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  The Tragedy of a Comic Song -...

  Leonard Merrick

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Walter Besant.

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  Stephen Archer - From their pens...

  George MacDonald

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  George MacDonald was born on December 10th 1824 at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.  
  The MacDonald family had proud and long historical roots. His father, was a farmer, was a direct descendant of one of the families that suffered in the infamous massacre of 1692 when the Campbells set upon the MacDonalds. 
  George grew up with the Congregational Church, with its atmosphere of Calvinism to which George never really attached himself. A story often told is that the young George on hearing that life was already mapped out and pre-destined burst into tears and was only comforted by the re-assurance that he was one of the elect. 
  When he was only 8, his mother Helen died. His father re-married 7 years later in 1839. The next year George was successful in obtaining a bursary to study at King’s College in Aberdeen and from which he also received his M.A.  
  In 1846 George was first published, anonymously, but his poem was there in print in the Scottish Congregational Magazine. 
  In 1848 he attended Highbury Theological College to study for the Congregational ministry.  That same year he became engaged to Louisa Powell. An enduring relationship that would see them as life long companions coupled with a marriage of over fifty years. 
  By 1850 George was appointed as the pastor of Trinity Congregational Church in Arundel. His sermons were however sometimes at odds with the Church and their more segmented views.  
  It is also at this time that George’s health becomes a major concern.  In November he suffered what would be termed ‘a severe haemorrhage’.  However Louisa was by his side and her support and nursing ensured his recovery. 
  On March 8th 1851 George and Louisa married.  As a Christmas gift to friends later that year he had printed his translation of Twelve of the Spiritual Songs of Novalis. 
  The year of 1852 started on a very bright note with the birth of his daughter on January 4th – Lilia.  
  Meanwhile George preached that with God’s universal love and the possibility that none would, ultimately, fail to unite with God were deemed to be almost heretical by the Church elders and as a punishment his salary was cut in half in June of 1852. 
  In May 1853 George could no longer reconcile with the Church’s demands and he resigned from the pulpit. Interestingly in his later novels, such as Robert Falconer and Lilith, there is common theme for distaste at the idea that God's electing love is limited to some and denied to others running through. 
  Happier news for 1853 was the birth of his daughter Mary Josephine born on July 23rd. 
  And with this the family decided to move to Manchester where he continued his ministerial work but his health again deteriorated. Another daughter, Caroline Grace was born on September 16th 1854.  In 1855 his collection of poems ‘Within and Without’ was published.  
  On 20th January 1856 his son Greville was born. The year brought further good news when Lady Byron decided to become his patron. However his health once more deteriorated and the family moved to Algiers to recuperate over the winter. 
  The following spring he was back in London and teaching at the University of London. 
  On August 31st 1857 a fourth daughter, Irene, was born and the family decided to settle in Hastings. 
  1858 brought bitter sweet times. His brother and Father both died but another daughter, Winifrid Louisa was born and his classic work ‘Phantastes’ was published. 
  The following year, 1859, George returned again to London and became the Professor of English Literature at Bedford College. 
  The following few years brought several more children into the ever growing family and a growing literary reputation. 
  In 1869 George accepted the editorship of Good Words for the Young and embarked on a lecture tour of Scotland. 
  In 1871 ‘At the Back of the North Wind’ was published followed by such other classics as Wilfrid Cumbermede, The Princess and the Goblin and in 1876, Exotics. 
  In 1877 came the beginning of a new chapter in

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  Her Lover

  Maxim Gorky

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  Her Lover is a short story by Russian writer Maxim Gorky. Debates three views. The first one is human loneliness, lack of communication, fragmented and lost identity in modern industrialized Russian society, which was actually a general view in the early decades of the twentieth century. Secondly, Gorky endows his fictional character Teresa with the Romantic energy which enables her to survive her misery and loneliness by inventing an imaginary lover. Finally, the paper examines the views of prejudice and "self-sufficiency" which put serious hurdles before real communication and thus cause the spiritual and moral decay in social life and relationships.Famous Novels of the author Maxim Gorky: Goremyka Pavel, Published in English as Orphan Paul, Foma Gordeyev, Three of Them,  Also translated as Three Men, The Mother, The Life of a Useless Man,  A Confession, Okurov City, The Life of Matvei Kozhemyakin, The Artamonov Business, Life of Klim Samgin.

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  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Mark Twain

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  "Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and a body ain't got no business doing wrong when he ain't ignorant and knows better."
  
  Regarded as one of the greats of American Literature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) follows the journey of spirited young Huck Finn, who escapes his drunkard father and the confines of his oppressive life by faking his own death and setting off on a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, an enslaved man seeking freedom from the bonds of slavery.
  
  Together, they embark on a daring journey, encountering a variety of characters and situations, from crafty conmen to slave-hunters and feuding families, that challenge Huck's understanding of morality, friendship, and society. Through Huck's eyes, Twain explores themes of race, identity, and social justice, offering a satirical yet poignant critique of the American South before the Civil War.
  
  At once a thrilling adventure and a profound exploration of human nature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn had a wide-ranging influence on the development of American literature, and Twain is often credited with pioneering the use of realism through his depiction of dialects and local colour, which set a new standard of authenticity in American storytelling.
  
  Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain (1835–1910), grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River, and his early experiences inspired many of his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Widely celebrated as America's greatest humorist, Twain captured the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, and his sharp wit, keen eye for human nature, and gift for storytelling made him not only a beloved novelist but also a popular lecturer and essayist.
  
  Twain's innovative style, character-driven storytelling and ability to interweave humour with profound social critique laid the groundwork for modern American literature and has inspired countless authors, including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Indeed, Hemingway famously declared that "all modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn."
  Please note that this story includes language and stereotypical character portrayals that reflect the time at which it was written.

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  Mrs Dalloway

  Virginia Woolf

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  What can a single day reveal about an entire life?
  
  First published in 1925, Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf is a landmark novel of modernist literature. Set over the course of one June day in post-World War I London, the story follows Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for an evening party—while her thoughts, memories, and emotions unfold in rich, flowing detail.
  
  Through Woolf's innovative stream-of-consciousness style, the novel moves seamlessly between characters, revealing hidden fears, private joys, and the lingering impact of trauma and time. Alongside Clarissa's reflections runs the story of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran struggling with psychological wounds, creating a powerful meditation on life, death, and human connection.
  
  This timeless classic explores themes of identity, mental health, love, aging, and the unseen lives people carry within them.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll experience:
  
  One of the defining works of literary modernism
  
  Woolf's groundbreaking narrative technique
  
  Deep psychological insight into ordinary lives
  
  A poignant portrait of society after war
  
  Widely studied in universities and celebrated for its artistry, Mrs Dalloway remains essential reading for anyone interested in classic literature, feminist writing, or the evolution of the modern novel.
  
  Enter a single day that contains a lifetime. Buy now and experience one of Virginia Woolf's greatest achievements.

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  The Poor Clare

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  Originally written for Charles Dickens’ Household Words magazine, The Poor Clare is a dark, gothic short novel of thwarted love and a family curse that vividly illustrates the social tensions of Victorian England. 
  The intentional killing of a woman’s dog unleashes a torrent of rage. In her desire for revenge, the woman curses the dog’s killer: All that the murderer loves most, he will lose. 
  This haunting tale brilliantly demonstrates Elizabeth Gaskell’s understanding of the tensions between Catholics and Protestants and the harsh realities of class society.

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