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  Aristocratic Education - From...

  Stephen Leacock

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  Stephen P H Butler Leacock FRSC was born on the 30th December 1869 in Swanmore, near Southampton, England, the third of eleven children. 
  The family emigrated to Canada in 1876 to live on a 100-acre farm in Sutton, Ontario.  There Leacock was home-schooled and later enrolled into the elite private school Upper Canada College in Toronto.  Academically he was very strong and enrolled at the University of Toronto to study languages and literature.  He left there after his alcoholic father abandoned the family and finances were too stretched to continue his attendance.  He now enrolled in a three-month course at Strathroy Collegiate Institute to become a qualified high school teacher and with it a regular income. 
  Leacock published humorous articles in many Canadian and US magazines but his real passion was economics and political theory.  In 1899 he enrolled for postgraduate studies at the University of Chicago and earned his PhD in 1903. 
  His marriage to Beatrix Hamilton produced a single child 15 years later.  Over time father and son developed a love-hate relationship, partially caused by his son’s diminutive stature of only four feet.  
  He accepted a post at McGill University and kept it until he retired in 1936.  His work ‘Elements of Political Science’, was adopted as a standard textbook for two decades and was also his most profitable.  He now also began public speaking and lecturing.  
  In 1910, he privately printed some articles as ‘Literary Lapses’.  It was then released by a recognised publisher, and he became a commercially successful writer.  His collections of light-hearted whimsy, parody, nonsense, and satire were now frequently published along with biographies and several award-winning volumes on Canada. 
  Politically Leacock was a difficult creature.  He opposed women’s right to vote, was a champion of Empire but advocated social welfare legislation and wealth redistribution, but he often caused friction with his racist views. 
  Leacock has been forgotten as an economist, but it’s often said that in 1911 more people had heard of him than had heard of Canada.  For the decade after 1915 Leacock was the most popular humorist in the English-speaking world. 
  Stephen Leacock died on 28th March 1944 of throat cancer in Toronto, Canada.  He was 74.

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  Ghosts - Audiobook

  Henrik Ibsen, Classic...

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  Ghosts is a controversial three-act play by Henrik Ibsen that confronts taboo subjects such as inherited sin, illness, hypocrisy, and moral decay. Mrs. Alving, the central character, faces the tragic consequences of concealing the truth about her late husband from their son.Shocking for its time, Ghosts challenged the foundations of 19th-century morality and social convention. Its unflinching look at family, duty, and repression continues to provoke and move audiences more than a century later.

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  The Cattle-Dealers

  Anton Chekhov

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  The old man Malakhin, accompanied by his rather useless son Yasha, makes a journey to Saint Petersburg in a freight train with the view of selling his cattle. Everybody around is bent on extorting the money from him. The train driver simply refuses to move the train without being paid, and the uber-conductor has to have his reward too. Malakhin is so distressed as to file a written complaint to the police, still he throws his money around, even on the occasions when this does not seem necessary. Four days later, after having bribed his way to the capital, he sells his starved-out animals, loses a great deal of money but is greatly relieved to see his totally meaningless mission completed.

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  Irish Problem An - From their...

  Somerville & Ross - the writing...

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them are Somerville & Ross - the writing pseudonym for Edith Somerville & Violet Florence Martin Sidney Benson Thorp.

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  Sparks from the Fire - And Other...

  Rosalie Parker

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  "There are many ways to tell a story . . . It is a question of choosing the right one." - "Sparks from the Fire" The stories in Sparks from the Fire explore a wide variety of familiar characters and settings, yet there is always something else a shadow world that haunts, disturbs, and threatens. Sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, recluses and lovers all find themselves shifting between realities: the prosaic and the mystical, even between life and death. The horrors and wonders of these parallel existences are often glimpsed, sometimes revealed, and occasionally overwhelm. These nineteen tales inhabit a terrain in which the uncanny may at any time intrude into everyday life.
  Contents: Breath of Life / Entitlement / Holiday Reading / House Party / Jetsam / Job Start / Messages / Productivity / Sparks from the Fire / The Attempt / The Birdcage / The Bronze Statuette / The Fell Race / Tour Guide / View from a Window / Voluntary Work / War Games / Wing Man / Writers' Retreat.

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  Taming of the Shrew The...

  William Shakespeare

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  Step into the vibrant world of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" (Unabridged), a timeless comedy that continues to delight audiences with its clever humor, sharp wit, and unforgettable characters.This audiobook brings to life the spirited courtship of Petruchio and Katherina in a way you've never heard before. Our narrator's crisp and clear voice captures the essence of Shakespeare's iconic dialogue, transporting you straight to the heart of Padua.Every line, every jest, every heated exchange is delivered with exceptional audio quality, ensuring an immersive listening experience. This rendition stays loyal to the original text, preserving the rhythm and richness of Shakespeare's language while enhancing it with the power of modern audio technology.Whether you're a seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast or discovering his work for the first time, this audiobook is a must-have. It's not just a story, it's an experience - one that will make you laugh, think, and marvel at the Bard's timeless genius.So, sit back, relax, and let the witty banter and romantic antics of "The Taming of the Shrew" entertain you. Order your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey through one of literature's greatest comedies.

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