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  Poor People

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Both a masterpiece of Russian populist writing and a parody of the entire genre, Poor People is an early example of Dostoevsky’s genius. 
  Written as a series of letters, Poor People is the tragic tale of a petty clerk and his impossible love for a young girl. Longing to help her and her family, he sells everything he can, but his kindness leads him only into more desperate poverty, and ultimately into debauchery. As a typical “man of the underground,” he serves as the embodiment of the belief that happiness can only be achieved with riches. 
  This work is remarkable for its vivid characterizations, especially of Dievushkin, the clerk, solely by means of his letters to the young girl and her answers to him.

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  The Raid - From their pens to...

  Alun Lewis

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  Alun Lewis was born on the 1st July 1915 in Cwmaman in South Wales. 
  He studied history at Aberystwyth and Manchester Universities before beginning a career as a teacher. 
  In 1940, despite his pacifism, he enlisted to serve in the Royal Engineers and later received a commission in the South Wales Borderers. 
  His first poetry collection ‘Raider’s Dawn’ was published in 1942 as was his short story collection ‘The Last Inspection’.  Both brought him critical acclaim and an admiring audience. 
  Later that year he was posted to India where his conscience and morality wrestled with suffering and poverty that so was so evident all around him. 
  Alun Lewis died on the 5th March 1944 in Rakhine, Myanmar, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, that was officially declared accidental.  He was 28.  
  His second poetry collection, ‘Ha! Ha! Among the Trumpets’, was published posthumously in 1945.

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  The Case of Vincent Pyrwhtt -...

  Barry Pain

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  Barry Eric Odell Pain was born at 3 Sydney Street in Cambridge on 28th September 1864. He was one of 4 children. 
  He was educated at Sedbergh School and then Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. 
  In 1889, Cornhill Magazine published his short story ‘The Hundred Gates’.  This opened the way for Pain to advance his literary career on several fronts. He became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as joining the staff of both the Daily Chronicle and Black and White.  
  Pain was also a noted and prominent contributor to The Granta and from 1896 to 1928 a regular contributor to the Windsor Magazine. 
  It is often said that Pain was discovered by Robert Louis Stevenson, who compared his work to that of Guy de Maupassant.  It’s an apt comparison. Pain was a master of disturbing prose but was also able to inject parody and light comedy into many of his works.  A simple premise could in his hands suddenly expand into a world very real but somehow emotionally fraught and on the very edge of darkness. 
  Barry Pain died on 5th May 1928 in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

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  Anne of Green Gables

  Lucy Montgomery

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  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is the enchanting story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan who unexpectedly finds a home with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in the picturesque village of Avonlea. Initially wanting a boy to help with farm work, the Cuthberts quickly fall under Anne's spell. As Anne navigates school, friendships, and the trials of growing up, her vibrant personality and boundless optimism transform the lives of those around her, creating a timeless classic filled with charm and heart.

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  The Voyage Out

  Virginia Woolf

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  '"I want to write a novel about Silence," he said; "the things people don't say."'
  
  Virginia Woolf's inspired debut novel, The Voyage Out, charts a moving journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of an expedition to South America.
  
  First published in 1915, this remarkable work introduces readers to Woolf's unique narrative voice, foreshadowing the stylistic brilliance that would later define her masterpieces. At its heart is Rachel Vinrace, a young woman embarking on a sea voyage that becomes a profound exploration of identity, love, and the fragile boundaries between freedom and convention. Through innovative prose and keen psychological insight, Woolf captures both the beauty and unease of the human experience. By turns satirical, poignant and quietly devastating, The Voyage Out is an extraordinary meditation on youth, society and purpose.
  Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941) was one of the most significant novelists of the twentieth century. A modernist writer and progressive thinker, she is known for her stream of consciousness narrative style and influence on feminist criticism. Her works have been translated into over fifty languages and are widely read and adapted to this day.

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  The Turn of the Screw

  Henry James

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  "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic novella written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young governess who is assigned to care for two orphaned children at a remote English estate called Bly, where strange and unsettling events occur, raising questions about both the environment and the children themselves. 
  At the beginning of the novella, a group of friends gathers around a fire on Christmas Eve. During their conversation, they discuss ghostly experiences. One of the members, Douglas, hints at a chilling tale involving two children and a dreadful apparition that appeared to them. This sets the stage for the governess's recounting of her experiences at Bly. 
  Upon her arrival at the estate, she is captivated by the beauty of the children, Miles and Flora. However, beneath this charm lies an unsettling tension, particularly related to the previous governess, who died under mysterious circumstances. The opening sequence effectively builds an atmosphere of suspense, promising a haunting exploration of innocence, corrupted motives, and the supernatural.

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