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  Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Six...

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.

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  The Fullness of Life - From...

  Edith Wharton

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  Edith Newbold Jones was born in New York on January 24, 1862.   Born into wealth, this background of privilege gave her a wealth of experience to eventually, after several false starts, produce many works based on it culminating in her Pulitzer Prize winning novel ‘The Age Of Innocence’ 
  Marriage to Edward Robbins Wharton, who was 12 years older in 1885 seemed to offer much and for some years they travelled extensively.  After some years it was apparent that her husband suffered from acute depression and so the travelling ceased and they retired to The Mount, their estate designed by Edith.  By 1908 his condition was said to be incurable and prior to divorcing Edward in 1913 she began an affair, in 1908, with Morton Fullerton, a Times journalist, who was her intellectual equal and allowed her writing talents to push forward and write the novels for which she is so well known.  
  Acknowledged as one of the great American writers with novels such as Ethan Frome and the House of Mirth among many.  Wharton also wrote many short stories, including ghost stories and poems which we are pleased to publish.  
  Edith Wharton died of a stroke in 1937 at the Domaine Le Pavillon Colombe, her 18th-century house on Rue de Montmorency in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt.

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  Around the World in Eighty Days

  Jules Verne

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  Embark on an exhilarating global adventure with Around the World in Eighty Days, Jules Verne’s beloved tale of determination, ingenuity, and the thrill of discovery. Follow the unflappable Phileas Fogg and his loyal servant, Passepartout, as they race against time to circumnavigate the world in just eighty days. Facing unexpected obstacles, from storms at sea to encounters with outlaws, Fogg’s remarkable journey tests their courage and resourcefulness at every turn. 
  Verne’s iconic story captures the spirit of the 19th-century age of exploration, blending suspense, humor, and a sense of wonder. Around the World in Eighty Days is an enduring classic that continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages. 
  Narrated with energy and charm, this audiobook brings each locale and colorful character to life, making it the perfect listen for adventurers and dreamers alike. 
  Start listening to Around the World in Eighty Days today and join a whirlwind journey that spans the globe!

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  Tree The (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "The Tree" is a macabre short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in 1920, and published in October 1921 in The Tryout. Set in ancient Greece, the story concerns two sculptors who accept a commission with ironic consequences.
  Lovecraft wrote "The Tree" early in his career. He was dismissive of the story in a 1936 letter. Such stories, he said, "if typed on good stock make excellent shelf-paper, but little else." The assessment of Lovecraft authority S. T. Joshi was that although the story "may be a trifle obvious... it is an effective display of Lovecraft's skill in handling a historical setting."

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  The Woman in White

  Wilkie Collins

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  Before Sherlock Holmes, there was the mystery of the woman in white.
  
  Late one night on a lonely moonlit road near London, art teacher Walter Hartright encounters a distressed woman dressed entirely in white. Her brief, chilling warning is only the beginning of a vast and terrifying conspiracy involving a stolen identity, a locked asylum, and a high-stakes struggle for a fortune.
  
  Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White is widely considered the first "sensation novel" and a landmark in the history of the detective story. Told through a series of vivid first-hand testimonies, the narrative shifts between the heroic Marian Halcombe—one of the most formidable female characters in Victorian literature—and the brilliantly charismatic yet villainous Count Fosco.
  
  As the plot moves from the quiet halls of Limmeridge House to the ominous depths of Blackwater Park, Collins masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense that remains as gripping today as it was in 1859. This definitive edition presents the quintessential Victorian thriller, perfect for fans of gothic mystery and intricate plotting.
  
  Can you unravel the secret before it's too late? Buy "The Woman in White" today and enter a world of shadows and secrets.

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  Notes from the Underground

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  Immerse yourself in the profound depths of human psychology with the audiobook "Notes from the Underground," narrated with gripping intensity. This classic by Fyodor Dostoyevsky unveils the inner life of a man in self-imposed exile from society, delving into his conflicted mind and turbulent emotions. The narrator, an unnamed retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg, presents a compelling and often disturbing account of his views on society, human nature, and his own personal philosophy. The narrative splits into two distinct yet intertwined parts: a monologue that dissects his alienation and ideologies, and a heart-wrenching story of his interaction with others, which highlights his struggles with pride, shame, and the desire for human connection. This audiobook not only provides a platform to explore themes of existentialism and self-awareness but also showcases Dostoyevsky's masterful understanding of the complexities of the human spirit. Perfect for those intrigued by introspective and philosophical literature, "Notes from the Underground" is an essential listen that resonates with the soul's search for meaning in the modern world.

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