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Introduction: Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella written by Ayn Rand, a Russian-American author. It was written in 1937 but published in 1946 in the United States. The story starts out with the ordinary life of Equality 7-2521, a six-foot-tall male who had been assigned their designated duties and roles. Despite strict rules that limit…

Introduction:A Tale of Two Cities is the twelfth novel written by Charles Dickens, published in 1859. The novel narrates the political and social aspects of the eighteenth century in both England and France. The book starts its plot with Mr. Lorry and Ms. Manette retrieving Ms. Manette’s father from the Bastille.Plot:Both France and England were…

Introduction: Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams is a young adult novel in stanzas, published in 2024. The book follows a young pianist named Helena who is devastated when her best friend Katrin flees East Germany before the Berlin Wall fell. Lucas, another musician who supports her in achieving her goal of becoming a conductor,…

Introduction: Wuthering Heights is a classic novel by Emily Brontë, published in 1847.  It is known for being the only novel written by Emily Brontë. The book sets its plot in the mansion of Wuthering Heights, where Lockwood seeks shelter. He discovers the famous story of Wuthering Heights, which tells the passionate story of Heathcliff…

Introduction: Starter Villain is a science fiction novel by John Scalzi, published in 2023. The book sets the plot in a unique villainous place on Earth. The book follows the main character, Charlie, who inherits his uncle’s supervillain business after he passes away. He becomes affiliated with the world of spy cats, talking dolphins, and…

Introduction: This book report is for the ten-book reading project. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first trilogy of the Lord of the Rings series, written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, first published in 1954. The novel is the first novel to actually create a whole new world of fantasy. The book introduces the…

Introduction: Little Women is a young adult novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1868. The book is one of the most famous novels worldwide and was adapted into a film in 2019. The book follows the March family with Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, who are poor but happy together. They experienced many memories…

Introduction: Catch-22 is a historical novel by Joseph Heller, published in 1961. This book follows military soldiers in a hospital camp due to injuries during World War II. It shares the story of Yossarian, who makes excuses and lies about staying in the hospital rather than going back to fight for his country. However, even…