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  Valley of Spiders The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback.
  THE VALLEY OF SPIDERS: Towards mid-day the three pursuers came abruptly round a bend in the torrent bed upon the sight of a very broad and spacious valley. The difficult and winding trench of pebbles along which they had tracked the fugitives for so long, expanded to a broad slope, and with a common impulse the three men left the trail, and rode to a little eminence set with olive-dun trees, and there halted, the two others, as became them, a little behind the man with the silver-studded bridle.

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  The Call of the Wild

  Jack London

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  "The Call of the Wild" is a classic adventure novel written by Jack London. The story follows Buck, a domesticated dog who is stolen from his comfortable home in California and sold into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush. Buck undergoes a transformation as he adapts to his new environment, tapping into his primal instincts and embracing his inner wildness. Through trials and tribulations, Buck learns the true meaning of survival and ultimately answers the call of the wild that beckons him back to his ancestral roots.

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  Grimms' Fairy Tales

  Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

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  "Grimms' Fairy Tales," compiled by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm in the early 19th century, is a celebrated collection of folk tales. It features a wide array of enchanting stories that explore themes of morality, adventure, and the fantastical, captivating the imaginations of both children and adults.  
  Prominent tales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," and "The Frog Prince" weave vivid narratives populated by princes, princesses, magical creatures, and wise animals, highlighting the timeless lessons embedded in each story. At the beginning of "Grimms' Fairy Tales," readers are welcomed into a world of magic and wonder through a preparatory note that acknowledges the translations of the original German tales.  
  The opening stories include beloved classics like "The Golden Bird," which follows a gardener's youngest son on his quest to capture a golden bird, aided by a clever fox. Other tales, such as "Hans in Luck" and "Jorinda and Jorindel," provide whimsical insights into luck and transformation, showcasing the diversity of themes and characters throughout the collection. Each story unfolds with its unique charm, inviting readers on a journey into the remarkable and often moralistic world of fairy tales, which are essential to cultural storytelling.

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  La Belle Dame Sans Merci...

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer.
  He was prolific in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called a "father of science fiction"
  LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI: I found him in his own apartments, and strangely disordered. He went to and fro, raving beginning so soon as I entered the room. I noticed a book half out of its cover, flung carelessly into the corner of the room.

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  The Cricket on the Hearth

  Charles Dickens

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  A timeless holiday classic, The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and redemption. Set in a cozy Victorian home, the story follows John Peerybingle and his wife Dot, whose simple yet contented lives are disrupted by a series of misunderstandings, mysterious arrivals, and surprising revelations. A seemingly ordinary cricket, chirping beside their hearth, becomes a symbol of warmth, hope, and the unseen forces that guide us through hardship. 
  As secrets unravel and mistaken identities come to light, Dickens masterfully weaves a touching narrative filled with festive spirit, romance, and moral lessons. Blending humor, sentimentality, and social commentary, this novella captures the magic of Christmas and the enduring power of love and kindness. 
  A delightful tale filled with memorable characters and heartfelt moments, The Cricket on the Hearth remains a cherished holiday tradition and a testament to Dickens’ ability to craft stories that resonate across generations.

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  Fantomina: Love in a Maze

  Eliza Haywood

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  'Her design was once more to engage him, to hear him sigh, to see him languish, to feel the strenuous pressures of his eager arms, to be compelled, to be sweetly forc'd to what she wished with equal ardour.'
  
  Originally published in 1725, and daringly exploring themes such as identity, class and female desire, Fantomina: Love in a Maze is comprehended as one of the finest – yet underappreciated – novellas of the eighteenth-century.
  
  A beautiful young woman becomes intrigued with a charming, but severely shallow, young man at the theatre: Beauplaisir. Witnessing his treatment of some of the ladies there, she disguises herself as 'Fantomina', to determine whether his behaviour would change towards her. After a short fling, Beauplaisir tires of her and leaves, much to her outrage. Fantomina then takes on a series of alternative personas in a bid to re-capture his attention. A scathing commentary on men's treatment of women in society, Fantomina: Love in a Maze is a remarkable work which would have scandalised its readers at the time of publication. This audiobook is brought to life by the brilliant Helen Keeley.
  Eliza Haywood (1693 – 1756) was an English writer, actress and publisher. In her lifetime, she penned over seventy works, including novels, poetry, plays and periodicals. A proto-feminist, she was famed for her romance writing, which mirrored contemporary scandals in eighteenth century society.

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