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Why Is Marie Antoinette So Controversial

The article explores the life of Marie Antoinette, challenging the common perception of her as a heartless queen. It highlights her lack of control over her circumstances and her attempts to survive in a turbulent foreign country. The article also discusses her charity work, her role in the French Revolution, and her trial and execution. Ultimately, it raises questions about how monarchs should be judged and the role of personal qualities versus historical circumstances.

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Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

“Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov is a controversial novel that delves into the mind of a middle-aged man obsessed with a 12-year-old girl named Dolores Haze.

Fiction

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells

The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells about a scientist who invents a way to become invisible but struggles with the consequences of his newfound power.

Fiction

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society where women are oppressed and used solely for reproductive purposes.

Fiction

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect and the consequences it has on his life and family.

Fiction

The Castle by Franz Kafka

“The Castle” by Franz Kafka is a surreal and existential novel about a land surveyor named K. who struggles to gain access to a mysterious castle and find his place in a bureaucratic and absurd world.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey tells the story of a man named McMurphy who challenges the oppressive system of a mental institution, inspiring his fellow patients to rebel.

Fiction

The Giver by Lois Lowry

“The Giver” by Lois Lowry is a dystopian novel set in a seemingly perfect society where a young boy named Jonas discovers the dark truth behind their seemingly ideal world.

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Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

“Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier is a suspenseful novel about a young woman who marries a wealthy widower, only to be haunted by his deceased first wife, Rebecca.