Despite its short length-fewer than 300 words-Abraham Lincoln's speech is considered one of the greatest in American history. Lincoln delivered the speech during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863. Speaking for just over two minutes, Lincoln reminded listeners of the Declaration of Independence's principles of equality. While at first affirming that the American...

A new friend gives Hans and his sister Gretel enough money for one pair of ice skates, so Hans insists that Gretel enter the grand competition for silver skates, while he seeks the great doctor who consents to try to restore their father's memory.

Sonnets from the Portuguese (1850) is a collection of sonnets by English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Written between 1845 and 1846, Sonnets from the Portuguese is a series of love poems written by Browning to her husband, the prominent Victorian poet Robert Browning. Although Elizabeth was initially unsure of the poems, Robert encouraged their publication, suggesting she title them to make readers believe they were translations and not personal...