At the Earth’s Core follows the adventurous tale of David Innes, a young inventor in the early 20th century. Innes discovers a remarkable machine created by his eccentric mentor, Professor Abner Perry, designed to drill deep into the Earth. Eager to explore the planet’s mysteries, Innes convinces Perry to join him on an expedition using…
White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War is a novel by Herman Melville, published in 1850. The story follows the experiences of an unnamed sailor aboard the USS Neversink, a warship in the U.S. Navy. The narrative is presented in the form of a first-person account, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into life…
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts and explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. The novel begins with Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed for committing adultery. As punishment, she is forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” on her chest, symbolizing her sin and ostracizing…
