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  The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Oscar Wilde

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  Dive into Oscar Wilde's haunting masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a philosophical novel that explores the corruption of a soul consumed by vanity and hedonistic pleasure. This gripping narrative of a young, enchantingly handsome Dorian Gray, who wishes for his portrait to age while he remains youthful, reveals the dark consequences of such desire. 
  As Dorian embarks on a life influenced by the cynical Lord Henry Wotton, he plunges into a world of immorality, retaining his outward beauty while his portrait grotesquely transforms to mirror his inner corruption. Wilde's only novel, blending elements of Gothic horror with eloquent tragedy, provocatively challenges the obsession with outward appearance, starkly commenting on Victorian society's moral decadence. 
  Engage with a book that has captivated readers for over a century with Wilde's razor-sharp wit and sumptuous prose, inviting you to ponder the price of eternal beauty. The Picture of Dorian Gray remains a timeless reflection on aesthetics and ethics, becoming increasingly relevant in today's visually driven culture. Rediscover this classic novel that beautifully marries horror, beauty, and moral questioning. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  Eyes for the Blind - From their...

  Frederick Cowles

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  Frederick Ignatius Cowles was born in 1900 in Cambridge, England. 
  This unfamiliar name is one of the gems of English supernatural fiction as well as several other works of travelogues, history, folklore, and children's books.  
  When his supernatural short stories, and some are very short indeed, were first published they were compared to the works of M R James and EF Benson, yet unlike those two authors he fell, unfairly, into obscurity. 
  In all he wrote perhaps 60 short stories with weird and supernatural themes. 
  Frederick Cowles died in 1948 although some accounts offer that it was 1949.

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  The Scandal of Father Brown

  G. K. Chesterton

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  The Scandal of Father Brown was G.K. Chesterton's final set of Father Brown short stories. Also included in this collection is the short story "The Mask of Midas". 
  The enigmatic and diminutive priest continues to fathom the deepest of mysteries in a set of 11 fascinating stories which are set in such diverse locations as a Mexican Hotel, an English Seaside Pier, and an Oxford University Garden. Chesterton presents his humble and blinking detective as an almost childlike contrast to the bizarre and dark machinations of the fallen world. And yet Father Brown is far from a saintly figure; with his enjoyment of good wine and cigars, he is fully in the world but not of the world. Indeed, it is his accurate and insightful reading of Men and Women's souls that often lead him to understand their actions and motives. If any has taken to heart Christ's admonition to be as “wise as serpents and harmless as doves" it is Father Brown! 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Scandal of Father Brown" :narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

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  Great Gatsby The: Original 1925...

  Francis Scott Fitzgerald

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  The Great Jazz Age Novel_______The 1925 Original Version, with Classroom History_______The Great Gatsby is considered F. Scott Fitzgerald's magnum opus, exploring themes of decadence, idealism, social stigmas, patriarchal norms, and the deleterious effects of unencumbered wealth in capitalistic society, set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. At its heart, it's a cautionary tale, a revealing look into the darker side to the American Dream."When I came back from the East last autumn I felt that I wanted the world to be in uniform and at a sort of moral attention forever; I wanted no more riotous excursions with privileged glimpses into the human heart. Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction—Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away. This responsiveness had nothing to do with that flabby impressionability which is dignified under the name of the "creative temperament"—it was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again. No—Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elations of men..."

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  The Call of the Wild

  Jack London

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  Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wilderness with "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London, now available as an immersive audiobook experience. This timeless classic follows the gripping tale of Buck, a domesticated dog thrust into the brutal Alaskan Yukon during the Gold Rush. As Buck adapts to the harsh realities of the wild, listeners are drawn into a riveting adventure of survival, loyalty, and the primal call of nature. 
  Narrated with captivating intensity, this audiobook brings London's vivid prose to life, transporting you to the rugged landscapes and untamed spirit of the Klondike. Feel the chill of the frosty air, hear the echoing howls of distant wolves, and sense the exhilarating pulse of adventure as Buck navigates the unforgiving terrain alongside a cast of unforgettable characters. 
  Perfect for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike, "The Call of the Wild" audiobook offers a captivating escape into the wilds of imagination. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventure, poignant reflection, or simply a captivating story to lose yourself in, this masterful narration delivers an experience that will linger long after the final chapter. 
  Join millions of listeners worldwide and rediscover the timeless allure of Jack London's masterpiece with "The Call of the Wild" audiobook. Available now, this gripping tale promises to ignite your imagination and awaken your spirit of adventure. So, grab your headphones, venture into the unknown, and answer the call of the wild today.

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  In the Gulf Stream (Unabridged)

  Charles Kingsley

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  Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 - 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms. He was a friend and correspondent of Charles Darwin.
  IN THE GULF STREAM: The appearance of the first fragments of gulf-weed caused quite a
  little excitement, and set an enthusiastic pair of naturalists, a midland hunting squire, and a travelled scientific doctor who had been twelve years in the Eastern Archipelago, fishing eagerly over the bows, with an extemporized grapple of wire, for gulf-weed, a specimen
  of which they did not catch.

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