This is a historical novel; the setting and the characters give a description of what an emperor's family is like.
David Copperfield
by LearningToGo
A classic coming-of-age story, David Copperfield captures the poignant comedy, tenderness, and tragedy of the loss of innocence as children enter the adult world. Young David suffers the wrath of his stepfather, the abusive Mr. Mudstone; the betrayal of the charming sociopath Steerforth; battles the sniveling clerk Uriah Heep; and falls head-over-heels into a doomed infatuation with slow-witted Dora.
Deal in Cotton, A
by LearningToGo
Long and long ago, when Devadatta was King of Benares, I wrote some tales concerning Strickland of the Punjab Police (who married Miss Youghal), and Adam, his son. Strickland has finished his Indian Service, and lives now at a place in England called Weston-super-Mare, where his wife plays the organ in one of the churches. Semi-occasionally he comes up to London, and occasionally his wife makes him visit his friends. Otherwise he plays golf and follows the harriers for his figure's sake.
Death Of Olivier Becaille, The
by LearningToGo
This is the story of the sickly Olivier Becaille. The book follows the dramatic and heart breaking details of his death and the people around him...
Death of Poe
by LearningToGo
Nathaniel Willis and Poe are good friends. This book tells of the important details of our favorite, Edgar Allan Poe. This also includes letters sent to Willis months before Poe died.
Deception Explained by the Science of Psychology
by LearningToGo
The object of this passage is to enable the reader to see, more easily, how it is that the watchful observer is deceived into believing that a thing is so, when in reality it is not, and vice versa; and also to give an idea of the various methods employed by the medium in order to accomplish his results.
Departmental Ditties and other Verses
by LearningToGo
This composes interesting verses by Kipling. This includes: Army Headquarters; Study of an Elevation in Indian Ink; The Post that Fitted; etc.
Depot Master, The
by LearningToGo
Mr. Simeon Phinney emerged from the side door of his residence and paused a moment to light his pipe in the lee of the lilac bushes. Mr. Phinney was a man of various and sundry occupations, and his sign, nailed to the big silver-leaf in the front yard, enumerated a few of them. "Carpenter, Well Driver, Building Mover, Cranberry Bogs Seen to with Care and Dispatch, etc. etc."
Detective Detector, The
by LearningToGo
I was walking in Central Park with Avery Knight, the great New York burglar, highwayman, and murderer. About twelve yards in advance of us a prosperous-looking citizen was rounding a clump of bushes where the walk curved. Knight suddenly drew a revolver and shot the man in the back. His victim fell and lay without moving.
Devil's Ford
by LearningToGo
It was a season of unequaled prosperity in Devil's Ford. The half a dozen cabins scattered along the banks of the North Fork, as if by some overflow of that capricious river, had become augmented during a week of fierce excitement by twenty or thirty others.
Diary of a Pilgrimage
by LearningToGo
This is a sensible book that guarantees to enhance one's knowledge. It tells stories about Germany and certain events. This book leads us to gradual learning about Germany.
Dick Hamilton's Airship: A Young Millionaire in the Clouds
by LearningToGo
This is Dick Hamilton's adventurous story of having an airship and flying it. How is it being a millionaire and flying one?
Dinosaur
by Luckyware
Read about the dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Then learn about the animals that existed after the dinosaurs and how they evolved into the animals of today. Bridging two diverse fields of science, this is a huge software program (422 K in size) that was developed by a paleontologist, all proceeds generated by the sale of this product will go to further my fossil research.
Discovery Of Guiana, The
by LearningToGo
Sir Walter Raleigh's narrative of his expedition to South America in quest of an indigenous empire in the highlands of Guiana. The account includes Raleigh's military engagements with the Spaniards, diplomacy with native "kings," enigmatic encounters with "monsters," and the search for gold.
Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Hell
by LearningToGo
Dante's masterpiece of medieval literature contains many levels of meaning, including the literal (Dante's trip through hell, purgatory, and paradise); the allegorical (the progression of the soul toward goodness); and the moral (what it takes to lead a good life). Dante's great love, Beatrice, is seen in the poem as the personification of love and goodness.
Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Paradise
by LearningToGo
Dante's masterpiece of medieval literature contains many levels of meaning, including the literal (Dante's trip through hell, purgatory, and paradise); the allegorical (the progression of the soul toward goodness); and the moral (what it takes to lead a good life). Dante's great love, Beatrice, is seen in the poem as the personification of love and goodness.
Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Purgatory
by LearningToGo
Dante's masterpiece of medieval literature contains many levels of meaning, including the literal (Dante's trip through hell, purgatory, and paradise); the allegorical (the progression of the soul toward goodness); and the moral (what it takes to lead a good life). Dante's great love, Beatrice, is seen in the poem as the personification of love and goodness.
Divine Comedy: Paradise, Tr. by Norton
by LearningToGo
Dante's masterpiece of medieval literature contains many levels of meaning, including the literal (Dante's trip through hell, purgatory, and paradise); the allegorical (the progression of the soul toward goodness); and the moral (what it takes to lead a good life). Dante's great love, Beatrice, is seen in the poem as the personification of love and goodness.
Divine Comedy: Purgatory, Tr. by Norton
by LearningToGo
Dante's masterpiece of medieval literature contains many levels of meaning, including the literal (Dante's trip through hell, purgatory, and paradise); the allegorical (the progression of the soul toward goodness); and the moral (what it takes to lead a good life). Dante's great love, Beatrice, is seen in the poem as the personification of love and goodness.
Dog and the Playlet, The
by LearningToGo
Usually it is a cold day in July when you can stroll up Broadway in that month and get a story out of the drama. I found one a few breathless, parboiling days ago, and it seems to decide a serious question in art.
