The Shot by Alexander Pushkin
The Shot by Aleksander Pushkin was published in 1831. It is the first story in Pushkin’s The Tales of the Late Ivan Petrovich Belkin, a cycle of five short stories
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Bartleby by Herman Melville
Bartleby by Herman Melville or to give it its full title, Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street is one of his most famous short stories. It was first serialized anonymously in two parts in the November and December 1853 issues of Putnam’s Magazine and later in The Piazza Tales in 1856.
10 Amazing Graphic Novels to Read
“Graphic Novel” is a format, not a genre. Graphic novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in-between. Graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex plots. Enjoy our selection of the 10 Amazing Graphic Novels to Read!
The Lie by Holloway Horn
The Lie by Holloway Horn was first published in Harper’s Bazar in 1921 and later appeared in the May 1922 copy of The Blue Magazine.
The Five Orange Pips by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Five Orange Pips by Arthur Conan Doyle was first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891. It was included in the short story collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was published the following year.
Yoko Ogawa: The Housekeeper and the Author
Yoko Ogawa has won every major Japanese literary award. Her works include The Diving Pool, a collection of three novellas, The Housekeeper and the Professor, Hotel Iris and Revenge.
The Portrait by Aldous Huxley
The Portrait by Aldous Huxley appeared in Harper’s Monthly Magazine, Dec 1922. Aldous Huxley was one of the most brilliant writers in English literature particularly noted for his satire and humanism.
Book of the Month January 2024
Quizlit’s Book of the Month January 2024 is The Most Secret Memory of Men by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr. Thanks to a sparkling translation from Lara Vergnaud, we can now enjoy Sarr’s wonderful novel, winner of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, France’s top literary prize.
Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Qian
Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Qian is a famous short story written in 421 about a fisherman who by chance discovers a place of peace and tranquility.
The Charming Memoir Book Quiz
“Memoir” comes from the French word for memory. It’s a genre of literature where the author writes about his or her memories, often going back to childhood. Enjoy our Memoir Book Quiz, 10 Questions on famous memoirs and authors