The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga (2008): Summary of the Book The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is a 2008 novel that tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor villager from India. Balram is determined to break free from his life of poverty and become a successful entrepreneur. Through a series of events, Balram … Read more
What Men Live By, and Other Tales by graf Leo Tolstoy What Men Live By, and Other Tales by graf Leo Tolstoy is a collection of short stories written by the great Russian novelist and philosopher Leo Tolstoy. This collection, which was first published in 1885, is composed of nine stories, all of which explore … Read more
Riders to the Sea by J. M. Synge: Summary of the Book Riders to the Sea is a play written by the Irish playwright J.M. Synge and first performed in Dublin in 1904. It is a tragedy, but it is based on the traditional Irish folk music and culture of the Aran Islands. The play … Read more
Room by Emma Donoghue (2010) Summary of the Book Room by Emma Donoghue is a 2010 novel that tells a heartbreaking story of a mother and her five-year-old son. The novel follows the story of Ma and Jack, who have been living in a single room for Jack’s entire life. Ma, who was kidnapped and … Read more
How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis Jacob A. Riis’s How the Other Half Lives is a groundbreaking book that was published in 1890. It was an instant success, and it has remained relevant to this day. The book is a collection of photographs taken by … Read more
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus is a play written by Christopher Marlowe in the late 16th century. It is based on the German legend of a scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. The play follows the titular … Read more
Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan (1994) Summary of the Book Lord of Chaos is the sixth book in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. It takes place in a mythical world of magic and strife as the forces of light battle the forces of darkness. The main protagonists are three young people–Rand … Read more
Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron Introduction Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage is a narrative poem written by the poet Lord George Gordon Byron in 1812. It tells the story of a young man’s journey through Europe, in search of spiritual and moral meaning in life. It is one of the most well-known works … Read more
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals is a book by German philosopher Immanuel Kant, published in 1785. This book is considered to be one of the most influential works in moral philosophy ever published. Kant wrote this book to explain his moral philosophy, … Read more
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life is an inspiring book that offers readers an empowering plan to transform their lives. Through her witty and … Read more