Story of two widowed sisters in a small Bay Province house. Sisters mourn their husbands' deaths during Canadian warfare. Innkeeper Goodman Parker delivers news of their husbands' survival. Sister Mary initially resists but later experiences joy. Mary awakens to find her husband alive and well
Daedalus built a labyrinth for King Minos to imprison the Minotaur. Daedalus and his son Icarus escaped using wings made from feathers and beeswax. Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too low or too close to the sun. Icarus disobeyed his father's warnings, causing his wings to melt. He fell into the sea and drowned, naming the nearby island Icaria
Written between 1937 and 1949 as sequel to The Hobbit. Tolkien drew heavily from philology, mythology, and personal experiences. Contains over 60 pieces of poetry and extensive appendices. Originally intended as single volume, published in three volumes in 1954-1955
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote novel in 1924 after moving to French Riviera. Inspired by Fitzgerald's youth romance with Ginevra King. Novel set in 1922 on Long Island during Jazz Age. Fitzgerald's first draft featured "Winter Dreams" as first attempt
Daniel Defoe's novel was published in 1719, running through four editions before year's end. Story follows Robinson Crusoe's 28-year survival on desert island near Venezuela. Some believe it's based on Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk's experiences
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