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  Winifred Holtby - A Short Story...

  Winifred Holtby

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  Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire.  
   
  A governess provided her early education before she went to Queen Margaret's School in Scarborough.  After passing the entrance exam for Somerville College, Oxford in 1917, she decided to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in early 1918.  However, soon after her arrival in France, the War ended. 
   
  She returned to study at Oxford and met fellow student Vera Brittain.  After graduating from Oxford, in 1921, Winifred and Vera moved to London, hoping to establish themselves as authors. 
   
  Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known.  Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.   
   
  Winifred was a committed feminist, socialist and pacifist.  She gave many lectures for the League of Nations Union.  She was also active in the Independent Labour Party and was a campaigner for the unionisation of black workers in South Africa. 
   
  In 1931 the symptoms of high blood pressure, recurrent headaches and bouts of lassitude brought forth a diagnosis of Bright's disease.  She was given two years to live and now put all her efforts into what was to become her crowning achievement: South Riding.  Released posthumously it received lavish praise and enormous sales.  Her canon of works tackle difficult subjects head on, many in unusual ways, brimming with verve and usually strong female protagonists. 
   
  Winifred Holtby died on 29th September 1935 in London.  She was 37. 
   
  1 - Winifred Holtby - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Voice of God by Winifred Holtby 
  3 - Truth is Not Sober by Winifred Holtby 
  4 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby 
  5 - The Man Who Hated God by Winifred Holtby 
  6 - Why Herbert Killed His Mother by Winifred Holtby

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  The Garden Lodge

  Willa Cather

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  "The Garden Lodge" is a short story by Willa Cather, first published in 1905. It tells the story of a woman asked by her husband if she would agree to tear down their garden lodge and build a new summer house there instead. She grows nostalgic as she remembers spending fond times there with tenor Raymond d'Esquerre when he was visiting. Although a moderate and no-nonsense woman, the singer rekindled her passion for music during his stay. She had to let go of it after her lazy brother killed himself and her father was crippled with debts. She then proceeds to go to the garden lodge and plays a piece of opera that she played with the tenor the previous summer. However, after a night's sleep she comes around and tells her husband she agrees the lodge should go.

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  The Three Impostors

  Arthur Machen

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  Dive into the shadowy streets of fin-de-siècle London in Arthur Machen's The Three Impostors, a masterful blend of mystery, horror, and the occult. This intricate novel weaves a series of chilling tales within a larger narrative of deception and conspiracy, as three enigmatic strangers pursue a mysterious golden coin with sinister origins. 
  Featuring stories like "The Novel of the White Powder" and "The Novel of the Black Seal," Machen’s work explores forbidden knowledge, ancient evils, and the fragility of reason in the face of the supernatural. A cornerstone of weird fiction, The Three Impostors is a haunting and enigmatic journey into the darker corners of human curiosity and the unknown.

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  Dracula Audiobook

  Bram Stoker, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Dive into the chilling world of gothic horror with Dracula, Bram Stoker's timeless masterpiece. First published in 1897, this epistolary novel takes readers on a journey through diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, weaving a suspenseful tale of fear, love, and the supernatural.The story follows Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor, who travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a property purchase in England. What begins as a professional visit quickly unravels into a nightmarish ordeal as Harker discovers the Count's sinister secret: he is a vampire. Dracula's move to England sets off a desperate battle between good and evil, as Harker, his fiancée Mina, and their allies, led by the enigmatic Professor Van Helsing, strive to stop the vampire's reign of terror.A masterpiece of atmosphere and psychological tension, Dracula explores themes of power, sexuality, and the clash between science and superstition. With its unforgettable characters and haunting imagery, this novel has left an indelible mark on literature and popular culture, defining the vampire mythos for generations.

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  Agnes Grey

  Anne Brontë

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  As Agnes navigates her professional struggles, she also grapples with matters of the heart. Her encounters with Mr. Weston, a curate, and Mr. Hatfield, a wealthy suitor, bring both joy and heartache as she navigates the complexities of love, social class, and personal integrity. Throughout the novel, "Agnes Grey" explores themes of class distinction, gender roles, and the plight of women in Victorian society. Anne Bronte offers a compassionate critique of the treatment of governesses and the limited opportunities available to women of the time. Through Agnes's experiences, the novel examines the importance of individuality, moral integrity, and the pursuit of personal happiness against societal expectations.

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  History of Herodotus The - Book...

  Herodotus, George Rawlinson

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  One of the masterpieces of classical literature, the "Histories" describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colorful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; an account of European lake-dwellers; and far-fetched accounts of dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, the "Histories" offers a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC.
  BOOK 8: URANIA: The Greeks engaged in the sea-service were the following. The Athenians
  furnished a hundred and twenty-seven vessels to the fleet, which were manned in part by the Plataeans, who, though unskilled in such matters, were led by their active and daring spirit to undertake this duty.

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