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  The History of Mr Polly

  H. G. Wells

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  The History of Mr. Polly is a witty, humane, and deeply reflective novel by H. G. Wells that explores the quiet struggles of ordinary life, personal failure, and the search for meaning. First published in 1910, the novel stands apart from Wells's more famous scientific romances, offering instead a richly observed portrait of a man overwhelmed by the expectations of society and his own limitations.
  
  The story follows Alfred Polly, a restless and good-hearted man whose life is shaped by poor decisions, social pressure, and a persistent sense of dissatisfaction. Trapped in an unhappy marriage and an unfulfilling business, Mr. Polly feels increasingly stifled by the routines and respectability of lower-middle-class English life. His inner world—full of humor, regret, and longing—stands in sharp contrast to the narrow path laid out before him.
  
  As circumstances push Mr. Polly toward desperation, an unexpected turn of events forces him to confront the possibility of change and reinvention. Through Polly's journey, Wells examines themes of personal freedom, social constraint, class anxiety, and the courage it takes to escape a life that feels predetermined.
  
  Combining gentle satire with profound empathy, The History of Mr. Polly is both a critique of social conformity and a celebration of individual resilience. With its memorable protagonist and insightful commentary, the novel remains a timeless exploration of the human desire for dignity, purpose, and a second chance at happiness.

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  The Painted Veil

  William Somerset Maugham

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  The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham is a story about a woman named Kitty, who marries Walter Fane so that she can live out her fantasies of being a lady in a grand household and meet wealthy people. The marriage to Walter Fane only lasts three years because he begins to cheat on her. Kitty leaves him for Shanghai, China to work as a doctor with the Red Cross Society.

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  Sophistication - From their pens...

  Sherwood Anderson

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  Sherwood Anderson was born on 13th September 1876 in Camden, Ohio. 
  When his father’s business failed the family was forced to move on a regular basis before finally settling in Clyde, Ohio.   
  Anderson, one of 7 children, left school at 14 to take a number of jobs to help with the family finances. These were difficult years. 
  He moved to Chicago in search of opportunities before joining the Army for the US-Spanish War of 1898.  He then entered Wittenberg Academy in Springfield, Ohio to complete his education before moving back to Chicago to take up a writing job. 
  In 1904 he married Cornelia Lane, her family had resources and Anderson was keen, with this family backing, to run a business. 
  The early years of their marriage produced 3 children but a nervous breakdown in 1907 and another in 1912, despite his success as a business entrepreneur, resulted in him abandoning his family and deciding that a literary career would be best for him.   
  A move back to Chicago resulted in a job in advertising, a divorce from Cornelia and marriage to Tennessee Mitchell.  
  That same year his first book ‘Windy McPherson’s Son’ was released and in 1919, his most famous book, ‘Winesburg, Ohio’, a collection of short stories about life in an Ohio town was released. 
  Anderson continued to write short stories, novels and non-fiction but his only true bestseller came with ‘Dark Laughter’.  His influence on writers that followed, from Faulkner to Hemingway, was immense. He also married a further two times.   
  Sherwood Anderson died in in Colón, Panama, on the 8th March, 1941. He was 64. An autopsy revealed that a swallowed toothpick had resulted in peritonitis. 
  His headstone epitaph reads ‘Life, Not Death is the Great Adventure.’

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  The Complete Works of William...

  William Shakespeare

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  Own the Entire Spectrum of Human Emotion.
  
  No writer in history has captured the complexity of the human soul quite like William Shakespeare. From the heights of royal ambition to the depths of tragic despair, his words have shaped the English language and defined the art of storytelling for over four centuries. This comprehensive volume brings together every play, every sonnet, and every poem ever penned by the "Bard of Avon."
  
  This collection invites you to explore the pillars of his genius:
  
  The Master of Tragedy: Experience the profound investigations into power, jealousy, and fate that have become the universal standard for dramatic excellence.
  
  The Architecture of Comedy: Delight in the timeless wit of mistaken identities, forest-bound fantasies, and the chaotic nature of love.
  
  The Chronicles of History: Journey through the rise and fall of kings in sweeping epic narratives that blend political intrigue with personal drama.
  
  Lyrical Perfection: Immerse yourself in the most famous sequence of sonnets ever written—a masterclass in rhythm, metaphor, and the exploration of beauty and time.
  
  Whether you are a student of literature, a lover of the stage, or simply someone seeking to understand the roots of modern storytelling, Shakespeare remains the essential voice. His ability to create characters that feel as real today as they did in the 16th century is why he remains the most published author of all time.
  
  Walk the boards with the masters. Buy "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" today and own the foundation of the English language.

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  Difficult People

  Anton Chekhov

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  In "Difficult People," Anton Chekhov focuses on the dysfunctional family of a farmer, whose son Pyotr needs money to return to college in Moscow. The father is miserly and withholding, so a fight breaks out. Pyotr stalks out in misery, then waves cheerfully at a wealthy old woman who drives by in a landau.

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  Turn of the Screw (Educational...

  Henry James, François Gilbert

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  Contains the unabridged audiobook and an educational audio guide.
  
  The ‘Educational Editions’ from Naxos AudioBooks allow listeners to enjoy important works of fiction and learn about their key elements. Each ‘Educational Edition’ combines the unabridged audiobook with an indispensable audio guide that gives background and author detail and explores the book’s themes, structure, key passages and critical perspectives – stimulating content for students and keen listeners wishing to discover more.
  
  Perhaps the most brilliantly successful ghost story ever written, The Turn of the Screw creates a terrifyingly believable impression of children so corrupted by evil that they remain deceptive pictures of innocent beauty. Their governess must struggle alone to confront and exorcise the demons which she believes possess their souls… Published in 1898, the story was immediately met with glowing reviews. It remains one of Henry James’s most popular works.

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