Beowulf is an Old English epic poem set in Scandinavia, recounting the heroic deeds of its protagonist, Beowulf, a Geatish warrior. The story begins with King Hrothgar of Denmark, whose mead hall, Heorot, is terrorized by a monstrous creature named Grendel. Grendel, enraged by the joy and noise from the hall, slaughters Hrothgar’s men for years,…
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Twain follows the journey of a young boy, Huck, as he navigates life along the Mississippi River. The novel is set in the pre-Civil War South and serves as both a coming-of-age tale and a satirical commentary on society’s flaws, particularly racism. Huck, who has been adopted by the Widow Douglas…
Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too by Alfred Elwes is a whimsical story that follows the adventures of two bears. The main character, a lively and curious bear, embarks on various escapades across forests, mountains, and other landscapes. His journey is filled with challenges, but he navigates them with wit and courage. Along…
Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) is a humorous travelogue written by Jerome K. Jerome, first published in 1889. The novel is a light-hearted account of a boating journey along the Thames River, taken by three friends—J, George, and Harris—and their dog, Montmorency. The narrator, J, who is often considered…
When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets. How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread…
