The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson was originally published in 1884 in the Pall Mall Gazette. It’s the tale of two medical students who obtain bodies for dissection for an anatomy professor. The story is based on historical events involving real-life murders committed in 1828 to supply a surgeon named Robert Knox with bodies for his anatomy classes in Edinburgh.
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12 Great WW2 Historical Fiction Books to Read
Quizlit has compiled some of the best novels to place during the 2nd World War. From all around the world, lose yourself in stories during one of the most turbulent times in history. Enjoy 12 Great WW2 Historical Fiction Books to Read.
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A Ghost in Love by Songling Pu
A Ghost in Love by Songling Pu is taken from a collection of Classical Chinese stories Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Qing dynasty writer Songling Pu wrote close to 500 stories over a period of forty years from the late 1600s and ending in the early 1700s, but did not appear in print until 1766
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Book of the Month May 2024
Quizlit’s Book of the Month May 2024 is The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James. Part Magical Realism, part Western, The Bullet Swallower is mythical masterpiece, a beautifully written epic tale.
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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Shortlist
The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Shortlist has just been announced. This years six finalists feature a far reaching collection of powerful stories showcasing the breadth of contemporary women’s literature
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The Man Who Would Manage by Jerome K. Jerome
The Man Who Would Manage by Jerome K. Jerome was published in 1920 and is taken from the short story collection Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green.
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The Epic Fantasy Book Quiz
From Classic Fantasy Novels the Best Contemporary Fantasy Authors, test your knowledge of the Fantasy Genre with our Epic Fantasy Book Quiz
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5 Marvelous New Books for May 2024
Up next month we have a new ‘darker’ short story collection from Stephen King, a time travelling debut from Kaliane Bradley and an eerie horror tale from Layla Martinez. Enjoy our picks of 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2024.
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An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce
An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce was originally published in 1913 as part of his short story collection Present at the Hanging and Other Ghost Stories.
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In The Penal Colony by Franz Kafka
In The Penal Colony by Franz Kafka, written in 1914 and published in German as In der Strafkolonie in 1919. An allegorical fantasy about law and punishment, it was also viewed as an existential comment on human torment and on strict devotion to an ambiguous task.
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