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Frankenstein Title Page

Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

A young scientist creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment, exploring the boundaries of science and humanity.

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Pride and Prejudice Title Page

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Follow the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner.

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Dracula

by Bram Stoker

The famous 1897 Gothic horror novel that introduced the character of Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

A young girl named Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.

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