Edith Wharton’s “The Age of Innocence” critiqued the life of New York City’s elite and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921.

Fanny Fern, whose real name was Sara Payson Willis (1811-1872), achieved remarkable success as a writer in the mid-19th century. Her newspaper columns were famous for their humor, social commentary, and general success. Fern’s success helped prove that writing could be a lucrative career as an early feminist writer and that women could succeed in journalism.

Amidst the chaos and planned destruction of democracy in America, Sun Tzŭ’s ancient text, The Art of War, gives good advice.

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), set out to collect and preserve authentic folktales of their Germanic culture. Later they published and improved them over seven editions.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a feminist author, activist, & lecturer. Her works, such as “The Yellow Wallpaper." challenged norms.

"The Velveteen Rabbit" is a heart-warming children’s book, written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson.

The Knave of Hearts is a one-act play by Louise Saunders, and illustrated by Maxfield Parrish.

The story follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, and Toad, as they explore themes of friendship and the longing for freedom.

A famed Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) wrote tales of vivid adventure, such as Treasure Island.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre....

The Secret Garden, a beloved children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, was first published in 1911.