The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy, set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story centers on Sir Percy Blakeney, an English nobleman who leads a double life as the elusive hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. While appearing to be a frivolous dandy, Percy is secretly devoted to…
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce follows the intellectual and emotional development of Stephen Dedalus, a young boy growing up in late 19th-century Ireland. The novel is a semi-autobiographical work, reflecting Joyce’s own struggles with identity, religion, and artistic expression. The story begins with Stephen’s early childhood, focusing on his…
King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare is a historical drama that explores themes of honor, rebellion, and the tension between duty and personal identity. Set during a tumultuous period in England’s history, the play is the second in Shakespeare’s tetralogy about the rise of the English monarchy, focusing on the reign of King…
