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  A Room With A View

  E. M. Forster

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  A Room with a View is a 1908 novel by English writer E. M. Forster, about a young woman in the restrained culture of Edwardian-era England. Set in Italy and England, the story is both a romance and a humorous critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century. Merchant Ivory produced an award-winning film adaptation in 1985. 
  The Modern Library ranked A Room with a View 79th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century (1998). 
   
  Edward Morgan Forster OM CH was an English author, best known for his novels, particularly A Room with a View, Howards End, and A Passage to India. He also wrote numerous short stories, essays, speeches, and broadcasts, as well as a limited number of biographies and some pageant plays.

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  Shades A Phantasy - Ukranian...

  Vladimir Korolenko

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  Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko was born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire on 27th July 1853. 
   
  His father died when he was 13 and life was then often struck with bouts of poverty, which resulted in his education being somewhat erratic.   A spell in exile at 23 was followed by another as the politics of the times opposed his volatile but heart-felt passions. 
   
  Writing was also coming to the fore and in 1879 his debut short story telling of a young Narodnik searching for social and spiritual identity, was published. 
   
  In 1881, Korolenko refused to swear allegiance to the new Russian Tsar and was again exiled, this time much farther afield.  He spent the next three years doing manual work, but took time to study local customs and history.  These impressions in exile provided rich material for his writings. 
   
  In 1885 he was allowed to settle in Nizhny, where again he repeatedly questioned the authorities.  That same year ‘Makar's Dream’ established his literary reputation and was part of his first collection ‘Sketches and Stories’, the following year. 
   
  In the early 1890’s when famine struck Central Russia, he went to work on relief missions, collecting donations, supervising the delivery and distribution of food, opening 45 free canteens, all this while writing the graphic reports that would later be published as ‘In the Year of Famine’ in 1893. 
   
  By 1896 despite some psychological disorders, he was well regarded amongst Russian writers and was even a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Throughout his writing career Korolenko was a staunch advocate of human rights, putting that sacred activity above what he called his 'part-time-writing'. 
   
  In the Revolutionary year of 1905, under his editorship, Russkoye Bogatstvo published the Manifest by the Petersburg Soviet of the Workers' deputies. Korolenko was now repeatedly harassed by the authorities, had his flat raided many times and materials confiscated. 
   
  As a lifetime opponent of Tsarism, he guardedly welcomed the Revolution of 1917.  Once the nature of Bolshevism was established, he soon started to criticize it. During the Russian Civil War that ensued, he condemned both the Red Terror and the White Terror.  
   
  Despite suffering from a progressive heart disorder, he collected food packages for children in famine-stricken Moscow and Petrograd as well as organised orphanages and shelters for the homeless.  
   
  Vladimir Korolenko died in Poltava, Ukraine, of the complications of pneumonia on 25th December 1921.  He was 68. 
   
  In this story Korolenko invokes the characters of Socrates and Elpidias who, after their deaths, involve themselves in a debate on God.  This is a tour-de-force of conception and execution.

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  Some of the Rocks Ahead...

  Booker T. Washington

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  Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African American community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. They were newly oppressed in the South by disenfranchisement and the Jim Crow discriminatory laws enacted in the post-Reconstruction Southern states in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  SOME OF THE ROCKS AHEAD: I feel sure that I can be of some degree of service to you to-night, in helping you to anticipate some of the troubles that you are going to meet during the coming year. "Do not look for trouble," is a safe maxim to follow, but it is equally safe to prepare for trouble.

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  The Cricket on the Hearth The...

  Charles Dickens

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  The Cricket on the Heart is a novella by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans, and released 20 December 1845. Dickens began writing the book in October 1845 and finished it by December. Like all of Dickens’s Christmas books, it was published in book form, not as a serial. Dickens described the novel as “quiet and domestic innocent and pretty.” It is subdivided into chapters called “Chirps”, similar to the “Quarters” of The Chimes or the “Staves” of A Christmas Carol. It is the third of Dickens’s five Christmas books, preceded by A Christmas Carol (1843) and The Chimes (1844), and followed by The Battle of Life (1846) and The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain (1848).

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  Portrait of a Lady The - Audiobook

  Henry James, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a profound psychological novel that explores freedom, identity, and the constraints of society through the journey of Isabel Archer — a spirited young American woman traveling through Europe. Eager to live life on her own terms, Isabel turns down conventional marriage offers in pursuit of independence and self-discovery. But when she inherits a fortune, her choices grow more complex, and her idealism is put to the test.Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Europe, the novel masterfully examines themes of manipulation, betrayal, and personal growth. With his signature depth and subtle irony, James crafts an unforgettable portrait of a woman caught between the desire for autonomy and the expectations of the world around her.

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  The Great Gatsby

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Immerse yourself in F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, "The Great Gatsby," now available as an engaging audiobook. Set in the opulent Roaring Twenties, this novel follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his passionate love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, we are drawn into a world of extravagant parties, dazzling wealth, and deep longing. 
  This audiobook captures Fitzgerald's lyrical prose and the vivid depiction of Jazz Age decadence. The narrator's expressive voice brings each character to life, from the enigmatic Gatsby to the charming but shallow Daisy. The nuanced performance enhances the listening experience, making the characters' emotions and the story’s atmosphere even more palpable. 
  "The Great Gatsby" explores the American Dream, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. Fitzgerald’s insight into the human condition and 1920s society makes this novel a compelling study of morality and desire. 
  Whether you're revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, the audiobook format offers a fresh and immersive way to experience Fitzgerald's masterpiece. The rich, evocative language and dynamic narration transport you to Gatsby's lavish world. 
  Perfect for commutes, long drives, or relaxing at home, this audiobook lets you enjoy one of the greatest novels of the 20th century in a convenient and captivating format. Enjoy the grandeur and tragedy of "The Great Gatsby" through your headphones. 
  Start listening to "The Great Gatsby" today!

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