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He is Providence: An H. P. Lovecraft Primer & 5 Stories Free to Read Online
He is Providence: An H. P. Lovecraft Primer & 5 Stories Free to Read Online
By Benjamin Welton
May 29, 2014

We look back on the five stories that best represent the nihilistic mythology of H. P. Lovecraft.

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Chekhov of the Suburbs: 5 Great John Cheever Works You Can Read Online for Free
Chekhov of the Suburbs: 5 Great John Cheever Works You Can Read Online for Free
By Freddie Moore
May 27, 2014

In celebration of what would be John Cheever’s 102nd birthday, we’re sharing five free reads that flaunt what he was known for: the short story.

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15 Fantastic Audiobooks Available for Free Online
15 Fantastic Audiobooks Available for Free Online
By Jake Flanagin
March 06, 2014

Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, F. Scott Fitzgerald — it’s all here for the taking.

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10 Unfinished Classics You Can Read Free Online
10 Unfinished Classics You Can Read Free Online
By Patrick Kilkelly
February 24, 2014

On the 162nd anniversary of Gogol destroying his own work, we examine a few of the novels and poems left incomplete by their authors.

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A War Correspondent’s Work: 5 Great Free Books by Richard Harding Davis
A War Correspondent’s Work: 5 Great Free Books by Richard Harding Davis
By Benjamin Welton
January 22, 2014

Though little recognized today, Davis paved the way for literary-minded journalists from the 1930s on. These are five of his best books, which you can read for free online.

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