Washington Irving, Bram Stoker, Thomas Hardy, D.H. Lawrence, Kate Chopin: five different authors, all from different backgrounds, but with one thing in common, the theme of freedom. The common thread that connects these stories is the protagonists' wish to have the freedom to live their life as they want. In each story, this theme is presented in a different way. Some stories are ironic and will make you laugh. Others will make you feel sorry for the protagonists as they try to fight against those who are responsible for their loss of freedom.
