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The Poor Relation’s Story by Charles Dickens
He was very reluctant to take precedence of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of…
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The Perils of Certain English Prisoners by Charles Dickens
Chapter I—The Island of Silver-Store It was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty- four,…
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The Pantomime of Life by Charles Dickens
Before we plunge headlong into this paper, let us at once confess to a fondness for pantomimes–to a gentle sympathy…
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The Noble Savage by Charles Dickens
To come to the point at once, I beg to say that I have not the least belief in the…
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The Magic Fishbone by Charles Dickens
The Magic Fishbone, alternatively titled Romance. From the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged 7, is a parable, a satirical…
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The Long Voyage by Charles Dickens
WHEN the wind is blowing and the sleet or rain is driving against the dark windows, I love to sit…
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The Lamplighter by Charles Dickens
‘If you talk of Murphy and Francis Moore, gentlemen,’ said the lamplighter who was in the chair, ‘I mean to…
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The Haunted House by Charles Dickens
As his Rapper travel companion revealed after a spiritual intercourse: “Evil communications corrupt good manners.’’ After the landlord admits he…
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Editha’s Burglar by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Editha’s Burglar: A Story for Children was published in 1888. It is featured in Books for Young Readers. Letter from…
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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sometimes great story becomes lost or forgotten, or doesn’t get the attention that it should. A Little Princess is one of those…
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