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  The Old Man and the Sea

  Ernest Hemingway

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  Among Hemingway's best-known writings is The Old Man and the Sea. It's the tale of an elderly Cuban fisherman who's fallen on hard times and his last ordeal—a tireless, excruciating struggle with a massive marlin far out in the Gulf Stream—told in a language of amazing strength and simplicity. 
  This Audiobook is widely regarded as a classic and is often praised for its deep themes and concise storytelling. 
  Composed in 1952, this immensely popular novella validated his influence and ability in the literary realm and significantly contributed to his 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature victory. 
  Why millions consider this book a great work:Literary Merit: Hemingway’s writing style is known for its simplicity and power. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and contributed to Hemingway receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.Themes: It explores themes of perseverance, dignity, and the human spirit. Santiago’s battle with the marlin is often seen as a metaphor for the struggles we all face in life.Emotional Impact: The story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, making readers reflect on their own lives and challenges.

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  The Final Stronghold

  Martin Hicks

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  It is the summer of 1853 and Commander James Rutherford leaves Calcutta once more to renew his campaign against organised Oriental piracy. The principal pirate leader Liang Ziu is dead, but Rutherford obtains intelligence that his criminal organisation continues to operate from a heavily fortified base, secure from conventional attack. Beset anew by intrigue and treachery, Rutherford must somehow confront and destroy this final stronghold, a task which poses difficulties and trials unlike any he has yet encountered.                                                                                                                             *****Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire and began writing after a career in education. Set in the Far East, The Final Stronghold which continues the story of James Rutherford and his ship Spartan is his fifteenth book. He is currently at work on a fourth title in this series.By the same author:A Gathering of SoldiersHard Passage NorthThe Rappahannock LineMirage of VictoryThe Bitterest EnemyA Season for KillingA Deepening TwilightBond of BloodPalmettoAn Instrument of WarNothing Without HonourThe Turn of FateAn Independent CommandThe Trail of the Scorpion

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  The Metamorphosis and Other Tales

  Franz Kafka

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  "The Metamorphosis and Other Tales" by Franz Kafka is a collection that thrusts readers into the surreal depths of alienation and existential anxiety. The centerpiece, "The Metamorphosis," tells of Gregor Samsa, a man who awakens transformed into a monstrous insect, exploring themes of isolation and human condition. Accompanied by Kafka's other short stories, each narrative delves into the struggles of individuals confronting oppressive and bewildering forces, revealing the complexities of identity and existence. A haunting journey through the bizarre and profound.

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  Aunt Lindy A Story Founded on...

  Victoria Earle Matthews

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Victoria Earle Matthews.

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  Bizeban - From their pens to...

  Moritz Jokai

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  Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.  
  Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa. 
  At 12 his father died, and he was pushed to honour him by replicating his career as a lawyer.  He studied hard and completed the curriculum at Kecskemét and Pest.  He won his first case as a newly graduated lawyer. 
  But he found a career in law to be dull and, encouraged by the positive reaction to his first play, he moved to Pest in 1845.  There he published, first in a newspaper, and then as a novel ‘Hétköznapok’ (‘Working Days’).  It was acclaimed as a masterpiece.  To add to his promise he was appointed as the editor of Életképek, the leading Hungarian journal. 
  In 1848 he married the actress, Róza Laborfalvi.  That same year Europe was awash with revolutions and Jókai, a moderate Liberal, enthusiastically supported the nationalist cause and its decision to depose the Habsburg dynasty.  The attempt failed. 
  He was now classed as a political suspect and threw himself into his literary career, writing dozens of novels, many of them masterpieces, stories, essays and the like.  In total he wrote several hundred volumes, many of them in the local Magyar language which helped arrest its declining relevance in society.  
  By 1867 the political temperature had cooled, and he entered parliament as well as becoming the editor a government journal he had founded.   His skills were much admired and helped the government navigate through several difficult matters.   
  His wife died in 1886 but although grief-stricken he continued to work and to write.  
  In 1897 the king appointed him a member of the upper house.  Two years later he caused a minor scandal by marrying the young 20-year-old actress, Bella Nagy.  At the time he was 74.

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  The Race

  Nathalie M.L. Römer

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  They came to our world a hundred years ago. Before we knew it they overran the world, destroyed our infrastructure and now we live in habitats. That's the best we can call our living accommodations. They terraformed the world… 
  What remains of humanity whispers about a plan to evacuate some of us. They claim that scientists hid away in a bunker somewhere where they retro-fitted one of their spaceships. 
  We don't know if it's true, but as we watch them lead away groups of humans from the nearest habitats, we decide to chance our escape.

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