...

“No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sartre was first launched in 1944. It is titled “Huis Clos” in French. It is an existentialist play. The play was first performed in May 1944 at the Theatre du Vieux Colombier. The play has been performed under several titles translated into English: In Camera,...

"Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Patillo Beals was first published in 1994. The book primarily describes how the African American students had to face extreme racial discrimination in South.However, a plan was made to send black children to an all white school, Central High School, but the...