Art

From Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita to Raven Leilani's Luster, the texts in this collection investigate themes related to the power and promise of many types of art — from the written word to visual arts such as painting and cinema.

Whatshisface

by Gordon Korman

Publication year 2018

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Relationships: Friendship, Self Discovery, Society: Community, Values/Ideas: Art

Tags Children's Literature, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Humor, Fantasy, Magical Realism

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Where the Dark Stands Still

by A. B. Poranek

Publication year 2024

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Literature, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Values/Ideas: Art, Society: Community

Tags Fantasy, Romance, Gothic Literature

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Why I Write

by George Orwell

Publication year 1946

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Literature, Values/Ideas: Art, Society: Politics & Government, Identity: Language

Tags Politics / Government, History: World, Philosophy, Philosophy, Classic Fiction, Biography

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Wind and Truth

by Brandon Sanderson

Publication year 2024

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Identity: Mental Health, Life/Time: The Future, Life/Time: The Past, Relationships: Family, Society: Nation, Society: Politics & Government, Society: War, Values/Ideas: Art, Values/Ideas: Good & Evil, Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose

Tags Fantasy

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Woman on Fire

by Lisa Barr

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Art, Emotions/Behavior: Memory, Relationships: Family

Tags Historical Fiction, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, WWII / World War II, Modern Classic Fiction, History: World, Arts / Culture

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World War Z

by Max Brooks

Publication year 2006

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Apathy, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Guilt, Emotions/Behavior: Hope, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Life/Time: The Future, Natural World: Environment, Society: Community, Society: Education, Society: Nation, Society: Class, Society: Politics & Government, Society: War, Values/Ideas: Art, Values/Ideas: Fame, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies, Values/Ideas: Beauty, Values/Ideas: Good & Evil, Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Tags Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, Fantasy, Class, Disability, Depression / Suicide, Leadership/Organization/Management, Military / War, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Politics / Government

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War is a horror fiction novel by Max Brooks published in 2006. The book was a critical and commercial success, generally receiving positive reviews and spending several weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. It has sold millions of copies around the world and was subsequently turned into a successful movie starring Brad Pitt, released in 2013, and a highly rated video game, released in... Read World War Z Summary

Yellow Face

by David Henry Hwang

Publication year 2007

Genre Play, Fiction

Themes Identity: Race, Values/Ideas: Equality, Values/Ideas: Art, Society: Immigration

Tags Play: Drama, Play: Comedy / Satire, Auto/Biographical Fiction, Race / Racism, Politics / Government, Education, Education, Asian Literature, Drama / Tragedy, Humor

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You Didn't Hear This From Me

by Kelsey McKinney

Publication year 2025

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Disability, Identity: Femininity, Natural World: Appearance & Reality, Relationships: Friendship, Society: Community, Society: Politics & Government, Values/Ideas: Art, Values/Ideas: Fame, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

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You Go First

by Erin Entrada Kelly

Publication year 2018

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Relationships: Family, Relationships: Friendship, Values/Ideas: Art, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Society: Community

Tags Realistic Fiction, Children's Literature, Bullying, Modern Classic Fiction

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You'll Be the Death of Me

by Karen M. McManus

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Guilt, Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness, Emotions/Behavior: Regret, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Friendship, Society: Class, Values/Ideas: Art, Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal, Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Tags Mystery / Crime Fiction, Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction

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