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The most ordinary circumstances turn hilarious as an idler who exhibits a "general disinclination to work of any kind," and his friends journey up the Thames River. Getting into many scrapes along the way, the friends consider "assaulting a policeman" just to have "a night's lodging in the station-house, "when they get lost, but ultimately reject the preposition, fearful that he would hit them back without locking them up. The real scene stealer, though, is Montmorency, a small fox terrier who appears to be "born with about four times as much original sin in [him] as other dogs are."

Jane Austen's posthumously published novel, Northanger Abbey, is a delightful satire of the period's Gothic novels, poking fun at romantic follies of the genteel classes.

This most popular science fiction by the French Novelist Jules Verne unravels an exotic and fascinating underwater world as it presents the expeditions of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilius ,as narrated by Professor Pierre Aronnax.

The Tempest is the fourth, final, and the finest of Shakespeare's great late romances. It is classified as a romantic comedy with a mild element of tragedy in its main plot. The play is set on a remote island, now inhabited by Prospero and his daughter Miranda. He is the rightful Duke of Milan, his throne being usurped by his villainous brother Antonio. When Antonio and his friend King Alonso of Naples, Alonso's son Ferdinand, and others are travelling by a ship, their ship gets wrecked by the storm conjured by Prospero, who has magical powers. With the help of his devoted attendant Ariel, Prospero accomplishes his task to restore Miranda her rightful place. Antonio, his accomplice King Alonso of Naples and his son Ferdinand reach the island after the shipwreck. Love blooms between Miranda and Ferdinand, and Prospero consents to their marriage. Finally, the truth about Antonio is revealed, and Prospero is restored his dukedom .He forgives his brother, and returns to Milan.

Far from the Madding Crowd is Thomas Hardy's fourth novel and his first major literary success. The central character is the vivacious and independent young heiress, Bathsheba Everdene, who arrives at Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors. Each in contrasting ways unsettles her decision and complicates her life and tragedy ensues, bringing violence and scandal into the idyllic rural community.

Hailed as the 'King of Paradox,'G.K. Chesterton was a prolific writer who made diverse contributions in different genres of literature. As for his fictions, they were all detective and fantastic stories, infused with funny and insightful comparisons and supernatural elements, which were entertaining and thought provoking.

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The novel presents the fictional narrative of a religious leader whose attainment of Godhood was the result of some undeniable and coincidental circumstances. He made home in the hearts of the people as a preacher of religion and was given the title of Mahant. Ruling the psyche of his disciples, he ensures that the concept of self-confidence and faith in God does not remain limited to religious discourses and worship of the Almighty. With the trust and respect of his faithful followers, he enters the domain of politics and goes on to become one of the leading politicians of the country. The Mahant registers his presence along with the different religious leaders in the field of national and international politics. Through the medium of politics, he not only fulfils the expectations of his devotees but also gives a counterblast to the critics of the politico-religion alliance through his work style.

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"My heart is heavy with the things I do not understand" Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India and is the youngest ever recipient to win a Nobel Prize award for Literature in 1907. This volume offers a collection of some of his popular tales like, "The Eyes of Asia", "The Story of the Gadsbys" and perhaps what he is best known for, "The Jungle Book" series. In his writings, he has addressed issues on racism and masculinity amidst other relevant issues and themes of courage, perseverance and friendship.

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A self help book written on Dr.N.C. Agarwal on nerves.

Madhav, an upright man, is charged with sexual harassment by his colleague. The inquiry committee is headed by his wife Aakarsha who pronounces him guilty after evaluating all facts and witnesses. Mohit, Madhav?s best friend, is shocked to hear this and decides to meet Madhav and Aakarsha to find out the truth. But fate has other plans. The next morning, news channels flash the terrible news of Madhav?s suicide. Aakarsha breaks down but Mohit decides to investigate the case and uncover the truth! Will Mohit be able to convince Aakarsha about Madhav?s innocence or will she remain blinded by the facts of the case.

To leave a house is to leave behind every memory attached to it. It?s a process that requires you to bare your very heart and soul. In July 2017, I left the home that I made every important memory in. It was a process that I still am unable to describe in the over 25, 000 words that I have written about it. Ineffable is about the unspeakable emotions that one feels as they transition from all that they call home to something so different. It?s a tribute to those moments when one asks themselves what home is to them.

Jolted at the hands of destiny, Nandhini is left alone to explore the realms of the cruel world. In her constant attempts to be able to find someone whom she could call her own, she is left heartbroken. She decides never to trust anyone in the future to avoid getting hurt. But just when she starts to believe that true love doesn?t exist, her fate takes a turn to change her belief and life forever.

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