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  The First Men in The Moon - The...

  H. G. Wells

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  Britain won the Moon Race! Decades before Neal Armstrong took his "giant leap for mankind" two intrepid adventurers from Lympne, England, journeyed there using not a rocket, but an antigravity coating. Mr. Bedford, who narrates the tale, tells of how he fell in with eccentric inventor Mr. Cavor, grew to believe in his research, helped him build a sphere for traveling in space, and then partnered with him in an expedition to the Moon. What they found was fantastic! There was not only air and water but the Moon was honeycombed with caverns and tunnels in which lived an advanced civilization of insect-like beings. While Bedford is frightened by them and bolts home, Cavor stays and is treated with great respect. So why didn't Armstrong and later astronauts find the evidence of all this? Well, according to broadcasts by Cavor over the newly-discovered radio technology, he told the Selenites too much about mankind, and apparently, they removed the welcome mat!  
   
  Herbert George Wells was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography.

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  Emma - Audiobook

  Jane Austen, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  In Emma, Jane Austen presents one of her most charming yet flawed heroines — Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy young woman with a passion for matchmaking and a tendency to meddle in others' lives. Believing herself to be an expert in love, Emma attempts to orchestrate romantic pairings among her friends, often with humorous and unintended consequences.As her plans unravel and her self-assuredness is challenged, Emma is forced to confront her own feelings, misjudgments, and personal growth. The novel is a delightful comedy of manners that explores themes of pride, class, and the complexities of human relationships, all with Austen's signature wit and insight.

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  Wuthering Heights

  Emily Brontë

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  Step into the windswept moors of Yorkshire in Wuthering Heights, a timeless tale of passion, vengeance, and the enduring power of love. This hauntingly beautiful novel, narrated with gripping intensity, tells the story of Heathcliff, a mysterious and brooding orphan, and Catherine Earnshaw, the headstrong woman whose soul is intertwined with his.
   
  Their tumultuous relationship sets off a chain of events that reverberates through generations, as obsession, betrayal, and unforgiving landscapes shape the destinies of the characters. From the harsh, stormy confines of Wuthering Heights to the relative calm of Thrushcross Grange, the audiobook takes you on a journey of raw emotions and stark contrasts, painting a vivid picture of human resilience and frailty.
   
  The narration captures every nuance of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece, bringing its dark romance and complex characters to life. Whether you’re revisiting this literary classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook immerses you in a world of fierce emotions, poetic imagery, and unforgettable storytelling. Perfect for listeners who enjoy deeply moving dramas and atmospheric tales, Wuthering Heights is a compelling experience you won’t want to miss.

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  Merchantman and the Pirate The...

  Charles Reade

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  Ships at anchor reared their tall masts, here and there; and the broad stream was enlivened and colored by junks and boats of all sizes and vivid hues, propelled on the screw principle by a great scull at the stern, with projecting handles for the crew to work; and at times a gorgeous mandarin boat, with two great glaring eyes set in the bows, came flying, rowed with forty paddles by an armed crew, whose shields hung on the gunwale and flashed fire in the sunbeams.

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  The House of Mirth

  Edith Wharton

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  "The House of Mirth" is one of Edith Wharton's most critically acclaimed novels, shedding light on the opulent and superficial high society of New York in the Gilded Age. It follows the life and struggles of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent woman of the upper class, as she navigates societal expectations, relationships, and her own aspirations in a world where appearances matter more than one's character. The novel presents a satirical and tragic look at the constraints placed upon women in the 19th and early 20th centuries and is a poignant critique of wealth and class.

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  The Sand-Man

  E. T. A. Hoffman

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  "The Sand-Man" (German: Der Sandmann, 1816) is a short story written in German by E. T. A. Hoffmann. It was the first in an 1817 book of stories titled “Die Nachtstücke” (The Night Pieces).
  The story is told by a narrator who claims to have known Lothar. It begins by quoting three letters...

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