The Railway Children: An Extract by E. Nesbit
This charming children’s story by E. Nesbit follows the adventures of three siblings after their father is accused of being a spy and mysteriously disappears. Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis move from their London home to Three Chimney’s Cottage in the countryside. There, they discover the wonders of a railway behind their new house. The children […]
The Russian Point of View: Virginia Woolf on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Checkov
This essay by Virginia Woolf on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chechov, was first written in 1925 for A Common Reader. In this critical essay, Woolf offers her assessments of three of the most famous Russian novelists of the past; Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anton Checkov unpicking the mastery and oddities in the detail of their writings. […]
H. P. Lovecraft on Supernatural Horror in Literature – The Dawn of Horror Tales
Read an essay from H. P. Lovecraft that surveys the development of horror fiction in the early 20th century – The Dawn of Horror Tales.
If You Call Me I Will Come – A Love Song by Sarojini Naidu
‘If You Call Me’ by Sarojini Naidu is a beautiful love poem, perfect for expressing your feelings towards a loved one this Valentine’s Day. Sarojini Naidu was an Indian activist and feminist poet nicknamed ‘The Nightingale of India’ for her contribution to poetry. She was also the first Indian woman to be president of the […]
Ode to a Nightingale – A Poem by John Keats
Exploring John Keats’ Masterpiece: Ode to a Nightingale John Keats’ poem ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ is celebrated as one of the greatest works in English literature. This masterpiece, written in 1819, captures the essence of the Romantic Era with its rich imagery, profound themes, and emotional depth. As we delve into this iconic poem, we […]
Araby – A Short Story by James Joyce
James Joyce, born in Dublin on February 2nd, 1882, is celebrated as one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. A key figure in the modernist avant-garde movement, Joyce’s contributions to literature are unparalleled. Among his best-known works are Ulysses, Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Finnegans Wake. […]
A Christmas Carol: An Extract by Charles Dickens
First published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ festive tale, A Christmas Carol, recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrouge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Read our A Christmas Carol extract below. A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens View […]
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore – A Christmas Poem
Few literary works capture the magic and wonder of Christmas quite like ‘The Night Before Christmas’, also known as ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’. Penned by Clement C. Moore over 200 years ago, this beloved poem was first published in 1823 and has since become an integral part of holiday traditions around the world. But […]
The Tell-Tale Heart – By Edgar Allan Poe
For lovers of horror, we’re bringing you a spine-tingling tale by the master of the weird and macabre: Edgar Allan Poe. His 1843 short story, The Tell-Tale Heart, is often considered a classic of the Gothic fiction genre. Invest in this curious story as an anonymous narrator recounts a murder he has committed, detailing how he carefully dismembered […]
A Little Princess – An Extract
From the author of The Secret Garden, we are excited to announce the next addition to our Read & Co. Treasures Collection – A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A Little Princess is an endearing story of Sara Crewe and her life as an orphan in a London Boarding School. The novel centres around the powers of imagination, hope, and […]
