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fate versus free will

Books about fate versus free will for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Complete Works of Shakespeare [38 plays, 4 poems, sonnets]

The Complete Works of Shakespeare [38 plays, 4 poems, sonnets]

William Shakespeare

Ages 13–18lovepower and ambition

Cover of Kill me softly

Kill me softly

Sarah Cross

Ages 14–18fairy talescurses and magic

Cover of Works (46)

Works (46)

William Shakespeare

Ages 13–18power and ambitionlove and relationships

Cover of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge [6 stories]

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge [6 stories]

Ambrose Bierce

Ages 14–18death and mortalityfate versus free will

Cover of Numbers

Numbers

Rachel Ward, Rachel Ward

Ages 13–18death and mortalityidentity and self-discovery

Cover of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

Ages 10–18love and romancemagic and wonder