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  No Thoroughfare

  Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens

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  Walter Wilding has lived his life secure in the knowledge that he was the son of his mother. But a chance encounter shocks him to his deathbed, leaving his friend and Executor George Vendale charged with the finding of the real Walter Wilding. Meanwhile, George pitches woo to Margerite Obenreizer, but has to deal with her dastardly guardian and uncle. The story twists and turns from the wine cellars of England, to Soho and then to the Alps of Switzerland, where George discovers that Mr Obenreizer is right about one thing to the last... "So little is the world, that one cannot keep away from persons." Originally written as a stage play by Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens, it was later turned into a collaborative novel by the two.  
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Lump - A Memoir in Ineloquent...

  Allison Sweet Grant

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  For fans of Between Two Kingdoms and Milk and Honey, a dazzling, unconventional memoir—in essays and verse—of a young woman’s sojourn with breast cancer; a chronicle of the most tragic moments in loss, and a celebration ofthe most tender moments in life.Question:If one breast is triple positive and the other triple negative, do they cancel each other out?Asking for a friend.    In this intimate meditation, Allison Sweet Grant begins at the place she assumed was the end. Barely 40, a mother of three, and just embarking upon her literary career, she started detailing her cancer experience the only way she knew how. In poems and compositions including “The Good Patient: A Play,” “A Note on Common Sense,” “Hot-Girl Summer,” and “1000 Kinds of Clouds,” Grant deftly explores every emotion, from the gripping panic of diagnosis to the bittersweet relief of recovery, and the heartbeats in between.     Unpretentious, gut-wrenchingly honest, and at times devastatingly funny, Lump illuminates the fear, hope, everyday indignities of illness, and unexpected joys of healing with sobering clarity and wisdom. Whether you’re on a similar course, supporting a loved one through theirs, or simply appreciate lyrical musings and poignant prose, this evocative collection is one you will savor and share. 

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  Short Poetry Collection 097

  Various

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  This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for June 2011.

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  Paul Laurence Dunbar: 16 Poems...

  Paul Laurence Dunbar, A. M. Bly

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  “Paul Laurence Dunbar: 16 Poems and Analyses with an Original Piano Underscore Adapted for Each Poem” is a richly immersive audiobook that brings one of America’s most beloved poets to vivid, resonant life. This unique collection blends Dunbar’s poetic mastery with thoughtful literary interpretation and original piano compositions crafted to mirror the tone, rhythm, and emotional landscape of each piece. The result is a listening experience that honors Dunbar’s legacy while offering fresh pathways into his work for both longtime admirers and new audiences. 
  Across these sixteen carefully chosen poems, listeners will encounter the full range of Dunbar’s genius—his lyrical tenderness, sharp social insight, humor, sorrow, musicality, and extraordinary command of both dialect and traditional verse. Each poem is followed by a clear, engaging analysis that illuminates themes, historical context, poetic techniques, and the nuances that give Dunbar’s writing its enduring power. The analyses deepen appreciation without academic heaviness, offering accessible guidance that enhances rather than interrupts the listening journey. 
  The original piano underscore is crafted specifically for this production, with each piece composed to complement the emotional geography of its poem. Gentle, contemplative melodies accompany Dunbar’s moments of brighter, lilting motifs animate his scenes of warmth and daily life; and deeper, resonant harmonies underscore his explorations of struggle, dignity, and resilience. The music never overwhelms the poetry—rather, it expands it, creating a layered, atmospheric tapestry that brings out subtleties of mood and meaning. 
  Whether you are studying Dunbar, rediscovering him, or stepping into his world for the first time, this audiobook offers a beautifully curated, thoughtfully structured, and artistically enriched encounter with one of America’s essential poetic voices,. 
  Paul Laurence Dunbar's works are in the public domain.

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  Southern Fried Shakespeare - A...

  Robert James

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  Welcome y'all! This project was created for those who think they don't like Shakespeare. It is a completely unsanctioned and unconventional interpretation of some of the works of William Shakespeare. If you are a purist be forewarned! I have always been fascinated with the written works of Shakespeare since I was a child trying to decipher the giant volume of his works I discovered in my father's library. I knew it was important historically but the language had me often running to a dictionary in those pre-Google days. Understanding a live performance was an equally challenging task as the British accents combined with the lambic pentameter rhythm left me struggling to understand the meaning. But once you figure what he's saying you realized these timeless stories of dysfunctional families and political intrigue are just as relevant today as 400 years ago. Every actor in training experiences the works of William Shakespeare to some degree. While memorizing lines I would try various characters and accents. For Richard III's famous opening monologue I settled on a genteel aristocrat from the Southern United States. I shared with my instructor and after some initial eye rolls he had to admit it was easier to understand. Eventually I created a one man show around the idea and wrote original songs that I believe express the emotion and underlying intentions of the pieces. And of course what's a variety show without an MC or two. In this case two squabbling siblings Auntie Bella and her twin brother Beauregard to bring a small respite to the drama. During the COVID pandemic I decided to record an audio version of the show. I hope you enjoy my family of misfits as much as I did creating them. But hey, to thine own taste be true. Cousin Willy must have had a sense of humor to write some of this stuff!

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  The Things I Meant to Say

  E. Barrett La Mont

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  Barrett began writing love poems in his early 20's. He is a distant relative of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and when introduced to her work became immediately inspired. This book is comprised of poems Barrett has written over the past 40 years. They are both love poems and inspirational poems which he hopes will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Many of the love poems were dedicated to his first real love, Lynn, and others written to his late wife, Patricia to whom he was married for 37 years. Some of the poetry is lyrical and some prose. His hope is that you will be touched by the words, perhaps warming your heart and those around you, whether remembering past or current loves, friends and family. This book is meant to awaken your passion for life and the emotions that you have deep inside, and even perhaps "the things you meant to say."

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