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  Wireless - A rare Kipling...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai, India on 30th December 1865.   
   
  As was the custom in those days, he and his sister were sent back to England when he was 5.  The ill-treatment and cruelty by the Portsmouth couple they boarded with Kipling said contributed to the onset of his literary life.  
   
  At 16 he returned to India to work on a local paper where he was soon contributing and writing.  It also exposed him to the issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work.  
   
  In 1886, his ‘Departmental Ditties’, collection of verse appeared in print followed by 39 short stories for his newspaper over only 8 months.  These were then published as ‘Plain Tales from the Hills’, shortly after his 22nd birthday.  
   
  He continued his prolific pace of writing before being dismissed in a dispute and, taking his pay-off and the profits from the sale of some publishing rights, decided to return to London, travelling via Rangoon, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, all the while writing articles, and arriving at Liverpool in October 1889. 
   
  Over the next two years he saw further works published as books and in magazines, as well as a nervous breakdown for which he was prescribed a sea voyage, to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India.  
   
  Happier times came with marriage to Caroline Starr Balestier in January 1892.  The honeymoon began in Vermont and ended in Yokahama where they heard their bank had failed.  They returned to Vermont and settled.  Caroline was now pregnant and he was planning the ‘Jungle Books’.  
   
  A failed arbitration between the US and England resulted in an argument between Caroline’s brother and Kipling, and then his arrest.  At the hearing he was mortified by the exposure of his private life and after settling the matter they returned to England and life in Torquay.  ‘Kim’ was published in 1902, and ‘Just So Stories for Little Children’, a year later.  
   
  In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with the citation “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterise the creations of this world-famous author”.   
   
  When the Great War erupted, he scorned those who refused conscription.  His son enlisted and was killed at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, at 18, an exploding shell had ripped his face apart.  This death inspired Kipling’s writing thereafter, but the tragedy broke his life and by 1930 his prolific pen had almost ceased. 
   
  Rudyard Kipling died on 18th January 1936 from a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He was 70.  His ashes are buried at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.

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  The Montezuma Emerald

  Rodrigues Ottolengui

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  Rodrigues Ottolengui was an American writer and pioneering dentist born in Charleston, SC, who lived most of his life in New York City. Ottolengui was one of the first dentists to use X-rays and was a specialist in orthodontics and root canal therapy. In the 1890s, Ottolengui published four novels and a collection of detective short stories, including The Montezuma Emerald. 
  A seasoned stage actor, Raymond Stottlemyre was born and raised in Pelican Rapids, MN. He has worked in local radio, narrated audio programs, and has performed in hundreds of plays over the decades.

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  The Complete Novels of Fyodor...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Journey into the Depths of the Human Spirit.
  
  Fyodor Dostoevsky did not just write stories; he performed autopsies on the human soul. Recognized as one of the greatest psychologists in world literature, his work explores the turbulent intersection of faith, reason, and the darker impulses of the mind. This comprehensive collection brings together his complete novels, offering a profound exploration of the questions that define our existence.
  
  This collection captures the diverse brilliance of a Russian titan:
  
  The Pioneer of the Psychological Novel: Experience the groundbreaking "inner monologues" and complex moral dilemmas that influenced everyone from Nietzsche to Freud.
  
  The Struggle for Faith and Morality: Delve into the intense spiritual debates between nihilism and belief, exploring the consequences of a world without moral absolutes.
  
  The Anatomy of Crime and Guilt: Witness the harrowing psychological journeys of men and women pushed to the brink of madness by their own actions and social isolation.
  
  Portraits of Imperial Russia: Immerse yourself in the gritty streets of St. Petersburg and the quiet tension of provincial towns, where the old world and modern ideas clash with explosive force.
  
  Dostoevsky's ability to find beauty in suffering and light in the darkest corners of the heart makes his work timeless. Whether you are seeking a tense intellectual thriller or a deep meditation on the nature of good and evil, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of world literature, philosophy, and classic fiction.
  
  Face the ultimate questions. Buy "The Complete Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky" today and own the library of a literary giant.

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  Two Tales From Ambrose Bierce

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. A prolific and versatile writer, Bierce was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction. In late 1913, Bierce, then age 71, Bierce indicated he was travelling to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He disappeared and his death left undocumented. The following recording includes the short stories, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "The Boarded Window."

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  The English at the North Pole -...

  Jules Verne

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  Set sail into the frozen abyss where only the bravest—or the most foolish—dare to venture. 
  The steam-brig Forward leaves the docks of Liverpool bound for a perilous and unknown destination. Manned by a hand-picked crew and loaded with six years of provisions, she is built to withstand the deadliest forces of nature. But there is a chilling mystery aboard: the true captain is missing, communicating only through strange, unheralded letters. As Commander Richard Shandon and the eccentric Dr. Clawbonny lead the men deep into the towering icebergs of Baffin's Bay, morale begins to fracture. Paranoia spreads among the crew, fueled by the haunting presence of a ferocious, silent dog that seems to know their route better than they do. With monstrous ice floes threatening to crush the ship and mutiny brewing in the bitter cold, the Forward presses on toward an impossible, mythical goal. 
  Why you will love this audiobook:Fans of classic Adventure Fiction will be absolutely gripped by this relentless tale of maritime survival and Arctic exploration. Jules Verne weaves a masterclass in tension, combining the golden age of discovery tropes with the eerie atmosphere of a ghost ship lost on the polar seas. Whether you crave man-versus-nature conflicts, treacherous nautical navigation, historic ocean legends, or psychological suspense among a stranded crew, this gripping saga of courage against insurmountable odds is essential listening. 
  About the Author:Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a pioneering French novelist who laid the foundation for modern science fiction and adventure literature. Renowned for his meticulous scientific research and visionary imagination, Verne's timeless classics continue to inspire global explorers, inventors, and readers to this day.

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  Martin Eden- Audiobook

  Jack London, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Martin Eden is a semi-autobiographical novel by Jack London, chronicling the journey of a working-class sailor who strives to become a writer to win the love of a woman from a higher social class. Martin's relentless self-education and pursuit of artistic success highlight the tension between individual ambition and the constraints of society.As Martin rises to fame, he becomes disillusioned with the very world he once idolized. The novel is a powerful exploration of class, identity, and existential despair, showcasing London's critique of capitalism and the literary elite. It remains a haunting and deeply introspective work.

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