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An Enemy of the People
Henrik Ibsen
13 days •
ⓘ 1883 • The story of a man who dares to tell an uncomfortable truth, with surprisingly modern applicability to whistleblowing, environmental damage, and corrupt politicians.
Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Mary Wollstonecraft
17 days •
ⓘ 1796 • A travel memoir and record of Wollstonecraft’s strained relationship with Gilbert Imlay, as well as the last publication of her life.
A Doll's House
Henrik Ibsen
13 days •
ⓘ 1879 • Arriving “like a bomb” in Victorian society, Ibsen’s play portrays the hypocrisy of marriage and celebrates individuality over the prescribed roles society hands down.
Egil's Saga
Snorri Sturluson
25 days •
ⓘ 1240 • An Icelandic saga spanning multiple generations of Egil Skallagrimsson‘s family, including Egil’s struggle against the king of England.
Beowulf
Anonymous
16 days •
ⓘ 700 • A diabolical monster is slaughtering the men in the hall of the King of the Danes. The hero of the Geats arrives to battle the shadowy horror.
Volsunga Saga
Anonymous
24 days •
ⓘ 1250 • Follow the heroic exploits of Sigurd the dragon slayer in this collection of epic tales based on Viking Age poems. One of the great books of world literature.
Hunger
Knut Hamsun
20 days •
ⓘ 1890 • A psychological novel exploring alienation, obsession, and self-destruction. Described as the first novel of the 20th century.
Kalevala
Elias Lönnrot
62 days •
ⓘ 1835 • Epic poem compiling Finnish oral folklore including the creation of earth. An influence on J.R.R. Tolkien.
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