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  Twice Told Tales - The Lost...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first was published in the spring of 1837, and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name. 
   
  Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, from a family long associated with that town. Hawthorne entered Bowdoin College in 1821 and graduated in 1825. He published his first work in 1828, the novel Fanshawe; he later tried to suppress it, feeling it was not equal to the standard of his later work.[He published several short stories in periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The following year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody. He worked at the Boston Custom House and joined Brook Farm, a transcendentalist community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. A political appointment as consul took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return to Concord in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, and was survived by his wife and their three children.

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  Lady Susan

  Jane Austen

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  Delve into the cunning world of "Lady Susan" by Jane Austen, a captivating novella told through a series of letters. The charming yet unscrupulous Lady Susan Vernon weaves a web of flirtation and manipulation, seeking advantageous matches for herself and her daughter. As her scheming unfolds, the characters around her must navigate the fallout of her deceptive games. Austen's sharp wit and incisive social commentary shine through in this enthralling tale of ambition, romance, and intrigue, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and moral ambiguity.

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  Roughing It (Unabridged)

  Mark Twain

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  Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. He wrote it during 1870-71 and published in 1872, as a prequel to his first book The Innocents Abroad (1869). This book tells of Twain's adventures prior to his pleasure cruise related in Innocents Abroad.

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  Benito Cereno

  Herman Melville

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  Benito Cereno is a novella by Herman Melville, a fictionalized account about the revolt on a Spanish slave ship captained by Don Benito Cereno, first published in three installments in Putnam's Monthly in 1855.

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  Childhood Boyhood Youth

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "It is in the moments of solitude that the most profound changes occur within us; it is when we learn to see beyond mere appearances."
  
  Published when Tolstoy was just twenty-three years old, the trilogy, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, was an immediate success, earning notice from other Russian novelists including Ivan Turgenev, who heralded the young Tolstoy as a major up-and-coming figure in Russian literature.
  Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, is a vibrant account of a young person's emerging awareness of the world, himself and the people around him as described through the eyes of its protagonist, Nikolai, the son of a wealthy Russian landowner.
  
  Moving through the innocence of childhood, the emotional turbulence of adolescence and the idealistic aspirations of early adulthood, this work captures the essence of growing up and paints a deeply moving portrait of self-discovery and transformation as Nikolai experiences first love, deep friendships, personal disappointments, and the struggle to define his place in the world.
  
  Rich in themes of love, identity, and existential reflection, this poignant narrative offers profound insights into the universal experiences of youth.
  Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. He is best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, both celebrated for their intricate character development and profound exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature. In his later years, Tolstoy experienced a spiritual awakening which led him to reject materialism and embrace a life of simplicity, seeking to align his life with his beliefs about non-violence and compassion. Tolstoy's legacy endures not only through his literary masterpieces but also through his profound impact on literature and philosophy.

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  Demons Volume 2

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  "Demons" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a gripping political and psychological novel that delves into the chaos of revolutionary ideas and moral decay in 19th-century Russia. The story follows a small provincial town infiltrated by radical ideologies, where a group of nihilists and anarchists sow discord and destruction. Through characters like Stavrogin, a troubled aristocrat, and Pyotr Verkhovensky, a manipulative revolutionary, Dostoyevsky explores themes of faith, freedom, and the dangers of unchecked ideology. As personal and societal tensions escalate, the novel examines the fragility of human morality and the consequences of rejecting traditional values. A masterful blend of suspense and philosophical depth, "Demons" critiques the destructive potential of radicalism while probing the complexities of the human soul.

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