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  Lewis Carroll Alice's Adventures...

  Lewis Carroll

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  “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” ALICE“Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” THE WHITE QUEENAlice's Adventures in Wonderland is a 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson penned under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. It tells the story of a little girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Many feel it is perhaps the very first psychedelic novel. One can certainly draw parallels with the eating of magic mushrooms and apparently hallucinating, yet still it is chiefly a beloved children’s story. Loved keenly for generations here is an audiobook which is sure to entertain, educate, and delight people of all ages.GEOFFREY GIULIANO is the author of thirty two internationally best selling books published by the biggest publishers in the world from 1984 until today. He is also an acclaimed Hollywood film actor, director, designer, and is the voice on over 500 popular audiobooks.Series producer Avalon Giuliano in New York Produced by Alex Franchi in Milan Edited and mixed by Macc Kay in BangkokICON intern Eden Garret Giuliano

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  Looking Backward 2000 to 1887 -...

  Edward Bellamy

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  What if you went to sleep in the smog-choked, divided world of 1887 and awoke in the staggering perfection of the year 2000? 
  Julian West, a wealthy young Bostonian, suffers from severe insomnia exacerbated by the turbulent labor strikes of the late nineteenth century. To find rest, he retreats to his soundproof underground vault, relying on the mesmerism of a local quack doctor to fall into a deep slumber. But when he finally opens his eyes, a staggering 113 years have passed. Julian awakens to an unrecognizable, technologically advanced utopian metropolis. Under the gentle guidance of the enigmatic Dr. Leete and his beautiful daughter Edith, Julian must navigate the shocking psychological reality of leaving his entire timeline behind. 
  But the true marvel is the world itself. The cutthroat capitalism, poverty, and political corruption of his era have vanished. In its place stands an egalitarian society orchestrated by a peaceful industrial army, where greed is a relic of the past and humanity's collective effort guarantees a life of prosperity for all. As Julian learns the intricacies of this astonishing new order, he grapples with the ghosts of his former life—and the dazzling promise of an engineered paradise. 
  Why you will love this: Fans of classic Science Fiction / Utopian Fiction will be mesmerized by this foundational political novel. Blending gripping time travel tropes, profound social critique, and a poignant romance, this audiobook provides an unforgettable exploration of an alternative human destiny. A visionary milestone in speculative literature! 
  Edward Bellamy (1850-1898) was an American author and socialist whose profound writings sparked a nationwide intellectual movement. His masterful vision of a cooperative society fundamentally shaped the course of utopian philosophy and science fiction for generations.

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  The Picture OF Dorian Grey

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a philosophical novel written by Oscar Wilde and first published as a serial in 1890. The story revolves around a young man named Dorian Gray who has his portrait painted by the talented Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that he could always remain as young and beautiful as he appears in the portrait while the painting ages and bears the marks of his sins instead. As time passes, Dorian indulges in every form of vice and decadence, but his appearance remains unchanged, while his portrait becomes progressively grotesque. The novel delves into themes of aestheticism, moral duplicity, and the nature of beauty.

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  Paste - From their pens to your...

  Henry James

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  Henry James was born 15th April 1843 in New York City. 
  His youth was spent travelling with his family receiving what was an "extraordinarily haphazard and promiscuous" education as they journeyed through London, Paris, Geneva, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Newport, Rhode Island, according to the father's current interests and publishing ventures. James studied primarily with tutors and only briefly attended schools.    
  Undoubtedly the quality of his writing has ensured his name is enshrined in the American literary tradition.  
  James was a committed Anglophile and spent most of his adult life as an expatriate in Europe.  Many of his novels juxtapose the Old World with the New World. Classics such as ‘The Portrait of a Lady’, ‘Daisy Miller’ and ‘The Ambassadors’, display the entanglement between American and European cultures and mentalities. They highlight the differences between the two worlds through following the experiences of American expatriates in Europe.  
  A prolific author he was able to easily move across genres to create vivid and totally real worlds and situations and to offer sophisticated observations of human relations as well as realistic, social criticism.  
  As a critic James was unafraid to venture into reviews and essays of those other literary giants around him.  These together with his short stories and, of course, classic novels, make Henry James an author to be not only admired but read, and read often.  
  In 1915 Henry James became a British citizen. 
  On 28th February 1916, at the age of 72, Henry James died in Chelsea, London. 
  He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912 and 1916. He never won.

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  The Scarlet Pimpernel

  Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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  "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a historical adventure novel first published in 1905. Written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, the story is set during the early phase of the French Revolution and introduces the character of Sir Percy Blakeney, a daring English nobleman who disguises himself as the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel. Under this alter ego, he daringly rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. The novel also explores the tension and romance between Sir Percy and his French wife, Marguerite, who is initially unaware of her husband's secret identity. The book has been adapted into numerous stage and film productions and has spawned sequels and a whole series of Pimpernel books.

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  Pellucidar

  Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  The intrepid explorer, David Innes, discovers a hidden world beneath the surface of the Earth, known as Pellucidar. This vast land is filled with exotic creatures, ancient ruins, and a diverse range of civilizations, including a powerful, tyrannical government. David is captured and sent to the surface, where he must navigate the treacherous politics of Pellucidar's upper levels and the deadly forces that seek to control it. With the help of his faithful companions, including the cunning and resourceful warrior, Numa, and the enigmatic and mysterious woman, Dinny, David embarks on a perilous journey to restore freedom to Pellucidar and bring down the tyrannical regime. This thrilling adventure explores the power of love, friendship, and the human spirit, as David fights to save Pellucidar from the forces of darkness.

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