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  The Maltese Cat - Celebrated...

  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. 
   
  In the Maltese Cat Kipling returns once more to India and the British Empire.  A polo match is being played.  The fierce competitive instincts of two social classes are fighting for dominance.  All told through the voice of the Maltese Cat, the most cunning of the horses.

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  A Christmas Carol

  Charles Dickens

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  Get into the holiday spirit with the timeless classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, now available as a heartwarming audiobook. In this beloved tale, listeners will follow the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through a series of ghostly visits. 
  As listeners immerse themselves in Dickens' rich storytelling, they'll be swept away by the magic of Christmas past, present, and future. From the iconic characters of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim to the haunting specters of Marley's ghost and the spirits of Christmas, "A Christmas Carol" offers a captivating blend of festive cheer and profound wisdom. 
  Perfect for listeners of all ages, this audiobook is a timeless reminder of the importance of kindness, compassion, and the joy of giving. Whether you're celebrating the holiday season or simply seeking a heartwarming story to uplift your spirits, "A Christmas Carol" promises to warm your heart and leave you filled with the spirit of Christmas. 
  So, if you're ready to experience the magic of the holiday season, start listening to "A Christmas Carol" today and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Start Listening to "A Christmas Carol" today!

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  Christmas and Thanksgiving

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Introducing "Christmas and Thanksgiving": A Timeless Collection of Heartwarming Tales  
   
  Step into the enchanting world of the early 20th century with "Christmas and Thanksgiving," a captivating digital audiobook collection that transports you to the cherished traditions and heartwarming celebrations of yesteryears. Curated from the timeless works of renowned author Lucy Maud Montgomery and other esteemed writers, these stories evoke the spirit of gratitude, joy, and the magic of the holiday season. 
   
  Stories that Resonate Through Time: 
   
  Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (1907): Join Aunt Susanna and her family for a Thanksgiving feast filled with warmth, love, and the true essence of togetherness. 
   
  The Bartlett's Thanksgiving Day (1914): Experience the Bartlett family's Thanksgiving journey, where unexpected events lead to unforgettable moments of gratitude and connection. 
   
  Elizabeth's Thanksgiving Dinner (1904): Follow Elizabeth as she discovers the power of thankfulness amidst life's trials and triumphs during a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. 
   
  The Christmas Harp (1913): Immerse yourself in a tale where the melody of a magical harp brings forth the spirit of Christmas in the most unexpected way. 
   
  New Year Resolutions (1913): Delve into the lives of characters determined to make resolutions for the New Year, discovering hope and aspirations amid the turn of the calendar. 
   
  Ted's Double: A Christmas Folly (1903) by Lucy Maud Montgomery: Lucy Maud Montgomery's charming narrative of Ted's Christmas folly will warm your heart and leave you smiling, showcasing the essence of the holiday spirit.

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  The Odes of Anacreon

  Anacreon

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  Anacreon (582 BCE–485 BCE) was a Greek lyric poet born in Teos, an Ionian city on the coast of Asia Minor. He likely moved to Thrace in 545 BCE with others from his city when it was attacked by Persians. He then moved to Samos, to Athens, and possibly again to Thessaly, seeking a safe place to write his poems as his patrons (including Polycrates, tyrant of Samos, and Hipparchus, brother of Athenian tyrant Hippias) kept being murdered. It is unknown where Anacreon died, though he lived to the unusually advanced age of 85. 
  Few of Anacreon's works survive, but those that do focus on wine, love (homosexual and heterosexual), and the overall pleasures of the legendary Roman symposium. Anacreon used various techniques in his writings, including self-deprecation and irony. The collection of miscellaneous Greek poems from the Hellenistic Age and beyond known as the Anacreontea was "mistakenly labeled" with Anacreon's name. Despite later appreciation for Anacreon's true poems, his works were not appreciated during his lifetime.
  This work is a collection of the Odes of Anacreon, translated into English by Thomas Moore.

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  Kidnapped - Audiobook

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Classic...

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  Kidnapped is a historical adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that follows the journey of young David Balfour in 18th-century Scotland. After being betrayed by his uncle and sold into slavery aboard a ship, David escapes and embarks on a thrilling trek across the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, he meets the charismatic rebel Alan Breck, and the two form an unlikely alliance in a land torn by political unrest.Blending action, intrigue, and vivid historical detail, Kidnapped is a coming-of-age story filled with danger, loyalty, and resilience. Stevenson brings the Scottish landscape and its turbulent history to life in a tale that has captivated readers for generations.

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  The Thirty-Nine Steps

  John Buchan

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  As war looms in Europe, Richard Hannay returns from Rhodesia to his home in London. His neighbor, an American freelance spy named Franklin Scudder, claims to know of an assassination plot to destabilize Europe. When Hannay finds Scudder dead in his flat, he is drawn into a fast-paced labyrinthine adventure that takes him from the hills of Scotland to an unassuming location by the sea.

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