A Joke by Anton Chekhov
A Joke by Anton Chekhov was published in 1886. A young man recounts a wintertime romance during which he announces his love to his young lover – but only when they are tobogganing down a steep slope.
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Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol
Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol is considered to be one of Gogol’s greatest short stories. The tale centers on the life of a minor civil servant during the era of Nicholas I. The story shows the descent of the protagonist, Poprishchin, into madness.
5 Incredible New Books for June 2024
June sees the much anticipated new book releases from two of our favorite writers, Andrew O’Hagan and Akwaeke Emezi. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books for June 2024.
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in 1845. The poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a mysterious visit by a talking raven.
Out of Season by Ernest Hemingway
Out of Season by Ernest Hemingway is taken from Three Stories and Ten Poems collection of short stories and poems by Ernest Hemingway. It was privately published in 1923 in a run of 300 copies by Robert McAlmon’s “Contact Publishing” in Paris.
5 Modern Short Story Authors to Read this Short Story Month
It’s Short Story Month and to celebrate the short story form we’ve chosen 5 of our Favorite Modern Short Story Authors to Read. Enjoy!
The 21st Century Book Quiz
It’s hard for us to believe that it’s been over two decades since we celebrated the new millennium. Enjoy our thoroughly modern 21st Century Book Quiz. 10 Questions on famous contemporary books and authors.
The Kiss by Kate Chopin
The Kiss by Kate Chopin is a short story about a woman scheming to marry a wealthy man. Written in 1894 is appears in The Awakening and Selected Short Stories.
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.
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.