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  The Yellow Wallpaper - From...

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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  Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born on 3rd July 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, to an unaffectionate mother and a father who abandoned her and her older brother to a life of poverty. 
  Inevitably her schooling was limited and by 15 she had attended seven different schools but received only four years education.  However Charlotte was resourceful and did spend time with her father’s aunts – the suffragist Isabella Beecher Hooker and the ‘Uncle Tom Cabin’s’ author, Harriet Beecher Stowe as well as many hours at the public library studying ancient civilisations. 
  In 1878, she enrolled in classes at the Rhode Island School of Design where she met Martha Luther and they developed a close relationship until Luther married in 1881. Charlotte was devastated and detested romance and love until she met and married the artist Charles Walter Stetson.  
  Their only child, Katharine Beecher Stetson, was born in 1885 but left Charlotte with post-natal depression, then often dismissed as a case of hysteria or nerves.  Unsuited to domestic life she ruptured her life and moved to California with Katherine.  She divorced in 1894 and then sent Katharine east to live with her father and his second wife confirming that his paternal rights be acknowledged and that Katherine establish a relationship with her father. 
  After her mother died in 1893, Charlotte moved back east and became involved with her first cousin, Wall Street attorney, Houghton Gilman who she married in 1900. After his death she moved back to California, where Katherine now lived.   
  Her most popular story is ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ which touched on her own post-partum depression and underlined the need for women to be responsible for their mental and physical well-being, as the narrator is ordered by her husband/doctor to take compete rest in her room where she is isolated and becomes obsessed with the revolting yellow wallpaper.   
  She wrote other notable short stories the best of which we also include.   
  Charlotte lectured widely for social reform, wrote important non-fiction works that questioned our patriarchal system and left a legacy as a leading and positive spokesperson for feminism.  
  She was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in 1932 and, as she wrote in her suicide note and autobiography, she ‘chose chloroform over cancer’    
  Charlotte Perkins Gilman took her own life on 17th August 1935, aged 75, in Pasadena, California.

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  Emma - A soothing reading for...

  Jane Austen

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  Step into the elegant world of "Emma" by Jane Austen, gracefully narrated by Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If sleepless nights or a busy mind are keeping you awake, you've come to the right place. This audiobook is designed to gently guide you into a deep, restful sleep. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth Grace’s calming voice lead you through the charming and witty tale of Emma Woodhouse. Experience the intrigue, romance, and humor as Emma navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery in the quaint village of Highbury. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating soothing content to help you unwind and drift off to sleep. This audiobook offers a slow, gentle narration paired with calming background music, ensuring a peaceful journey into dreamland. 
  If you’re looking for the perfect way to relax after a long day, this is your answer. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Elizabeth’s tranquil narration carry you into the delightful world of "Emma." Wake up refreshed, ready to embrace the day with a sense of elegance and charm.

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  The Outrage - From their pens to...

  Alexander Kuprin

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  Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. 
  At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. 
  Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’.  Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers.  He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev.  
  In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed.  His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance.   
  As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health.  
  The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants.  As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. 
  Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise.   
  In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow.  He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new.  In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated.  Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus.  
  Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.

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  Rainbow Valley

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  "Rainbow Valley" centers around the adventures of the Blythe children - Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, and Shirley - and their imaginative play in the enchanting Rainbow Valley. Living with their father, the new minister of Glen St. Mary, the Blythe kids befriend the Meredith children, whose father is a widower and often absent. Together, they create a world of fun and mischief, while also navigating the challenges of growing up. Lucy Maud Montgomery's exquisite storytelling and her vivid portrayal of childhood innocence and imagination have endeared "Rainbow Valley" to readers of all ages. 
   
  Lucy Maud Montgomery, born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, was a prolific and cherished Canadian author best known for her novel "Anne of Green Gables." Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and rural upbringing, Montgomery created the spirited and imaginative character of Anne Shirley, who quickly became an iconic figure in children's literature. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling, vivid descriptions of Prince Edward Island's landscapes, and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotions endeared her to readers across the globe. Throughout her career, she wrote numerous novels, essays, and short stories, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world. Her timeless works continue to resonate with readers of all ages, inspiring generations to find wonder and beauty in the simplest of things.

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  Deborah - From their pens to...

  Josephine Tey

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  Elizabeth MacKintosh was born on the 25th July 1896 in Inverness, Scotland. 
  After attending Inverness Royal Academy and then the Anstey Physical Training College in Erdington, Birmingham she taught physical training at schools throughout England and Scotland. 
  In 1923, she returned to Inverness to care for her invalid mother. She stayed after her mother's death later that year to keep house for her father.  It was now that she began her literary career and first published in The Westminster Gazette in 1925, under the pseudonym Gordon Daviot.  She continued to write and publish in periodicals until, in 1929, her first novel ‘Kif: An Unvarnished History’ was published to good reviews followed, three months later, by her first mystery novel, ‘The Man in the Queue’.   
  Despite her good fortune and talents her mind was set on writing a play that would receive a West End run.  ‘Richard of Bordeaux’, under the Daviot pseudonym, made its debut in 1932 at the Arts Theatre. 
  In all she completed about a dozen one-act plays and a dozen full-length plays, many with biblical or historical themes, and all with the Daviot pseudonym.  Only four of these plays were produced. 
  Perhaps her best-known books all involve the Scotland Yard Inspector, Alan Grant, and required yet another pseudonym.  This time Josephine Tey. 
  She was intensely private, and during the last months of her life, when she knew she was terminally ill, she avoided all of her friends.   
  Elizabeth Mackintosh died from liver cancer on 13th February 1952 in London.  She was 55.

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  The Monster and Other Stories

  Stephen Crane

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  "The Monster and Other Stories" by Stephen Crane thrusts readers into the heart of human resilience and the societal mirrors that reflect our darkest fears and brightest hopes. Through "The Monster" and accompanying tales, Crane crafts a visceral exploration of bravery, prejudice, and the complexities of human nature. Each narrative is a masterful depiction of life’s trials, showcasing Crane’s sharp insight into the human spirit’s capacity to transcend adversity. A compelling read that challenges perception and evokes deep reflection.

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