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  Of the Shortness of Life

  Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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  Seneca the Younger wrote the moral essay "De Brevitate Vitae" — "On the Shortness of Life" — to his friend Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly.

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  The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

  Beatrix Potter

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  The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes is written by the popular children's author Beatrix Potter. Timmy and his wife Goody are collecting nuts for winter. But Timmy falls into a hole and can't get out! Goody searches for him everywhere. The moral of the story is: concentrate on your own life and don't mind others. Recommended for age 3+.

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  3 Men in a Boat

  Jerome K.

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  "Three Men in a Boat" follows the humorous misadventures of three friends - Jerome, George, and Harris - and their trusty dog, Montmorency, as they embark on a boating holiday on the River Thames. The story, a combination of travelogue and comic fiction, takes readers on a delightful journey filled with absurd incidents and hilarious anecdotes. Jerome K. Jerome's witty observations and satirical commentary on Victorian society, coupled with the camaraderie of the three friends, have made this timeless classic a beloved and enduring piece of humorous literature. 
   
  Jerome K. Jerome was a prolific British writer, humorist, and playwright, best known for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat," published in 1889. His witty and satirical style, coupled with a keen observation of human foibles, made him a popular literary figure of the Victorian era.

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  Long Odds - From their pens to...

  H Rider aggard

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  Sir Henry Rider Haggard, KBE was born on June 22nd, 1856 at Bradenham in Norfolk, England.   
  After his education he was pushed towards an Army career but failed the entrance exam. Next Haggard was positioned to work for the British Foreign Office but he seems not to have sat that exam.  Using family connections, he was sent to Southern Africa by his father in search of a further opportunity of a career. 
  Haggard spent six years there before a return to England and marriage.  He had begun to write and publish some non-fiction in Africa but it was only after studying Law in the hope it might prove to be the proper career his father wanted for him that Haggard began to write fiction, using his African experiences as the basis.   
  His first fiction was published in 1885 and the following year King Solomon’s Mines was published. It was a phenomenal success. His career was set. 
  Haggard wrote well and wrote often. He managed to sympathise with the local populations even though they were exploited and manipulated by Europeans intent on amassing fortunes in money, people and resources.  His writing career covered the great sprint to Empire of several European powers and both reflects and criticizes these events through his well-loved characters including Allan Quatermain and Ayesha. 
  In his later years Haggard pursued much in the way social reform as well as standing for Parliament and writing a great many letters to The Times. 
  Henry Rider Haggard died on May 14th, 1925 at the age of 68. His ashes were buried at Ditchingham Church.

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  The Invisible Man

  H. G. Wells

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  Published in 1897, "The Invisible Man" is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells. The story follows Griffin, a scientist who discovers a way to become invisible. Initially excited by his newfound power, he soon realizes the isolation and moral complications that come with it. Unable to reverse the process, Griffin turns increasingly desperate and violent. The novella explores themes of identity, ethics, and the unintended consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation

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  Revenge - From their pens to...

  Samuel Blas

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Samuel Blas.

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