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  Ancient Egyptian Legends

  Margaret Alice Murray

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  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz. 
  "Ancient Egyptian Legends" by Margaret Alice Murray is a collection of mythological tales written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the rich legends of ancient Egyptian gods and their exploits, offering readers an accessible retelling of stories that have captivated scholars and enthusiasts alike. Aimed at a general audience, it presents narratives of legendary figures such as King Rameses, Osiris, and Horus, highlighting their adventures and relationships within a vibrant mythological context. The opening of the work introduces the premise and intentions behind the narratives presented. The author explains her approach to retelling these legends, maintaining the essence of the Egyptian stories while adapting them for English readers. The first story, "The Princess and the Demon," features King Rameses, who is beset with challenges surrounding his newfound love, Queen Neferu-Ra, and her family. As the tale unfolds, it explores themes of love, duty, and supernatural intervention, setting the stage for the epic conflicts and divine interactions that characterize the subsequent stories in the collection. Overall, this introduction promises a rich exploration of Egyptian mythology, inviting the reader into a fascinating world of gods, kings, and enchanted beings.  
  Eleven tales of mythology concerning the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. Stories such as The Princess And The Demon, The King's Dream, The Book Of Thoth, The Scorpians Of Isis, The Battles Of Horus, The Name Of Ra and The Regions Of Night And Darkness.

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  The Ballad of East & West - A...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai, India on 30th December 1865.   
  As was the custom in those days, he and his sister were sent back to England when he was 5.  The ill-treatment and cruelty by the Portsmouth couple they boarded with Kipling said contributed to the onset of his literary life.  
  At 16 he returned to India to work on a local paper where he was soon contributing and writing.  It also exposed him to the issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work.  
  In 1886, his ‘Departmental Ditties’, collection of verse appeared in print followed by 39 short stories for his newspaper over only 8 months.  These were then published as ‘Plain Tales from the Hills’, shortly after his 22nd birthday.  
  He continued his prolific pace of writing before being dismissed in a dispute and, taking his pay-off and the profits from the sale of some publishing rights, decided to return to London, travelling via Rangoon, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, all the while writing articles, and arriving at Liverpool in October 1889. 
  Over the next two years he saw further works published as books and in magazines, as well as a nervous breakdown for which he was prescribed a sea voyage, to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India.  
  Happier times came with marriage to Caroline Starr Balestier in January 1892.  The honeymoon began in Vermont and ended in Yokahama where they heard their bank had failed.  They returned to Vermont and settled.  Caroline was now pregnant and he was planning the ‘Jungle Books’.  
  A failed arbitration between the US and England resulted in an argument between Caroline’s brother and Kipling, and then his arrest.  At the hearing he was mortified by the exposure of his private life and after settling the matter they returned to England and life in Torquay.  ‘Kim’ was published in 1902, and ‘Just So Stories for Little Children’, a year later.  
  In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with the citation “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterise the creations of this world-famous author”.   
  When the Great War erupted, he scorned those who refused conscription.  His son enlisted and was killed at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, at 18, an exploding shell had ripped his face apart.  This death inspired Kipling’s writing thereafter, but the tragedy broke his life and by 1930 his prolific pen had almost ceased. 
  Rudyard Kipling died on 18th January 1936 from a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He was 70.  His ashes are buried at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.

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  The Argonautica

  Apollonius Rhodius

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  Embark on an unforgettable journey with The Argonautica, the only surviving Hellenistic epic that masterfully blends adventure, romance, and mythology. This literary treasure by Apollonius Rhodius tells the gripping tale of Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece. Delve into a world where gods and mortals collide, and witness the power of love through the tumultuous story of Jason and Medea. With its rich tapestry of fate, betrayal, and redemption, The Argonautica is a timeless epic that echoes the grandeur of Homer while charting its own innovative course. Perfect for classical literature enthusiasts and new explorers of Greek mythology, this masterpiece promises a spellbinding experience that will ignite the flames of adventure in your heart. Rediscover the magic of ancient storytelling with The Argonautica. 
  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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  170 Chinese Poems

  Arthur Waley

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  A selection of the very best of Chinese poetry over the course of a thousand years, from 100 years before Christ was born up of the middle ages. Arthur Waley's translations of Chinese poetry are still the benchmark by which such translations are held, nearly two hundred years after he introduced the west to the wonder of classical Chinese poetry.Includes Waley's interpretations of poems originally by Altun, Fu Hsüan, Ch‘U Yüan, Ch’ēn Tzŭ-Ang, Ch’ēng-Kung Sui, Ch’ien Wēn-Ti, Ch’in Chia, Ch’ü Yüan, Chan Fang-Shēng, Chang Tsai, Chi K’ang, Hsieh T’iao, Hsü Ling, Li Fu-Jēn, Li Po, Liu Hsün’s Wife, Lu Yu, Lu Yün, Miu Hsi, Ou-Yang Hsiu, Pao Chao, Po Chü-I, Po Hsing-Chien, Su Tung-P’o, Sung Yü, T’ao Ch’ien, Tao-Yün, Ts’ao Chih, Ts’ao Sung, Tsang Chih, Tso Ssŭ, Tzŭ-Yeh, Wang Chi, Wang Chien, Wang Wei, Wei Wēn-Ti, Wu-Ti, Yüan Chen, Yüan Chieh, &Yüan-Ti

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  Youth

  Joseph Conrad

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  Youth, although written over a century ago, is just as relevant to hummans today and I believe for all time. Here Conrad  addresses the dimming of our mortal light, that subtle relization  in all of us that we are no longer as vital as we once were.  That mark in time when we acknowledge to ourselves that we are aging, Growing old, dieing.

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  I Call Myself Island

  Danita S Geltner

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  I Call Myself Island introduces a narrative voice named "Island". The reader begins with Day 1 then goes on to travel through a 55 day poetry journey. Along the way, the reader, through "Island", encounters details from the simplicity and complexity of life, all the while asking Big Existential Questions. The reader experiences what Island experiences, gaining through this journey insight into our temporary life on earth.

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