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"A New England Prophet" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
This story is based on a religious movement in the 1800s known as the Millerites. Millerite preachers came from the ranks of Baptist, Presbyterian,...
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“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and “The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin
“The Yellow Wallpaper” is an important cornerstone of feminist literature. Gilman wrote the story to change public perception about the role of women in...
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"The White Stocking" by D.H. Lawrence
Although Lawrence was reviled as a crude and pornographic writer for much of the latter part of his life, Lawrence is now widely considered—alongside...
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"The Inconsiderate Waiter" and "My Brother Henry" by James M. Barrie
Yes! The same Barrie that wrote Peter Pan. After the huge success of Peter Pan, Barrie continued to write. But Peter Pan overshadowed all...
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"A Hole in the Wall" by Louisa May Alcott
This week we rise up from the dark dredges of horror and gothic literature, into the light and “transcendental” work of Louisa May Alcott,...
"Oh, Whistle, And I'll Come to You, My Lad" by M.R. James
James is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". His style of storytelling was known as Jamesian. One crucial element of this...