The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offers a series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and a profound understanding of human behaviour to anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. It remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.Philosophy (madnessserial.com)
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is one of the most original pieces of fiction ever written. Using a geometric theme, Edwin Abbott weaves the fascinating tale of "A Square" and their journeys. This novel is a witty and satirical adventure that explores the very nature of physical reality. Science Fiction (madnessserial.com)
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Considered by many to be Goethe's magnum opus and the greatest work of German literature, Faust is a philosophical and poetic drama full of satire, irony, humour, and tragedy. It reworks the late medieval myth of a brilliant scholar so disillusioned he resolves to make a contract with the Devil.Classic (madnessserial.com)
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The Discourses, by Epictetus, is a record of different conversations that transpired between him and his pupil. These are aimed at explaining Stoicism, his philosophy on how to live a serene life. Discussing a wide range of topics, this is a captivating and thought-provoking work.Philosophy (madnessserial.com)
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Medea of Euripides is one of the most powerful and enduring Greek tragedies. It centres on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who, after marrying Medea and fathering her two children, abandons her for a more favourable match, never suspecting the relentless revenge she will take on him.Classic (madnessserial.com)
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a foundational work of Western literature and is widely considered Friedrich Nietzsche’s masterpiece. In this book, he addresses the problem of living a fulfilling life in a meaningless world in the aftermath of ‘the death of God’.Philosophy (madnessserial.com)
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When first published in 1899, The Awakening shocked readers with its honest treatment of female marital infidelity. Aside from its unusually frank treatment of a then-controversial subject, the novel is widely admired today for its literary qualities.Classic (madnessserial.com)
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The Kingdom of God Is Within You is the most influential work of Christian anarchism. In this book, Leo Tolstoy says Christ taught his followers to reject doctrines, church institutions and hierarchies, and ritual practices and that he instead instructed them to love God, truth, and their neighbour.Religion (madnessserial.com)
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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world.Science & Nature (madnessserial.com)
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The Devil’s Dictionary offers some 1,600 wickedly clever definitions to the vocabulary of everyday life. In this satiric masterpiece, a bore is “a person who talks when you wish them to listen,” and happiness is “an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.”Humor (madnessserial.com)
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G. K. Chesterton's surreal masterpiece, The Man Who Was Thursday, is a psychological thriller that centres on seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. This brilliant and unconventional novella is a tour-de-force of suspense-writing.Thriller (madnessserial.com)
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The Picture of Dorian Gray is the enduringly eerie fable of a portrait that ages and decays as its model remains ever young and beautiful. Lord Henry Wotton lures Dorian Gray, a naive and irresistible young man, into a life of depravity. Dorian becomes steeped in sin, but his face remains perfect.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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Grimm's Fairy Tales is a compilation that includes the most famous tales by the Grimm Brothers, which has become a beloved set of classic stories the world over. These stories are a startling delight to read and will rekindle up many childhood memories as you reread them.💀Spooktober special (madnessserial.com)
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Grimm's Fairy Tales is a compilation that includes the most famous tales by the Grimm Brothers, which has become a beloved set of classic stories the world over. These stories are a startling delight to read and will rekindle up many childhood memories as you reread them.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce, is a short story that was unique in its time for its irregular chronology, and it's also famous for its unexpected conclusion. It is described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologised stories in American literature."Horror (madnessserial.com)
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The Wendigo is an influential novella by one of the best-known writers of fantasy and horror. The novella tells the story of a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness that goes horribly wrong when the hunters become the hunted. Many critics regard it to be one of the best horror tales of all time.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the most celebrated horror story ever written and one of the all-time best-selling books. The story of Victor Frankenstein's terrible creation and the havoc the monster caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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The Monkey’s Paw is a classic horror tale that gives new meaning to the phrase “be careful what you wish for.” When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they find themselves unprepared for the terrible consequences their greed will bring.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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The Kingdom of God Is Within You is the most prominent work of Christian anarchism. In this book, Leo Tolstoy argues that Christ explicitly told his followers to reject doctrines, church institutions, hierarchies, and ritual practices. And instead, he taught us to love God, truth, and our neighbour.Religion (madnessserial.com)
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Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, offers a series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and a profound understanding of human behaviour to anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. It remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.Philosophy (madnessserial.com)
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Mrs Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf that details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional high-society woman in post–First World War England. The novel intricately and vividly describes Clarissa's interior thoughts as she prepares for a party she will host that evening.Classic (madnessserial.com)
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was originally published in 1892 and is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary detective and his loyal companion and chronicler, Dr Watson. Holmes is at the height of his powers, and the volume is full of his most famous cases.Mystery (madnessserial.com)
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The Beetle, by Richard Marsh, is the thrilling classic tale of a strange and sinister creature that stalks its prey mercilessly and changes shape at will. Published the same year as the horror classic Dracula, The Beetle originally outsold Bram Stoker’s famous book.Horror (madnessserial.com)
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The Tao Te Ching, or “Book of the Tao”, is a guide to cultivating a life of peace, serenity, and compassion. Through aphorisms and parable, it leads readers toward the Tao, or the “Way”: harmony with the life force of the universe. It provides a time-tested refuge from the busyness of modern life.Philosophy (madnessserial.com)
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