Prologue

I. The Happy Prince

Introduction of the Author: Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince Synopsis
Text: The Happy Prince
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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II. Araby

Introduction of the Author: James Joyce
Araby Synopsis
Text: Araby
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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III. The Story of an Hour

Introduction of the Author: Kate Chopin
The Story of an Hour Synopsis
Text: The Story of an Hour
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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IV. The Yellow Wallpaper

Introduction of the Author : Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Yellow Wallpaper Synopsis
Text: The Yellow Wallpaper
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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V. The Cask of Amontillado

Introduction of the Author: Edgar Alan Poe
The Cask of Amontillado Synopsis
Text: The Cask of Amontillado
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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VI. A Wicked Woman

Introduction of the Author: Jack London
A Wicked Woman Synopsis
Text: A Wicked Woman
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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VII. Fur Elise

Introduction of the Author: Steven Reeder
Fur Elise Synopsis
Text: Fur Elise
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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VIII. The Idiots

Introduction of the Author: Joseph Conrad
The Idiots Synopsis
Text: The Idiots
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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IX. The Last Lesson

Introduction of the Author: Alphonse Daudet
The Last Lesson Synopsis
Text: The Last Lesson
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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X. The Wives of the Dead

Introduction of the Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Wives of the Dead Synopsis
Text: The Wives of the Dead
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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XI. A Child's Christmas in Wales

Introduction of the Author: Dylan Thomas
A Child's Christmas in Wales Synopsis
Text: A Child's Christmas in Wales
Explanation of Words & Idioms
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Glossary
Index