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  The Prelude

  William Wordsworth

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  Among monuments of narrative poetry, The Prelude; or, Growth of a Poet's Mind, by William Wordsworth, occupies a unique place. Wordsworth published the first version of the poem in 1798, but continued to work on it for the rest of his life. The final version, which is the subject of this recording, was published posthumously in 1850, by Wordworth’s widow, Mary.The Prelude is the first major narrative poem in European literature which deals solely with the spiritual journey of the author. In this respect the only predecessor to which it can be compared in Dante’s Divine Comedy, which is similarly a journey from personal confusion to certitude, from ignorance to realization. However, Dante starts his journey at the age of 35, and, through a lengthy rite of passage, involving both moral and intellectual purification, arrives at a state of illumination that he is not really able to describe. In The Prelude, on the other hand, illumination appears as the background on which the story is inscribed. Wordsworth is really no wiser at the end of his journey than he was at the start, but appears more accepting of the inexorable and sometimes bewildering fluctuations in the flow of human life. Despite Wordsworth’s occasional graceful genuflection to Providence, the poem has a secularity which would have been anathema to a writer like Dante, ensconced in the theocratic fastness of the Middle Ages.The tone of the Prelude is gentle and reflective. Almost completely absent are the crashing cadences of narrative poems like the Aeneid and Paradise Lost, and there is nothing to match the terrible and multifarious griefs endured by so many characters in Dante’s Inferno. Wordsworth led an unheroic life, made remarkable by intensity of observation rather than incident. This is not to suggest that Wordsworth was unfamiliar with either grief or difficulty, but rather that he could accommodate such troubles in his view of life, which seems never to have quite lost its lustre.The Prelude may be considered as Wordsworth’s crowning achievement, and one not really matched by any other poet. Despite the poem’s intractably self-referential nature, Wordsworth does not come across as either vain or tedious. The avoidance of tedium is largely due to his incomparable versification, which is a shining example of “the art which conceals art.” Nor are we tempted to see Wordsworth as unduly self-centred, because he communicates the potential glory of everyday events in a way that the reader (or listener) is drawn to share them. A hundred years before T.S.Eliot Wordsworth had arrived “'where we started “ and had “known that place for the first time.” (Summary by Algy Pug)

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  10 Ways We Can Advance Social...

  Hannibal B. Johnson

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  Social justice matters because we—each of us—matter. Unless we learn to co-exist as equals, we will never live optimally. To denigrate any one of us is to demean all of us. 
  Absent the wholesale embrace of social justice, we risk succumbing to human tendencies to stereotype, "otherize," and scapegoat. Those tendencies, left unchecked, lead to horrific ends. 
  When we see ourselves in others, we understand that our shared humanity eclipses all else. Through our disagreements, we must never doubt the dignity and worth of the other. 
  Certain facts and factors that cause misalignments in the social order—inequality and inequity—social injustice—but there are ways to intervene and interrupt them. This book offers 10 ways we can advance social justice.   
  We pay a cost for failing to internalize and act upon history's lessons. For example, our history teems with examples of fractious relations among racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and an overarching white supremacist ideology that places some at an advantage at the expense of others. Recognizing our shared humanity—and the power of "we"—and rectifying disparities and inequities are among the chief aims of social justice initiatives. 
  Achieving social justice is an aspirational pursuit—an ongoing journey that can be fraught with peril and disappointment. It is nonetheless an odyssey worth taking—a quest so many of us have no choice but to embrace. Introspection, engagement, and advocacy are essential stops along the way. 

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  Life in the Confederate Army -...

  William Watson

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  Life in the Confederate Army is a firsthand account of a Confederate State Army solider William Watson. The book was written shortly after the war and it chronicles author's army life.Watsonjoined the local Rifle Volunteers, and when the Civil War broke out enlisted in the Confederate Army. As a sergeant in the 3rd Louisiana Infantry the author served in a number of military campaigns with the regiment. He was an eye witness and participant of Oak Hills, Pea Ridge and Beechgrove battles.

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  Infanta - The Short Remarkable...

  Magdalena S. Sánchez

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  The first full biography of Catalina Micaela, infanta of Spain and duchess of Savoy Catalina Micaela was the younger daughter of Philip II and granddaughter of Catherine de Medici. Aged just seventeen, Catalina married Carlo I, duke of Savoy, and moved from the royal court in Madrid to Turin to begin a new life as a duchess. Overlooked by historians and little known today, Catalina was nonetheless a key figure in sixteenth-century Europe. A woman of intelligence, forceful personality, and strong feeling, she energetically and effectively governed her husband's dukedom during his long absences from Turin on military campaigns. In this widely researched account, Magdalena Sánchez traces Catalina's life from her childhood to her early death shortly after giving birth to her tenth child. Drawing on thousands of letters Catalina exchanged with her husband, Sánchez paints an intimate portrait of a young Spanish woman adapting to a new husband, a new land, and the demands of governance.

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  Wife Sandwich - Older Woman...

  Giselle Renarde

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  When I first met Steve, the attraction was instantaneous. It didn't matter that he was a much older man. In fact, I think that's one of the reasons I liked him so much. When his wife found out we were having an affair, I thought she was going to kill me. Boy, was I wrong! Turned out she wanted to get into bed with us! 
  Erotica. For Mature Audiences.

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  Jealousy and Attachment Theory -...

  Jules Lacroix

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  Jealousy and Attachment Theory: Unraveling the Psychology of Insecurity and Possessiveness 
  Jealousy, often seen as the shadow of love, has intrigued scholars, poets, and individuals alike for centuries. In this audiobook, we delve deep into the realms of psychology to understand the roots of jealousy and how it intertwines with our attachment patterns. 
  Drawing from the rich tapestry of attachment theory, we explore the profound connections between the ways we bond with others and the emotions that often hold us hostage. With clarity and empathy, we reveal the mechanisms that fuel feelings of insecurity and possessiveness in our relationships. 
  Through insightful analysis and real-world examples, 'Jealousy and Attachment Theory' equips you with the knowledge and self-awareness needed to navigate the complexities of human connections. Whether you're seeking to unravel your own emotional struggles or gain a deeper understanding of the jealousy that may touch your life, this audiobook provides a roadmap to untangle the threads of attachment, love, and fear. Join us in exploring the fascinating landscape of emotions and the psychology behind jealousy, and learn how to build healthier, more secure relationships.

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