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  A Christmas Carol

  Charles Dickens

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  Step into the timeless world of A Christmas Carol, a masterpiece of redemption and transformation that has captivated readers for generations. This enchanting story follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man who values wealth above all else. On one fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come—who reveal the profound impact of his actions on himself and others. 
  Through vivid storytelling and memorable characters, you’ll experience the joy, warmth, and spirit of the holiday season. Witness Scrooge's remarkable transformation as he learns the true meaning of generosity, compassion, and love. This audiobook is not just a tale about Christmas; it’s a story of hope and second chances that resonates with the human spirit. 
  Perfect for listeners of all ages, A Christmas Carol is a journey into self-reflection and a celebration of the magic that kindness can bring to the world. Let the rich narration and the heartwarming lessons of this classic bring a touch of holiday spirit to your ears and your heart.

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  Tar - A Midwest Childhood

  Sherwood Anderson

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  This autobiographical novel by the writer of Winesburg, Ohio recounts a young boy’s childhood in the latenineteenth-century rural Midwest.Sherwood Anderson established his reputation as a great American writer with his sensitive portrayals of Midwestern life at the turn of the twentieth century. First published in 1926, Tar: A Midwest Childhood, is Anderson’s reflection on the Ohio small town of his youth and the experiences that informed and inspired his most beloved works. In a series of revealing episodes, Anderson describes the developing consciousness of Edgar Moorehead from earliest childhood to adolescence. When his father arrived in Ohio from North Carolina, neighbors derisively called him a Tar-heel. Inheriting this nickname, Tar grows up as one of many children to his stoic, hard-working mother and his gregarious but unreliable father.

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  The Inevitable White Man

  Jack London

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  “The Inevitable White Man” written by Jack London: So said Captain Woodward. We sat in the parlor of Charley Roberts’ pub in Apia, drinking long Abu Hameds compounded and shared with us by the aforesaid Charley Roberts, who claimed the recipe direct from Stevens, famous for having invented the Abu Hamed at a time when he was spurred on by Nile thirst—the Stevens who was responsible for “With Kitchener to Kartoun,” and who passed out at the siege of Ladysmith.

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  Plated Article A (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  A PLATED ARTICLE: Putting up for the night in one of the chiefest towns of Staffordshire, I find it to be by no means a lively town. In fact, it is as dull and dead a town as any one could desire not to see. It seems as if its whole population might be imprisoned in its Railway Station. The Refreshment Room at that Station is a vortex of dissipation compared with the extinct town-inn, the Dodo, in the dull High Street.

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  Anna Karenina (Part 5)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Part 5: Kostya and Kitty marry and start their new life on his country estate. Although the couple are happy, they undergo a bitter and stressful first three months of marriage. Kostya feels dissatisfied at the amount of time Kitty wants to spend with him and dwells on his inability to be as productive as he was as a bachelor. When the marriage starts to improve, Kostya learns that his brother, Nikolai, is dying of consumption. Kitty offers to accompany Kostya on his journey to see Nikolai and proves herself a great help in nursing Nikolai. Seeing his wife take charge of the situation in an infinitely more capable manner than he could have done himself without her, Kostya's love for Kitty grows. Kitty eventually learns that she is pregnant.
  Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Many writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever, and Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger.

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  The Castle of Otranto

  Horace Walpole

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  "The Castle of Otranto" is a novel written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1764. It is considered the first Gothic novel, setting the stage for a genre that would become popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is known for its blend of supernatural elements, romance, and suspense. The story is set in the medieval Castle of Otranto in Italy and revolves around the mysterious and supernatural events that unfold within its walls. The narrative involves a cursed noble family, secret passages, prophecies, and a large helmet that seems to portend doom. The novel explores themes of power, love, and the supernatural, creating an atmospheric and suspenseful tale.

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