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A masterpiece of nineteenth-century Gothic horror, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein also has the distinction of being the first science-fiction novel. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious young scientist, is consumed by a fanatic desire to create a living being. He fashions an eight-foot creature and succeeds in animating him but, horrified by his visage, perceives his creation to be a monster and frightens him away. The monster, wandering in search of...
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Listen to this collection of celebrated classic cat stories read by an ensemble cast of beloved audiobook readers - including Samuel West, Lorelei King and Imogen Church.
Classic Cat Stories is an anthology that includes fairy tales and fables from the likes of Rudyard Kipling and Charles Perrault as well as comic tales from Saki and E. F. Benson. Cats, of course, have always had a dark and mysterious side which is explored to chilling effect by...
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Rose Macaulay was a fascinating and influential British writer, known for her wit and intellect. She wrote numerous novels, essays and biographies, and she was highly regarded for her versatility as a writer. Her works often explored themes of social change, women's rights and the complexities of human relationships. She had a unique ability to capture the essence of her characters and the world they inhabited, making her a much-admired figure in...
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One of the best known stories - and for some the best - of H. F. Lovecraft confronts the reader with both the then unexplored Antarctic and the origins of many elements of the Cthulhu Mythology.
Professor Dyer, a prominent geologist, learns that a scientific expedition will soon depart for Antarctica following in the footsteps of the journey he himself had made a few years earlier. In the hope of thwarting the expedition, Dyer decides to give a full...
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There is something Platonic in Cavafy's love, which wants him to be not the offspring of Aphrodite but of Pena, and as such, love in Cavafy's man is experienced as deprivation. In the face of this unfulfillment, the poet (re)shapes bodies as instruments of freedom in his otherwise heavy monasticism. While with memory, he takes refuge in the chamber of an ideal past that resists the ravages of time, ensuring the desire for the beautiful, the eternally...
6) Alexander
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This historical fantasy, written by the son of the well-known German novelist Thomas Mann, takes Alexander the Great for its subject, charting his life and career, and examining his obsession with conquest and supremacy, regardless of its effects on his friends and lovers. Written in 1920s Germany in the aftermath of World War I, this timeless story can also be viewed as a fascinating study of power with highly political connotations. Alexander is...
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Excerpt: ""Here, shall we go three in a hansom? "Hansom be hanged! It's a lovely night. Let's walk. "Massey is afraid the loved one will be there before him. "Never fear! A beautiful woman was never yet kept waiting by an Irishman. "Right ye are! And yet there are no men about better worth waiting for," retorted Clarence Massey, amid the laughter of his companions The speakers were three young subalterns, who had been dining in Fitzroy Square with...
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The aging clerk Coimbra no longer believes in much. Not even his long-standing faith in the lottery--"I'm no longer of the age to hope," he admits--is entirely steadfast. He resolves, then, to buy one last ticket, for the drawing for the huge sum of five hundred contos.Translated from Portuguese (Brazil) by Juan LePuenGenre: short storyLength: 5,000 words
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The Real Dope by Ring Lardner is a collection of short stories that provides readers with a candid and often humorous look at life in early 20th-century America. Through a series of vignettes and character sketches, Lardner paints a vivid portrait of everyday life in small-town America, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. From the eccentric characters who populate Main Street to the trials and tribulations of young...
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Excerpt: "Mr. H. G. WELLS brought out some time ago an Outline of History, the object of which was to deny the Christian religion. I examined this production for the benefit of my co-religionists in the columns of certain Catholic papers. I did full justice to Mr. Wells's talents as a writer, but I exposed his ill acquaintance with modern work on Biology, with early Christian writing and tradition, with Christian doctrine itself: and, in general,...
11) Essays on Things
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Excerpt: "At an uncertain hour before dawn in February 1912, as I lay asleep in my room on the top floor of a hotel in the town of Mentone, in Southern France, I was suddenly awakened by the morning star. It was shining with inquisitive splendour directly into my left eye. At that quiet moment, in the last stages of the dying night, this star seemed enormous. It hung out of the velvet sky so far that I thought it was going to fall, and I went out...
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The Council of Seven by J.C. Snaith is a gripping novel that delves into the clandestine world of power, intrigue, and betrayal in early 20th-century England. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the story follows a group of influential figures known as the Council of Seven. Comprised of powerful politicians, wealthy industrialists, and influential members of the aristocracy, the council wields immense power behind the scenes, shaping...
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Excerpt: "Scene-A small, barren coral island on the southern fringe of the Malay Archipelago. The coral sand, blazing white under the full glare of the sun, lifts in the right foreground to a long hummuck a few feet above sea-level. A stunted coco palm rises from the center of this elevation, its bunch of scraggly leaves drooping motionlessly, casting a small circular patch of shadow directly beneath on the ground about the trunk. About a hundred...
14) Big Ballads
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Big Ballads by Ring Lardner is a captivating collection of verse that showcases the author's wit, humor, and keen insight into the human condition. In this anthology, Lardner presents a diverse array of ballads that span a wide range of themes, from love and loss to adventure and absurdity. Through his clever use of rhyme and rhythm, Lardner brings to life a colorful cast of characters and situations, each imbued with its own unique charm and poignancy....
15) Captain Mendonça
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"I felt an acute pain in the top part of my skull; a foreign object went in to the inside of my brain. I know nothing else. I think I fainted. When I came to, the laboratory was empty. Father and daughter had disappeared. I had the impression there was a curtain in front of me. A loud and hoarse voice resounded in my ears."Genre: short storyTranslated from Portuguese (Brazil) by Juan LePuenLength: 8,700 words
16) The Pale Woman
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Máximo, an impoverished young poet and student, inherits a fortune on the unexpected death of his godfather. His own fortunes, however, are not greatly improved.Genre: short storyLength: 5,400 wordsTranslated from Portuguese (Brazil) by Juan LePuen
17) Worth His While
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Worth His While by Amy Ella Blanchard is a charming novel that follows the journey of young Tom Worth, a determined and ambitious boy who sets out to make his mark on the world. The story begins with Tom, a spirited and resourceful lad, growing up in the bustling city of New York in the late 19th century. Despite his humble beginnings, Tom dreams of achieving success and making a name for himself in the world. As Tom navigates the challenges of city...
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Jack Heaton, Gold Seeker by A. Frederick Collins is a riveting adventure novel that follows the exploits of the intrepid protagonist, Jack Heaton, as he embarks on a quest for fortune amidst the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush. Set in the late 19th century, the story begins with Jack Heaton, a determined and resourceful young man, setting out for the goldfields of the Klondike in search of riches and adventure. Eager to make his mark in the world...
19) The Straw
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Excerpt: "The kitchen of the Carmody home on the outskirts of a manufacturing town in Connecticut. On the left, forward, the sink. Farther back, two windows looking out on the yard. In the left corner, rear, the icebox. Immediately to the right of it, in the rear wall, a window opening on the side porch. To the right of this, a china cupboard, and a door leading into the hall where the main front entrance to the house and the stairs to the floor above...
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The Principal Girl by J.C. Snaith is a captivating novel that transports readers to the vibrant world of the theater during the early 20th century. At the heart of the story is the talented actress, Clara Langton, known affectionately as the "Principal Girl" of the popular London theater troupe, The Royal Players. With her grace, charm, and undeniable stage presence, Clara captivates audiences night after night with her stellar performances. As Clara's...
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