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  Code Noir - Fictions

  Canisia Lubrin, Christina Sharpe

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  "Code Noir is storytelling at its deepest and most intimate. These stories are magic and you must enter them as if you, too, are wondrous." —Dionne Brand, author of Nomenclature, Theory, and Map to the Door of No Return 
   
   
   
  Canisia Lubrin's debut fiction is that rare work of art—a brilliant, startlingly original book that combines immense literary and political force. Its structure, deceptively simple, is based on the infamous Code Noir, a set of real historical decrees originally passed in 1685 by King Louis XIV of France defining the conditions of slavery in the French colonial empire. The original code had fifty-nine articles; Code Noir has fifty-nine linked fictions—vivid, unforgettable, multilayered fragments filled with globe-wise characters who desire to live beyond the ruins of the past. 
   
   
   
  With a foreword by Christina Sharpe, Code Noir ranges in style from contemporary realism to dystopian literature, from futuristic fantasy to historical fiction. This inventive, shape-shifting braid of narratives exists far beyond the boundaries of an official decree.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jack...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  Americans have vivid, colourful and mesmerising imaginations.  On the flip side they are equally adept at Realism.  In this volume their famed authors explore short stories that bring us up close and personal to reality. 
   
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - American Realism - An Introduction 
  2 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  3 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 
  4 - The Furnished Room by O Henry 
  5 - The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane 
  6 - The Storm by Kate Chopin 
  7 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  8 - The Luck of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte 
  9 - A New England Nun by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 
  10 - Hands by Sherwood Anderson 
  11 - A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett

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  Maggie: A Girl of the Streets

  Stephen Crane

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  This powerful audiobook is a stunning tribute to the power of language and the beauty of great literature, transporting listeners deep into the heart of turn-of-the-century New York City and the lives of those who struggled to survive in its teeming streets. With expert pacing, rich characterizations, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human heart, Ryan Hughes brings to life one of the most enduring and unforgettable works of American literature, revealing the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience. 
  As you listen to "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," you will be transported to a world of grit, danger, and possibility, where the power of the human spirit shines through even in the most challenging of circumstances. Through Crane's vivid descriptions of life in the slums, you will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Bowery and the Lower East Side, and gain a deep appreciation for the struggles faced by those on the margins of society. Whether you are a longtime fan of "Maggie" or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook is the perfect way to experience the enduring appeal of this American classic. 
  So sit back, relax, and join us on a journey into the heart of "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," brought to life through the power of sound and the art of storytelling. With Ryan Hughes' expert narration and The Sounding Page's immersive sound design, you will discover the enduring power of great literature and the unyielding spirit of the human heart. Get ready to experience the power of the spoken word as you step back into a world that is both specific and universal, and discover for yourself the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience.

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  Anna Karenina part 1 - Step into...

  graf Leo Tolstoy

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  "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." 
  In the aristocratic circles of 19th-century Russia, the veneer of high society hides turbulent secrets and shattered vows. The Oblonsky household is plunged into chaos when a devastating affair is brought to light, unraveling a fragile marriage and sending scandalous ripples through Moscow's elite. Amidst this turmoil arrives Konstantin Levin, a soulful country landowner whose heart belongs to the captivating young Princess Kitty Shtcherbatskaya. But Kitty's eyes are drawn to the dazzling and wealthy Count Vronsky, setting the stage for a poignant clash between earnest devotion and intoxicating societal charm. As destinies intertwine across grand ballrooms and snowy landscapes, the agonizing choices of these star-crossed figures will forever alter the course of their lives. 
  Why you will love this: Fans of Literary Fiction will be instantly mesmerized by this legendary tale of romance, betrayal, and existential longing. If you love deep character studies, atmospheric historical settings, the agonizing tension of forbidden love tropes, and the sweeping drama of Russian classics, this breathtaking production offers an unforgettable journey into the human condition. 
  About the Author: graf Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) is universally recognized as one of the greatest novelists in the history of literature. Renowned for his vivid realism, philosophical depth, and unparalleled psychological insight, his epic works continue to define the pinnacle of narrative fiction across the globe.

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  Nuremberg Mississippi

  Melvin E. Edwards

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  In 1965, in a small Mississippi town where order is prized and rules are followed without question, a man waits for a bus. 
   
  What happens next seems routine -- an arrest, a charge, a trial conducted according to the law. The paperwork is complete. The procedures are correct. The officials involved believe they are simply doing their jobs. 
   
  But beneath the surface of professionalism and politeness lies a deeper question: What happens when the law itself becomes the instrument of injustice? 
   
  Nuremberg, Mississippi follows Attorney Silas Thomas Thorn III, a man who has built his life on the belief that predictability is fairness and that the stability of the legal system depends on obedience to established rules. When a seemingly minor case begins to expose contradictions within that system, Thorn is forced into a moral reckoning that challenges everything he has trusted-his training, his community, and his own sense of duty. 
   
  As the proceedings unfold, the town's institutions -- courts, law enforcement, civic leaders, and ordinary citizens -- move forward with quiet confidence. No one raises their voice. No one breaks the rules. Yet step by step, the machinery of justice produces an outcome that feels increasingly difficult to defend. 
   
  Drawing inspiration from the moral questions raised during the post-World War II Nuremberg trials, the novel examines how harm can emerge not from hatred or malice, but from routine decisions made by reasonable people acting within a system designed to appear fair.

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  Brian Fitz-Count - A Story of...

  A. D. Crake

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  England during the Anarchy, when Stephen and Matilda tore the country apart for nineteen years and, the chronicle says, Christ and his saints slept: Wallingford Castle under siege, Dorchester Abbey, and a lord who keeps faith when keeping it costs everything. Crake was a clergyman and schoolmaster who wrote history for the young and got the charters right; the siege is real and so is Brian Fitz-Count. Fifty-five plates, from Munch's figures on the bridge to Girtin's and Sandby's castle views at Pevensey and Windsor, give the medieval strongholds and river crossings of the story their later faces.

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