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‘Man is not
truly one but truly two.’
The good and evil are equal parts of a human; what
happens when one loses control over their dark side, what chaos ensues then?
Set in Victorian London, Dr. Jekyll, a respected
scientist, becomes consumed by the desire to understand the darker aspects of
human nature. In an unchecked scientific experiment, he concocts a potion that
transforms into his malicious alter ego called Mr. Hyde.
Through this experiment, Dr. Jekyll can observe why Hyde
makes the choices he does and what drives the evil within him, which is also a
reflection of what must drive the amoral actions of society at large.
While the experiment seems a success, the two
personalities become increasingly intertwined, leading to a downward spiral of
Dr. Jekyll’s morality, causing immense psychological turmoil.
In an intense psychological thriller, will Dr. Jekyll be
able to regain control of his other side, and should there be any limitations
to scientific ambitions?
Jane Eyre
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“The soul,
fortunately, has an interpreter – often an unconscious but still a faithful
interpreter – in the eye.”
Jane Eyre, a simple and solid young woman, grew from an
orphaned child to a responsible adult with an immense sense of independence and
self-worth. With the ambition to work as a house manager she reached Thornfield
Hall.
As fate would have it, she falls in love with her
handsome, quiet and intimidating employer Edward Rochester. Jane brings to
Edward a sense of calmness and being at home, which his mansion could never
give him. But their happiness is threatened by a terrible secret that Rochester
is hiding. Edward Rochester passionately in love with Jane, is haunted by his
past.
When the truth comes out will Edward be able to save
their love, keep Jane from leaving? Can Jane learn to trust the love, and that
newfound home will be hers forever?
Robinson Crusoe
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‘I learned to look up to heaven, and to fear none but God.’
Robinson Crusoe is a young Englishman who embarks on a
fateful journey to a deserted island in the Caribbean. After a shipwreck and
some misadventures, Crusoe finds himself stranded on the uninhabited island,
without any human being in sight.
The only tools he had were his determination, and
presence of mind; armed with those he begins to adapt to his new environment,
building shelter, growing crops, and taming animals. Soon he realised, that
ultimate peace is in connecting with the environment around you and striving
hard to build the life you deserve, irrespective of the circumstances.
Is will power and strong mindset enough to conquer the
most challenging circumstances? This gripping tale of Robinson Crusoe is a
testament to the human knack for survival, resilience, and the importance of
self-discovery.
Hard Times
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“There is a wisdom of the head, and… there is a wisdom of the heart.”
The Industrial revolution was the era, when society
thought that the correct way to function was with practicality, logic, focus on
profits and material success; the tangible human emotions and imagination would
just be in the way.
Thomas Gradgrind a wealthy banker raises his children,
Louisa and Tom according to these rigid principles. He instils in them a belief
for constant hustle and achievement, without any room for imagination.
Louisa grows into a woman devoid of self-expression,
struggling with finding her place in society with her high ambitions.
Tom, on the other hand, succumbs to the temptations of
the society, turning to dishonesty and manipulation to achieve his own ends.
Their journey to finding their purpose and internal
peace, makes the reader question if happiness can be achieved solely through
material gain? Is imagination, empathy, and compassion what gives the true
meaning to life?
Madame Bovary
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“She wanted something else…something better. Passion and
perfection were out there somewhere. All she had to do was find them.”
Emma Bovary is a young woman who wants a life complete
opposite to that which she lives, every day for her is a reminder of that
perfection seeking her elsewhere. Her marriage to Charles Bovary, a kind but
dull country doctor, falls short of her fantasies.
As Emma becomes increasingly depressed with her reality,
she embarks on a series of adulterous affairs, seeking the fulfilment that
eludes her. The elegant prose of the writing perfectly shows Emma’s inner
turmoil and the stark contrast between her illusions and the harsh realities of
life.
Will Emma be proven right in her quest? Or will she
ultimately learn that satisfaction only comes from within, and our
circumstances are ultimately nothing but perception.
Moby Dick
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“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I’ll go to it laughing.”
A reflective Ismael is the lens through which maniacal
Ahab’s quest comes to life. Ahab is the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and
Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale bit off his leg on the ship’s previous
voyage. What ensues is a mad quest against the whale and the perceived dangers
of wildlife.
