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  The Fiddler of the Reels

  Thomas Hardy

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  Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet whose work is best known for combining the traditions of Romanticism with a realistic portayal of a declining rural society in Victorian England."The Fiddler of the Reels" tells the story of a love triangle. The enigmatic, brilliant and rakish violin player, Wat Ollamore, who arrives in the small South Wessex village of Mellstock, exercises a diabolical fascination with the young, impressionable Car'line Aspent. Car'line's beau, Ned Hipcroft, is unable to compete with Ollamore's sinister hold on her...but when four years later Car'line suddenly writes to Ned out of the blue and offers to marry him, things turn out to be very different than he could have ever imagined.

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  Taming Of The Shrew - Full Cast...

  William Shakespeare

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  "The Taming of the Shrew" is one of William Shakespeare's timeless comedies. In this classic play, the story revolves around the courtship of a headstrong woman named Katherina, often referred to as Kate, and the efforts of a suitor, Petruchio, to "tame" her. The play is set in the Italian city of Padua and is filled with humor, wit, and clever wordplay, which are hallmarks of Shakespearean comedy. 
   
  The main plot of the play focuses on the hilarious and sometimes contentious relationship between Kate and Petruchio. Kate is known for her sharp tongue and independent spirit, while Petruchio is a bold and unconventional suitor. Their interactions provide a comedic exploration of gender roles and societal expectations in the Elizabethan era. 
   
  Meanwhile, a secondary plot involves the romantic pursuits of Kate's younger sister, Bianca, who is sweet-tempered and much sought after by several suitors. However, their father, Baptista, has a rule that Kate must marry before Bianca can, leading to various schemes and misunderstandings. 
   
  "The Taming of the Shrew" is a play that has sparked debates and discussions about its portrayal of gender dynamics and relationships. Some view it as a reflection of its time, while others interpret it more critically, considering it a commentary on power and control.

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  The Turn of the Screw

  Henry James

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  "The Turn of the Screw" is a short novel or a novella written by American writer Henry James. Originally published in 1898, it is ostensibly a ghost story that has lent itself well to operatic and film adaptation. Due to its ambiguous content and narrative skill, "The Turn of the Screw" became a favorite text of New Criticism.The account has lent itself to dozens of different interpretations, often mutually exclusive, including those of a Freudian nature. Many critics have tried to determine what exactly is the nature of evil within the story.

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  Thuvia Maid of Mars

  Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  In this fourth novel of Edgar Rice Burroughs's popular Barsoom series, the focus shifts from John Carter, Warlord of Mars, and Dejah Thoris of Helium (protagonists of the first three books in the series) to their son, Carthoris, prince of Helium, and Thuvia, princess of Ptarth.When Thuvia is abducted, blame is cast upon Carthoris. But both are innocent victims of the sinister Prince Astok of Dusar, whose lust for Thuvia brings all of Mars to the brink of war. Carthoris ends up following in his father's footsteps, fighting savage beasts and phantom armies as he rescues Thuvia and saves Barsoom from destruction.

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  Kim (Unabridged)

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Kim is a novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author Rudyard Kipling. It was first published serially in McClure's Magazine from December 1900 to October 1901 as well as in Cassell's Magazine from January to November 1901, and first published in book form by Macmillan & Co. Ltd in October 1901. The story unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. The novel made the term "Great Game" popular and introduced the theme of great power rivalry and intrigue.It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881, but before the Third, probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India, its teeming populations, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road." In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Kim No. 78 on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003 the book was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel."

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  Ulysses (Unabridged)

  James Joyce

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  Ulysses is a modernist novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It was first serialized in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920 and then published in its entirety in Paris by Sylvia Beach on 2 February 1922, Joyce's 40th birthday. It is considered one of the most important works of modernist literature and has been called "a demonstration and summation of the entire movement." According to Declan Kiberd, "Before Joyce, no writer of fiction had so foregrounded the process of thinking".

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