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  Obliterated Man The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  The Obliterated Man is a short story by H. G. Wells. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. Wells's earliest specialised training was in biology, and his thinking on ethical matters took place in a specifically and fundamentally Darwinian context. He was also from an early date an outspoken socialist, often (but not always, as at the beginning of the First World War) sympathising with pacifist views.

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  The Border Line

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Border Line' is unusual in that Lawrence dabbles in the supernatural (as he was to do again in 'The Rocking-Horse Winner' two years later) and that this is less a story in the traditional sense and more an exploration of the mind of a particular woman, based on his own wife, Frieda. Katherine, in the story, realises that her real love was her first husband whom she should, according to Lawrence, have submitted to to gain real happiness. As Lawrence says in the story, thinking of his German wife perhaps, 'Beyond all race is the problem of man and woman'.

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  Wonderful Wizard of Oz The (UK...

  L. Frank Baum, Classics by TFM

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  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel originally published in 1900. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a tornado.  
  This book is for you if you love stories, podcasts, and audiobooks, such as Little Stories for Tiny People, bedtime stories for kids, Classic kids books, classic children's audiobooks, Peter Pan, Wizard from Oz, Narnia, the adventures of Paddington, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the Gruffalo, audiobooks by Roald Dahl, animated classics, Beatrix Potter, Disney audiobooks, and more.  
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  The Enchanted Castle

  Edith Nesbit

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  "The Enchanted Castle" by Edith Nesbit unfolds a magical journey when three children stumble upon a magical ring granting wishes. As their whimsical desires intertwine with reality, the castle's enchantments create unforeseen challenges. Nesbit weaves a tale of friendship, courage, and the enchanting allure of fantasy, exploring the profound impact of imagination on childhood adventures and the transformative power of the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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  The Time Machine

  H. G. Wells

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  Journey into the unknown with The Time Machine, H.G. Wells’s groundbreaking novel that introduced the concept of time travel to the world. Follow the adventures of an unnamed Time Traveller as he steps into the distant future, encountering strange civilizations, breathtaking wonders, and unsettling truths about humanity’s fate. From the peaceful Eloi to the mysterious Morlocks lurking underground, each stop on his journey challenges his understanding of civilization and survival. 
  Wells’s visionary storytelling and exploration of complex themes, such as social inequality and the relentless march of time, make The Time Machine a timeless classic. This science fiction masterpiece captures the excitement and perils of stepping beyond the boundaries of knowledge and into the future. 
  Narrated with vivid intensity, this audiobook brings Wells’s imaginative world to life for listeners of all ages. 
  Start listening to The Time Machine today, and experience the adventure that redefined science fiction!

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  Death Comes for the Archbishop

  Willa Cather

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  "The air would have helped him to die as it had helped him to live."
  
  In the mid-19th century, a young French priest, Jean Marie Latour, is sent to the vast, rugged wilderness of the New Mexico Territory as its first Apostolic Vicar. What follows is a quiet yet epic story of a life spent building a cathedral out of the red earth and desert rock. Accompanied by his devoted friend and vicar, Father Joseph Vaillant, Latour navigates a landscape of ancient traditions, solitary canyons, and the complex meeting of cultures.
  
  A Portrait of Spiritual Grace: Rather than a traditional plot-driven novel, Cather presents a series of vivid, tapestry-like vignettes. From the miraculous appearance of a hidden oasis to the encounter with the legendary scout Kit Carson, the novel explores the interior life of a man of culture and intellect as he adapts to the lonely beauty of the desert.
  
  The Heart of the Desert: Death Comes for the Archbishop is celebrated for its stunning prose, which captures the shifting colors of the mesa and the clarity of the Southwestern sky. It is a profound meditation on the passage of time, the resilience of faith, and the deep bonds of human companionship. Cather weaves together the history of Spanish explorers, Indigenous peoples, and French missionaries into a seamless, timeless narrative.
  
  
  Experience a world where the landscape is as alive as the characters. Purchase "Death Comes for the Archbishop" today and discover one of the most enduring voices in American literature.

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