Anthem - Ayn Rand

"Late Mattia Pascal" by Luigi Pirandello delves into the life of a man who, feeling trapped by societal expectations and his own identity, fakes his own death to escape. This bold act of reinvention l...

2 Sep 8h 41min

Anthem, a thought-provoking novella by Ayn Rand, explores the themes of individuality and collectivism in a dystopian future where the concept of self has been eradicated. This powerful narrative invi...

1 Sep 2h 13min

The early 20th century in Great Britain saw a seismic shift in political awareness especially amongst the working classes. This led to a significant increase in trade union membership and growing supp...

30 Aug 3h 45min

In 1924, the odd and wonderful Weird Tales Magazine published a series of stories written (or ghost-written in at least one instance) by noted illusionist and skeptic Harry Houdini. In addition to the...

29 Aug 3h 42min

"Best Short Stories of 1915" offers a compelling examination of the American short story as it reflects the evolving art form within periodicals of the time. Edited by Edward J. O'Brien, this collecti...

27 Aug 9h 22min

"Anything Once" by Isabel Ostrander tells the story of an unlikely pair of wanderers, the orphan girl Lou and her traveling partner Jim Botts, as they embark on a week-long journey from a rural villag...

26 Aug 3h 3min

Anthem is a powerful dystopian narrative that explores the perils of collectivism and the loss of individuality in a future where humanity has regressed into a dark age. The story highlights the dange...

25 Aug 2h 7min

"Branding Iron" by Katharine Newlin Burt tells the compelling story of Joan Carver, a remarkable woman who leaves her impoverished upbringing in Wyoming to forge her own path in the world. As she navi...

24 Aug 8h 2min