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  Agnes Grey

  Anne Brontë

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  When young Agnes Grey’s family falls on hard financial times, she decides to take a job as a governess with the wealthy Bloomfield family, and then later the even-wealthier Murray family. But they are cruel and unkind, and with them Agnes is lonely isolated, and very aware of how vulnerable she is.
   
   
   
  What Agnes wants is happiness and fulfillment, but are they out of reach for her?
   
   
   
  Agnes Grey is Anne Brontë’s first novel and based on the author’s own experiences of the challenges faced by young women born without many opportunities.
   
   

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  Fox and the Cat The - Story Time...

  Brothers Grimm

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  The German tale of four brothers who set out to learn their crafts in the big wide world. When they return home as skilled men; a thief, an astronomer, a hunter, and a tailor their skills are challenged by their father - 'I should like to try what each of you can do in this way.

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  Pride and Prejudice: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jane Austen.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In a world where first impressions often deceive, Pride and Prejudice follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the complexities of society, family, and love in 19th-century England. With sharp wit and keen insight, this timeless novel explores themes of class, reputation, and the transformative power of understanding. As Elizabeth clashes with the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy, both must confront their own prejudices to discover a deeper connection that transcends societal expectations.

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  War and Peace (Book Nine: 1812)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Book 9: 1812: From the close of the year 1811 an intensified arming and concentrating of the forces of Western Europe began, and in 1812 these forces millions of men, reckoning those transporting and feeding the army moved from the west eastwards to the Russian frontier, toward which since 1811 Russian forces had been similarly drawn.

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  True Riches

  Timothy Shay Arthur

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  "True Riches" is a novel written by Timothy Shay Arthur, an American author of the 19th century known for his moralistic tales. The book explores themes of wealth, morality, and the true meaning of riches. It tells the story of individuals who pursue material wealth but ultimately find that true richness lies in virtues such as kindness, generosity, and integrity.

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  Lord Arthur Savile's Crime...

  Oscar Wilde

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  "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime" This story was first published in The Court and Society Review, in late 1887. The main character, Lord Arthur Savile, is introduced by Lady Windermere to Mr Septimus R. Podgers, a chiromantist, who reads his palm and tells him that it is his destiny to be a murderer. Lord Arthur wants to marry, but decides he has no right to do so until he has committed the murder.

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