The Father by Björnstjerne Björnson
The Father by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson’s was originally written in Norwegian and published in 1860. The story is set in rural Norway and appeared in The Bridal March and Other Stories
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The History of England by Jane Austen
The History of England by Jane Austen was written when she was just 15. It’s a lively and somewhat disrespectful overview of the history of England’s monarchy.
An Italian Dream By Charles Dickens
An Italian Dream by Charles Dickens is taken from his travelogue Pictures from Italy published in 1846.
Top 10 Modern Chinese Books to Read
Explore China’s literary landscape with these exceptional books. From contemporary hits from wonderful authors we’ve selected 10 Modern Chinese Books To Read.
The Great Russian Literature Quiz
Russian Literature has long been one of the richest and most interesting branches of the literary tree, and has been supplying the world with incredible, fantastic novels for two centuries now. Test your knowledge of the best of Russian Books and Authors with our Great Russian Literature Quiz.
The Man And The Cannon by Victor Hugo
The Man and the Cannon by Victor Hugo tells of the effort to deal with a wayward cannon destroying a French warship. It is also referred to as A Fight with a Cannon, written in 1874 it is noted as his last published work.
Name That Year Book Quiz
Can you name the year in which these famous books were published? 10 Questions featuring some classics Authors and a few newer ones to. Enjoy our Name That Year Book Quiz!
The Mystery of the Semi-Detached by Edith Nesbit
Written in 1893, The Mystery of the Semi-Detached by Edith Nesbit tells of a young man perplexed when his lover fails to show up for a half-clandestine meeting and passes her house on the way home.
Ali Smith: A Writer for all Seasons
Ali Smith is one of Britain’s most prominent current authors. She began her career with the short story collection Free Love and Other Stories in 1995, which established her as a pioneer in inventive, narratively experimental fiction.
The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley
The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley is a Gothic tale first published in The Keepsake for 1833. The story is set in Wales, and tells of a young woman named Rosina, who lives with her guardian, Sir Peter Vernon, and is secretly engaged to his son, Henry.