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  Little Peasant The - Story Time...

  Brothers Grimm

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  A poor peasant and his wife did not even have a cow. They had a woodworker make them a calf of wood and brought it to the pasture. When the cowherd returned without it, they found it had been stolen and took him to court for his carelessness, and the judge made him give them a cow.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a captivating tale of beauty, moral corruption, and the pursuit of eternal youth. This classic novel follows the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose life takes a dark turn when he becomes the subject of a portrait painted by the talented artist Basil Hallward. Enchanted by his own beauty, Dorian wishes that he could remain forever young while the portrait ages in his place. 
  As Dorian delves deeper into a life of indulgence and hedonism, he is influenced by the charismatic and cynical Lord Henry Wotton, who encourages him to embrace a lifestyle devoid of morals. With each act of vice, the portrait reveals the true cost of Dorian’s choices, reflecting the degradation of his soul while he remains outwardly unchanged. 
  Wilde’s novel explores themes of vanity, the consequences of a life lived without accountability, and the complexities of human nature. It serves as a profound commentary on the superficiality of society and the dangers of sacrificing one’s integrity for pleasure. 
  This audiobook version brings to life Wilde’s rich prose and sharp wit, inviting listeners to experience Dorian’s mesmerizing journey and moral descent. Perfect for lovers of gothic fiction and philosophical literature, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a timeless exploration of the duality of man and the price of vanity. 
  Start Listening to The Picture of Dorian Gray today and immerse yourself in Oscar Wilde’s timeless exploration of beauty, art, and morality!

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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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  On Influencing by Example...

  Booker T. Washington

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  Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African American community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. They were newly oppressed in the South by disenfranchisement and the Jim Crow discriminatory laws enacted in the post-Reconstruction Southern states in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  ON INFLUENCING BY EXAMPLE: A few evenings ago, while in Cincinnati, I was very pleasantly surprised after speaking at a large meeting to be invited by a company of young coloured men to attend for a few minutes a reception at their club room.

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  Burning Daylight (Unabridged)

  Jack London

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  Burning Daylight takes place in the Yukon Territory in 1893. The main character, Elam Harnish, nicknamed "Burning Daylight" was the most successful entrepreneur of the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story of the main character was partially based upon the life of Oakland entrepreneur "Borax" Smith. Bringing his fortunes to the States he is cheated out of it by a crowd of money kings, and recovers it only at the muzzle of his gun. Embarking on a new life in California, he makes another fortune by underhanded means . . . only to find his corrupt life suddenly turned around by the love of a woman.

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  Conscience - A Judith Lee...

  Richard Marsh

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  Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London.  
   
  By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content.  
   
  In October 1882, Heldmann was promoted to co-editor of Union Jack, a popular magazine, but his association with the publication ended suddenly in June 1883.  It appears Heldman was prone to issuing forged cheques to finance his lifestyle.  In April 1884 he was sentenced to 18 months hard labour. 
    
  In order to be well away from the scandal and the damage that this had caused to his reputation Heldmann adopted a pseudonym on his release from jail.  Shortly thereafter the name ‘Richard Marsh’ began to appear in the literary periodicals.  The use of his mother’s maiden name as part of it seems both a release and a lifeline. 
   
  A stroke of very good fortune arrived with his novel ‘The Beetle’ published in 1897.  This would turn out to be his greatest commercial success and added some much-needed gravitas to his literary reputation.   
   
  Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour.   His unusual characters, plotting devices and other literary developments have identified his legacy as one of the best British writers of his time.   
   
  Richard Marsh died from heart disease in Haywards Heath in Sussex on 9th August 1915.  He was 57.

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