Through this journey Ismael raises many thoughts about
man versus nature, and the nature of obsession with one’s own purpose. Ismael’s
perspective creates an out of body experience for the reader, as he himself is
an observer of man’s passionate extremes.
Will Ahab come out more enlightened about fate, the human
struggle, and the forces of nature? The witty, thrilling and adventurous reads
gives immense chances to laugh and look within!
Persuasion
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“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope… I have loved none but you.”
The power of sincere love often brings miraculous second
chances.
Anne Elliot, a thoughtful and introspective woman
initially rejects the marriage proposal of Captain Frederick Wentworth eight
years earlier. Anne, secretly harbouring affection for Frederick, regrets this
decision taken under the influence of her family.
One fine day Frederick re-enters Anne’s life as a
successful naval officer, now she grapples again with her desires and the
opinions of others.
Captain Frederick Wentworth an honourable man, has
hopeful and lingering affection for Anne, but won’t persuade her with tricks
but only his character.
Will the power of Frederick’s love and sincerity win?
Will Anne be able to look past society’s expectations and follow her heart?
Sense and Sensibility
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“Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience –
or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.”
Does one love from the heart or see the merit of
someone’s love through their mind?
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two sisters navigating
the challenges of romance and societal expectations. Elinor represents the
‘sense’, personifying rationality and practicality. Marianne, on the other hand
is governed by her emotions and spontaneity. The sisters’ differing approaches
to life and love make a heartwarming narrative through which the story explores
relationships, love, family and the idea of self.
Elinor’s practicality is tested as she conceals her true
feelings for Edward Ferrars, while Marianne’s open-hearted sensibility leads
her into a passionate and potentially risky romance with the dashing John
Willoughby.
Which will prove to be the best route to love, caution
and mindfulness, or complete abandon and surrender to one’s feelings?
Three Men in a Boat
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“We must not think of the things we could do with, but only of the things that we can’t do without.”
Nostalgia is a true gift of life, the ability to relive
warm and happy moments through memory is a true joy. Three Men in a Boat, is a
delightful and humorous novel about an endearing friendship and all that makes
life worth living.
A journey through the Thames River, the story follows
three friends – Jerome, George, and Harris – as they embark on a boating
expedition to escape the pressures of everyday life. The fun banter between the
three friends and their ability to uplift each other adds to warmth of the
story.
Their getaway is a reminder to take a break with those that
make them smile and find joy in simple pleasures; follow the three men through
their journey, in this charming story, and take a trip down the memory lane.
Gulliver’s Travels
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“Undoubtedly philosophers are in the right when they tell
us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.”
Lemuel Gulliver was an ambitious and naïve ship surgeon,
who believed people were heroes at heart with an inherent goodwill. All his
beliefs shattered when he set out on an unusual adventure on remote islands
inhabited by people and creatures of different sizes.
On the first Island, the Lilliputians only six inches
tall, represent the dangers of petty partisanship. The Brobdingnagians, who are
giants, show him the dangers of absolute power and the importance of humility.
And the Houyhnhnms, the intelligent horses, show how important it is to have
reason and virtue.
However, he eventually comes to realize that the none of
them are perfect, and he begins to miss his own kind.
Will Gulliver’s travels make him realize that the human
race has more vices than virtues? After a thrilling and endearing journey, will
Gulliver return as a changed compassionate man?
Journey to the Center of the
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‘Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes, but they are
mistakes which it is useful to make because they lead little by little to the
truth.’
In a thrilling adventure follow the intrepid Professor
Otto Lidenbrock, his young nephew Axel, and their Icelandic guide Hans Bjelke
on an extraordinary expedition into the depths of the Earth itself, to explore
the world beneath our feet.
Inspired by an ancient manuscript, Professor Lidenbrock
believes that a passage to the Earth’s core exists within a volcano in Iceland.
The trio descends into the unknown, facing treacherous landscapes, underground
seas, and encounters with prehistoric creatures.
Their adventures spark an imagination and curiosity for
the unknown, making the reader wonder about the endless possibilities that lie
beyond the realms visible to us.
The Wizard of Oz
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‘True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid…’
One minute young Dorothy is playing with her dog Toto,
the next minute she’s flying.
A powerful tornado whisks her miles and miles away,
dropping her into the mystical land of Oz where nothing is as it seems. Now she
must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City, to find the only person who
can help her — the wonderful Wizard of Oz.
