There is 'Dracula' which is in the public domain. This classic vampire story by Bram Stoker is filled with horror elements. The vampire Count Dracula travels to England and starts preying on the local population. It has a very eerie atmosphere and is full of suspense. And also 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which is about a scientist creating a monster that brings chaos and horror.
Another one could be 'The Monkey and the Crocodile'. In this story, a monkey outwits a crocodile. It shows how intelligence can save one from danger. These public domain Hindi stories are great for both children and adults to learn about values and culture.
Another great public domain Hindi story is 'The Lion and the Mouse'. A little mouse accidentally wakes up a sleeping lion. The lion is about to kill the mouse but the mouse pleads for mercy and promises to help the lion one day. Later, when the lion is trapped in a net, the mouse chews through the ropes and frees the lion. This story shows that even the small can be of great help.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great public domain short story. It tells a heartwarming tale of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great one. In this story, the little red hen does all the work to grow and make bread while the other animals refuse to help. It teaches kids about the value of hard work.
One well - known public domain comedy thriller is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It has elements of mystery and horror, but also a certain dark humor. Another could be some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, like 'The Purloined Letter', which has a thrilling plot with some comical undertones in the way the detective outwits the criminal.
Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is often found in public domain magazines. It's a classic horror story about a man driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye. Another one could be 'The Yellow Wallpaper' which delves into the psychological horror of a woman's descent into madness in a confined space.
Sure. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a classic public domain horror novel. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire, Count Dracula. Another one is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. It explores the themes of creation and the consequences of playing God. Also, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson is great. It delves into the duality of human nature.
One well - known public domain spy novel is 'The Thirty - Nine Steps' by John Buchan. It's a classic that follows the adventures of Richard Hannay as he gets caught up in a web of espionage. Another is 'Kim' by Rudyard Kipling, which has elements of spying in the context of colonial India. And 'The Secret Agent' by Joseph Conrad is also a great one, exploring themes of terrorism and espionage in a rather dark and complex way.
One well - known public domain Japanese novel is 'The Tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu. It's considered a classic of Japanese literature and offers deep insights into the Heian period's court life.
One great public domain fantasy novel is 'Beowulf'. It's an epic story filled with battles against monsters like Grendel. Also, 'The King of Elfland's Daughter' is a wonderful choice. It tells a story of a mortal man who marries an elf princess and the consequences that follow in a beautifully written fantasy setting.