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  A Lesson on a Tortoise - From...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44.

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  Jane Eyre: A Christian Readers'...

  Rachel Kovaciny

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  Explore the story of Jane Eyre in a brand new light. With prompts for discussions, thought provoking questions, and a breakdown and analysis of each chapter,Rachel Kovaciny brings to the forefront the major and minor themes and valuable lessons to be learned from this classic novel. An excellent companion for the novel, this guide demonstrates a love and appreciation for the classics and elevates understanding through the author’s clear grasp of the historical context as well as Charlotte Brontë’s background. Kovaciny’s guide also approaches each analysis through the lens of a Christian worldview. Viewing the heartbreak, growth, introspection, and lessons of love and loss through a Biblical perspective allows for an even deeper understanding of the characters, plot, and even Brontë herself. A wonderful library addition for fans of classic literature, homeschool families, book clubs, or those looking to further their education on the classics, this thoughtful and thorough guide is a must have!

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  Idiot The - Audiolbook

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Classic...

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  The Idiot is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's most profound and philosophical novels, exploring the nature of goodness in a world driven by selfishness and ambition. The story follows Prince Lev Myshkin, a man of extraordinary kindness and sincerity, who returns to Russia after years of medical treatment abroad. His innocence and honesty set him apart from the manipulative society he encounters, where people view his goodness as either weakness or foolishness.As Myshkin navigates the complexities of high society, he becomes entangled in a web of relationships, each testing his ideals and moral strength. Dostoevsky uses his protagonist to pose fundamental questions about human nature, love, and the struggle between purity and corruption. The Idiot is a moving and thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to consider whether true goodness can survive in a world filled with deception and cruelty.

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  Concerning the American Language...

  Mark Twain

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  Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on the 30th November 1835 and is far better known by his pen name of Mark Twain.  An American writer and humorist of the first order he is perhaps best known for his novels ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and its sequel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ which are often described with that mythic line The Great American Novel. 
  Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri which would later provide the backdrop to these great novels.  Apprenticed to a printer he also became a typesetter and then a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi.  Later, heading west with his brother Orion to make his fortune, he failed at gold mining and instead turned to journalism and thence his true calling as a writer of humorous stories where his wit and humor sparkled from every paragraph, his craft evident with every page and punctured target. 
  A staunch supporter of copyright protections this helped him keep much of the wealth his writing created, though much money was also lost on investments that he pursued in his love for science and technology as well as investing in his own inventions. 
  Twain was born during a visit by Halley’s comet, and he predicted that he would go out with it as well.  He died the day after its subsequent return on 21st April 1910, at his house, Stormfield, located in Redding, Connecticut.

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  Northanger Abbey

  Jane Austen

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  Northanger Abbey is a playful and witty satire that gently mocks the popular Gothic novels of Jane Austen's time while telling a charming story of youthful imagination and personal growth. The novel follows Catherine Morland, an innocent and enthusiastic young woman whose love of sensational stories often leads her to see mystery and danger where none exist.
  
  When Catherine is invited to Bath and later to the grand estate of Northanger Abbey, her imagination runs wild, fueled by dramatic novels and romantic expectations. As she navigates social gatherings, friendships, and the complexities of courtship, Catherine gradually learns the difference between fantasy and reality. Her misinterpretations lead to humorous misunderstandings but also valuable lessons about honesty, judgment, and maturity.
  
  With its sharp humor, self-aware narration, and endearing heroine, Northanger Abbey is both a delightful coming-of-age tale and a clever critique of literary trends and social conventions. Jane Austen's earliest completed novel remains a fresh and entertaining exploration of love, self-discovery, and the importance of seeing the world as it truly is.

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  The Green Fairy Book

  Andrew Lang

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  In The Green Fairy Book, Andrew Lang continues his celebrated work of gathering fairy tales from many nations into one collection, preserving stories that have delighted generations and offering them anew to young readers—and to all who value the enduring charm of folklore. This volume, the third in Lang’s famous “Coloured” Fairy Book series, draws its tales from an especially wide array of sources: French, German, Russian, Italian, Scottish, and even oral traditions from tribal cultures such as the Zulus of South Africa. 
  Lang, though a scholar of history and literature, held a deep affection for the fairy tale. In his original introduction, he writes, “The fairy tale is the oldest form of fiction, and it may be the most enduring.” He believed that fairy tales served not only to entertain but to cultivate imagination, to sharpen a child’s sense of wonder, and to subtly shape moral understanding. Though some may dismiss such tales as fanciful or outdated, Lang insisted that they contain “a kind of poetry and fun which children appreciate more than people suppose.” 
  Not all of the stories have the neat, happy endings we have come to expect from the sanitised versions of Fairy Tales in the 20th Century, and quite a few have their macabre and bloodthirsty moments! 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Green Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang.  Narration and original music by Simon Hester.

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