As Dorothy sets off on her strange quest, she is joined
by a scarecrow who seeks a brain, a tin man who longs for a heart, and a
cowardly lion who is desperate for some courage. Together with her newfound
friends, Dorothy must embark on an exciting adventure, meeting a host of
enchanting creatures along the way.
Will Dorothy ever get home? Or will the Wicked Witch of
the West and her flying monkeys catch her first? Read The Wizard of Oz to find
out.
Alice in Wonderland
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‘There is a place, like no place on earth. A landful of
wonders, mystery and dangers.’
One fine afternoon, young Alice tumbles down a rabbit
hole and finds herself in Wonderland—a strange and fascinating place where
nothing is as it seems.
Utterly lost but still hopeful, Alice follows the White
Rabbit through the labyrinth roads of Wonderland. Along the way, she meets a
host of interesting creatures and finds herself in bewildering situations. She
has tea with the infuriating Mad Hatter, engages in puzzling conversations with
a vanishing cat, and plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts—all in the breadth
of a single afternoon.
Stumbling through the magical world of Wonderland, Alice
struggles to find her way out; will she ever get home?
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“It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.”
A cruel act of fate is disappointing a young heart which
has the softest hopes from life. Born impoverished and orphaned at birth,
Oliver Twist begins his life in a workhouse an apprentice. He flees to London
fed up with the constant beatings by his mentor.
He arrives in London with high hopes for a better life
but is met with a series of rude shocks. What happens when he meets Jack
Dawkins, goes to work with him only to be taken to the police when mistaken for
a thief?
Oliver Twist is a sarcastic, intelligent, witty novel with
incredible twists and turns.
The story the strives to overcome the miserable
conditions for the lower class, searches for an identity, and a sense of
belonging.
The Complete Novel of Sherlock
Holmes
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“It is better to learn wisdom late than never to learn it at all.”
An absolute treat for the fans of Sherlock Holmes or new
readers eager to explore his world, this collection is the best Sherlock kit.
A collection of four novels written by Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle: A Study in Scarlet (1887), The Sign of the Four (1890), The Hound of the
Baskervilles (1902) and The Valley of Fear (1915).
The stories were first published in various magazines and
newspapers between 1887 and 1927; and considered the benchmark in detective
fiction. Sherlock Holmes does more than solving mysteries and crimes, he has
been the ultimate desirable man because of his style, cigars, unattainability,
humour, and stoic personality.
The reader is as swooned by the enigma of Holmes as they
are engrossed in solving the difficulties of his cases. The friendship between
Holmes and his sidekick Watson adds an endearing quality to the stories making
them a classic for a reason.
Around The World In Eighty
Days
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“I realize now that there’s a lot to be said for
traveling if you want to see something new.”
When Phileas Fogg, a wealthy gentleman, impulsively bets
that he can travel the globe in just eighty days, he sets in motion an
extraordinary chain of events. Leaving behind the comfort of his predictable
life, Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout, embark on a race against time.
Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations,
they seize whatever transportation is at hand—train or elephant.
Their quest for the ultimate adventure is not without its
challenges. Fogg has become the prime suspect in a bank robbery, with a
relentless detective hot on their heels. As they journey across continents,
their race against time becomes a race for their freedom.
Will they conquer the world and prove Fogg’s audacious
bet right? Prepare to be captivated by Verne’s masterful storytelling as he
weaves a tale of suspense, and a thrilling spirit of adventure.
Great Expectations
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“I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.”
Pip, a blacksmith’s apprentice goes from humble
beginnings in the marshes of Kent to the bustling streets of Victorian London.
A chance encounter with the escaped convict Magwitch sets off a series of
events that lead Pip to the eccentric Miss Havisham and her captivating ward,
Estella.
In his pursuit of becoming a gentleman to win Estella’s
affection, Pip grapples with his own self-worth and the impact of his humble
origins.
Pip must unravel the complexities of his own identity and
in the bustling 19th century London his idealistic ambitions are threatened by
dominating class difference.
Charles Dickens’ riveting and thought-provoking novel
raises profound questions about human worth and the pursuit of success in a
rapidly changing world.
The Diary Of A Young Girl
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“I’ve found that there is always some beauty left—in
nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.’
