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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  Delve into a story of love, regret, and second chances with Persuasion, Jane Austen’s poignant final novel. Anne Elliot, a thoughtful and kind-hearted woman, was once persuaded to break off her engagement to the man she deeply loved, Captain Frederick Wentworth, due to his lack of wealth and status. Now, eight years later, Anne remains unmarried and quietly endures life with her snobbish family. 
  When Captain Wentworth returns, wealthy and successful, their paths cross again. Amidst the intricate social dynamics of Regency England, Anne must navigate her lingering feelings for him while grappling with the pressures of family, society, and her own sense of self-worth. 
  Austen’s masterful exploration of resilience, maturity, and enduring love makes Persuasion a deeply moving and timeless classic. With its sharp social commentary and compelling characters, this novel is a treasure for lovers of romance, wit, and literary brilliance.

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  Metropolis

  Thea von Harbou

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  Anne of Green Gables

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  "Dear Old World, You Are Very Lovely, and I Am Glad to Be Alive in You."
  
  When a skinny, freckled girl with a vivid imagination and a penchant for "big words" arrives at a quiet farm on Prince Edward Island, nothing will ever be the same. Anne of Green Gables is more than a story of a mistake—it is a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit and the magic that happens when we dare to see the world through a lens of wonder.
  
  This edition captures the enduring magic of Montgomery's masterpiece:
  
  The Power of "Kindred Spirits": Revisit the heart of the novel—the search for true belonging and the deep, soulful connections that turn strangers into family.
  
  The Landscape of Avonelea: Immerse yourself in the lush, sensory descriptions of "The White Way of Delight" and "The Lake of Shining Waters," where nature itself is a character.
  
  A Heroine for the Ages: Experience the wit and "scrapes" of Anne Shirley, a protagonist whose fierce independence and poetic soul have inspired generations of readers.
  
  A Coming-of-Age Journey: Witness the poignant transition from childhood fancy to the responsibilities of young adulthood, all while keeping the "bent for romance" alive.
  
  Lucy Maud Montgomery's prose is a masterclass in atmosphere and emotional depth. This volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of classic fiction, youth literature, and inspirational storytelling.
  
  Fall in love with the world all over again. Buy "Anne of Green Gables" today and find your own kindred spirit.

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  New Arabian Nights

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  "New Arabian Nights" is a collection of short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1882. The book is a series of interconnected tales that explore themes of adventure, romance, and the supernatural. Drawing inspiration from the Arabian Nights, Stevenson weaves a tapestry of exotic and imaginative stories set in various locations, each with its own unique characters and plots.

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  Spawn of Dagon

  Henry Kuttner

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  "Spawn of Dagon" by Henry Kuttner is a sword-and-sorcery story set in the world of Atlantis, where the hero Elak of Atlantis must confront a plot by the followers of Dagon to sink the island. These followers, known as the "children of Dagon", are using black magic and earthquakes to destabilize Atlantis and ultimately submerge it. Elak, with the help of a mage named Zend, must stop them and protect Atlantis from being destroyed.

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  The Lightning-Rod Man

  Herman Melville

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  After spending the summer of 1853 in the Berkshire Mountains, where he supposedly had a real life encounter with a lightning-rod salesman, Melville published “The Lightning-Rod Man." At the end of this short story, the lightning-rod salesman is exposed for the fraud that he is. However, that will not keep his successors from fanning out to the Middle West, where lightning storms abound and farmers were gullible. On another level, the story can be interpreted as a confrontation between Good and Evil. Through description and diction, the narrator is understood as a follower of God, someone who believes in The Almighty watching over him. On the other hand, the lightning-rod man is seen as a negative character, someone who only has faith in the product he's peddling.

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