Anne begins her diary entries at the age of thirteen in
June 1942, recording all her experiences until August 1944. All people have the
right to freedom, but Anne wasn’t sure that idea included her. During WWII,
Anne and her family were forced to go into hiding like many other Jews.
Vivid snippets of two years of living in an annexe,
without seeing the sun, are journalled by Anne. From their bones dwindling to
her emotional growth all is reflected in her writings. She writes of her
passion for literature and art, her desire to travel, the struggles of family
ties in hiding: showing her incredible emotional resilience.
How does she keep her spirits alive through imagination,
hold onto the hopes of free life, when they weren’t allowed to bring attention to
themselves?
The Invisible Man
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“Perhaps to lose a sense of where you are implies the danger
of losing a sense of who you are.”
Griffin, an ingenious research scientist, develops a
process that can render physical objects invisible. He successfully performs
the experiment on himself, but soon realises that it is impossible to survive oblivious
to the world and all those that matter to him.
This invisible man is now desperate to reverse the
process. Will Griffin be able to become visible again? Or his obsession for
invisibility will result in his doom?
Considered to be a pioneer of science fiction, this novel
explores the deep and unresolved ideas of science vs the universal power, the
extent of human mind and the dangers of being swept by the mind’s wickedness.
The Invisible Man warns about the destructive effects science can have if not
practiced with limits on the human desires.
A relevant story, especially in the age of artificial
intelligence.
Pride And Prejudice
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‘But people themselves alter so much, that there is
something new to be observed in them for ever.’
A sensitive story about the loves and lives of the five
Bennet sisters, especially Elizabeth Bennet the unusual heroine. Elizabeth is
neither too pretty nor too talented but has a strong sense of self; it was
fireworks when she met Mr. Darcy who finally clashed with someone as
strong-willed as him.
Mrs Bennet wants to marry her daughters off and devises
schemes to set them up with prosperous men at the ball hosted by the Bingley
family. All her daughters find love, but not the easiest route to marriage.
Their journeys take them through unexpected betrayals and
surprises. As life pits Darcy and Elizabeth against each other, Darcy is the
saviour at every turn squashing every reason for Elizabeth’s hesitance. Can
Elizabeth overcome her pride to seek love?
The Great Gatsby
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‘Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is
alive and not after he is dead.’
Jay Gatsby, a former army lieutenant, lives lavishly in a
mansion on the Long Island shore. He appeared from nowhere, with no family
history. His wealth caused envy in the old families of affluent New York, who
thought they owned the American dream.
Gatsby hosted extravagant parties every weekend, yet no
guest could claim they’d seen the infamous Mr. Gatsby.
He seems he has everything that’s desired, but Gatsby is
lonelier than others know, longing for a conquest that is most unattainable:
Daisy Buchanan, the ultimate desire for the dream life he plans.
Daisy, married to Tom but in love with Gatsby, knows she
is a dream he desires, but is afraid of losing rank.
Love, wealth, and dreams are at crossheads in Gatsby’s
glamourous world, will Daisy hold his hand, will he be able to save the dream?
Frankenstein
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“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as great and
sudden change.”
The world of Frankenstein explores the depths of human
nature and the consequences of great and sudden change.
Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student of natural science
breathes life into a creature made from stolen body parts. Initially seeking
love and companionship, the monstrous creation instead incites revulsion in all
who encounter it.
Plagued by loneliness and despair, the creature turns
against its creator, leading to a devastating climax that claims lives.
Frankenstein serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the
perils of scientific and creative ambition, the corrupting influence of
unchecked progress, and the dangers of knowledge without true understanding.
true understanding.
Emma
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“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk and show it
more.”
In the world of Emma, love, self-discovery, and
matchmaking intertwine in a charming countryside town. Emma is Austen’s most
vivid heroine : beautiful, spoilt, generous, and exceptionally witty.
While caring for her demanding father, life in the quaint
town becomes tiresome. Seeking amusement, Emma immerses herself in the art of
matchmaking, set to unite her orphaned friend, Harriet Smith with the eligible
clergyman Mr. Elton.
However, her astute neighbor, Mr. Knightley calls her out
for seeking her own interest and not her friend’s. Both Emma and Mr.Knightly
are attracted to one another, primarily because only they can match each
other’s wit and intelligence.
Emma’s path towards maturity and self-awareness is a
poignant story. A captivating exploration of personal growth, as she navigates
the consequences of her meddling.
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